Sponsorship

The Florida Cow Culture Preservation Committee invites your company to sponsor the 2026 Great Florida Cattle Drive, a historic event celebrating Florida’s agricultural heritage. Taking place from January 26–31, the Drive spans stunning landscapes, concluding with a vibrant celebration at the Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Arena. Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to support Florida’s ranching community while enhancing your brand’s visibility. Various packages are available, with options to customize partnerships. Join us in preserving a cherished Floridian tradition and creating a memorable experience for all.

Below are details about sponsor opportunities and a contact form to express your interest in sponsoring this event.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support one of the six chuckwagons used during the ride, each costing $25,000. These chuckwagons will provide breakfast and supper for participants throughout the journey. As a chuckwagon sponsor, your wagon will feature authentic Western branding, which you’ll get to keep as a memento after the event. Additionally, you’ll receive all the exclusive benefits included in the Trail Boss sponsorship level.

Trail Boss sponsors play a leading role in making this event a success. Benefits include:

  • Your logo and a hyperlink on the GFCD website.
  • A feature article on your company’s website about your products or services, including an interview with Tobitha Bellamy, Marketing Chair, discussing why your business supports GFCD and its importance to your company, family, and community (subject to website approval).
  • Custom commemorative cow whip and sponsor belt buckle (limited edition; mold retired after creation) awarded at the end of the ride.
  • Sponsor logo on commemorative neckerchiefs worn by cow hunters.
  • Booth space at the trail-end celebration.
  • A 4’x6’ sponsor banner prominently displayed.
  • Facebook posts and business highlights throughout the event promotion.
  • Logo featured on all event advertising and posters.
  • Recognition at all GFCD fundraisers leading up to the event.
  • 8 tickets to pre-event fundraisers and celebrations.
  • Recognition in the GFCD newsletter with a dedicated article.
  • A thoughtful sponsor gift box.
  • Recognition in the film credits of the trail drive.
  • 8 tickets to the trail-end celebration.

As a Cracker Cowboy sponsor, you’ll receive:

  • Your logo and hyperlink on the GFCD website.
  • A feature article on your company’s website, including an interview with Tobitha Bellamy about your support of GFCD.
  • A commemorative sponsor belt buckle (limited edition; mold retired after creation) presented at the ride’s conclusion.
  • Sponsor logo on commemorative neckerchiefs worn by cow hunters.
  • Booth space at the trail-end celebration.
  • A 4’x4’ sponsor banner prominently displayed.
  • Facebook business highlights promoting your sponsorship.
  • Recognition at all fundraisers throughout the year.
  • 6 tickets to pre-event fundraisers and celebrations.
  • Recognition and a dedicated article in the GFCD newsletter.
  • A sponsor gift box.
  • Recognition in the film credits of the trail drive.
  • 6 tickets to the trail-end celebration.

Cow Hunter sponsors receive:

  • Your logo and hyperlink on the GFCD website.
  • Booth space at the trail-end celebration.
  • A 2’x4’ sponsor banner prominently displayed.
  • Facebook posts highlighting your business.
  • Logo featured on event posters.
  • Recognition at all GFCD fundraisers leading up to the ride.
  • 4 tickets to pre-event fundraisers and celebrations.
  • Recognition in the GFCD newsletter.
  • 4 reserved tickets to the trail-end celebration.
  • A commemorative trail ride buckle.

Whip Cracker sponsors receive:

  • Your logo and hyperlink on the GFCD sponsor page.
  • A 2’x2’ sponsor banner displayed during the event.
  • Recognition on GFCD social media.
  • 2 tickets to pre-event fundraisers.
  • 2 tickets to the trail-end celebration.

Heritage Supporters are essential to preserving the spirit of the event. Benefits include:

  • Your name listed on the GFCD website’s sponsor page.
  • Recognition in a social media post featuring Heritage Supporters.
  • Your name included on the Heritage Sponsor Banner displayed during the ride and at the trail-end celebration.

Support the trail riders by sponsoring their signature neckerchiefs. Your logo will be printed on the outside border of the neckerchiefs worn by participants during the trail ride.


Join us in celebrating tradition, community, and the cowboy way and sponsor the 2026 the Great Florida Cattle Drive!

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