Be the Brand Everyone is Talking About
Sponsor our Four-Year Groupiversary and reach 3,800+ engaged Annapolis women who show up IRL - they shop local, attend events, and share their favorite brands with friends.
2,000+ BFFs on Real BFFs
2,400+ BFFs on Facebook
3,800+ Unique Combined Members
Over 300 Local Businesses
Have Sponsored, Hosted, or Partnered with Us
From neighborhood startups to Annapolis staples, 300+ businesses have joined forces with us - and keep coming back.
- Agave
- AND Creative
- Annapolis Blues FC
- Annapolis Bowl
- Annapolis Juice Shop
- Annapolis Market House
- Aqua Al 2
- ArtFarm
- Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Crofton
- Barre Forward
- Bean Rush Cafe
- Betty Center
- BIN 201
- Black Market Bakers
- Blackwall Hitch
- Blue Heron Financial Group
- Boatyard Bar & Grille
- Broadneck Grill
- Broken Oar
- Chesapeake Baysox
- Chill Axes
- Clearscape Travel
- Clove & Cardamom
- Cooper's Hawk
- Crooked Crab Brewing
- Curate Annapolis Cafe & Bakery
- Dandelions Flower Stand
- Dark Horse Tavern
- El Torro Bravo
- Erica Baker - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
- Essential Zen
- First Home Mortgage - The Kurrle Team
- First Watch Annapolis
- Flamant
- Forward Brewing
- Frisco's
- Galliano Italian Restaurant
- GameOn Bar+Arcade
- Garten
- Grapes Wine Bar
- Great Frogs Winery
- Guinness Brewery
- Harry Browne's
- Harvest Thyme Tavern
- Heavy Seas Taproom
- Heros Pub
- Homestead Gardens
- InGrano Restaurant & Bar
- Julep Southern Kitchen
- Killarney House
- Leo Annapolis
- Lemongrass
- Level: A Small Plates Lounge
- Libbey's Coastal Kitchen
- Lighthouse Bistro
- Luna Blu
- Lures Bar & Grille
- LUSH Cosmetics
- Maryland Renaissance Festival
- Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge
- Moms in Motion
- Mother's
- Murthy Facial Plastic Surgery
- Muse Paint Bar
- Naptown Scoop
- Nautilus Diner
- Neighborhood Barre Severna Park
- Neo Pizza
- Oscar's Coffee
- Park Books
- Park Tavern
- Pherm Brewing
- Preserve
- Prism Annapolis
- Ram's Head Dockside
- Red Red Wine Bar
- Reynolds Tavern
- Rise Up Coffee
- Romilo's Bar
- SCaIR Head Spa
- SECU Maryland
- Sin Fronteras
- Skin Oasis Dermatology
- Skinlogic
- Smashing Grapes
- The Annapolis Studio
- The Breakfast Shoppe
- The Hideaway
- The Lodge Annapolis
- The Pier
- The Trophy Room
- Tribe Cycle
- True Food Kitchen
- Tsunami
- Uncle Julio's
- Vintage Views Bar
Women Who Show Up - Again and Again
Our BFFs are women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond - single and married, professionals and parents, new transplants and lifelong locals. They're united by one thing: a desire to connect.
These women aren't passive - they attend dinners, happy hours, hikes, brunches, and more - where they discover new local businesses in the process. When your brand shows up, they notice.
Saturday, November 15th at 7PM
Our Biggest Event of the Year
Every November, we throw the party our members look forward to all year long - The Real BFFs Groupiversary. It’s a cocktail-style celebration packed with delicious food and drinks, upbeat music, photo-worthy moments, exciting raffles, and the highlight of the evening: The Real BFFs Award Ceremony. In just one night, your brand becomes part of the memories these women will share. That’s not just exposure, that’s brand association.
Sponsorship that Feels like Friendship
Visibility that Sticks
Your business listed in over a dozen event promos, party photos, signage at the event, and digital shoutouts to 3,800+ engaged members.
Moments that Matter
Be part of the décor, bar, food, award ceremony or raffle - your brand is literally where the fun happens, and woven right into the experience.
Post-Event Love
Your offer included in recap posts and on social media - keeping your brand top of mind even after the party. Sponsors don't just get exposure, they get remembered.
Your Brand, Center Stage
Exclusive sponsorship packages give you prime visibility, built-in social buzz, and direct access to Annapolis' most connected women. Choose your spotlight and make your brand the part of the story everyone takes home.
"Ride-or-Die" Title Sponsor (1 available)
- Exclusive Naming Rights: "The Real BFFs Groupiversary - Presented by (Your Brand Here)."
- Priority Logo Placement & Banner: Largest logo at the top of all event media, and exclusive 6 ft banner displayed at the event. Opportunity to bring a stand-up banner to feature at the door.
- Category Exclusivity: Claim this level early and guarantee no other sponsors in the same industry as you - lock out competitors and make the spotlight yours.
- Two Sponsored Push Notifications: Two short messages of your choice sent on the private platform to all members (200 characters each plus link), before and after the event. May include a discount code or offer for your services.
- Branded Raffle & Goodie Bags: Your logo on the custom bags for all eight raffle giveaway bundles, displayed at the event. Opportunity to provide blue gift bags with your logo for all attendees at the door.
- Plus, all benefits listed below...
$4,000
"Besties" Platinum Sponsor (3 available)
- Host Your Own Real BFFs Event: Partner with us in 2026 to host a Real BFFs event at your business (or location of your choice) for maximum brand exposure.
- Promotional Giveaway: Your brand's promotional items and materials in all eight of our raffle giveaway bundles.
- Exclusive Social Media Post(s): Brand photo, 600 characters, and link introducing your brand to our 2,400+ Facebook group members. Two posts for Title Sponsor.
- Prominent Linked Logo: Logo with link on our private platform's event registration page with 2,000+ members.
- Plus, all benefits listed below...
$2,500
"BFFs" Gold Sponsor (4 available)
- Special Recognition: Recognition at the event during the founder's speech.
- Branded Event Area: Signage with your brand at the raffle table (Gold), award ceremony podium (Title), or bar & buffet (Platinum).
- Plus, all benefits listed below...
$1,000
"Buddies" Silver Sponsor (6 available)
- Groupiversary Tickets: Two tickets for you (and your best girlfriend) to celebrate with us! Title Sponsor receives six tickets, Platinum four, Gold three.
- Post-Event Advertising: Your discount code or offer included in our post recapping the event and sharing photos with our BFFs (200 characters plus link).
- Plus, all benefits listed below...
$500
"Homies" Bronze Sponsor (8 available)
- Two Instagram Highlights: One static post with brand photo before the event, and one story after the event.
- Official Real BFFs Sponsor Badge: A digital file to share your support on your social media, newsletter, or website.
- Plus, all benefits listed below...
$350
"Pals" Community Sponsor
- Display on The "Wall of Sponsors": Brand name displayed at the event.
- Event Promotional Post: Brand highlight or tag in our event promotional posts (public and private), in event description and on social media.
$150
In-Kind Donations
Prefer to donate products or services?
In-kind partners also receive recognition across our platform, social media, and at the event. Here are just a few of the in-kind donations we accept:
Food and Beverages
Wine, prosecco or hard seltzer donations, appetizer platters, grazing boards, charcuterie cups, custom cakes, cookies or other desserts for 80 - 150 guests.
Rental Services
Lighting rentals, stage rentals, pipe & drape, table rentals, marquee letters, balloon arches, photo booths, florals, and more. Your rentals = our atmosphere.
Event Services
DJ services, live photography or videography, live entertainment, food trucks, bartending services, shuttle services, or anything else that could make our big night amazing.
Ask Us Anything!
Not sure which sponsorship package is the right one for you? Interested in donating or offering a discounted product or service in exchange for visibility? Send us a message and let's chat!
FAQ
Do I need to attend the event?
We offer tickets for Silver-level sponsors and above - however, if you can't make the date (November 15th, 2o25), not to worry! Your brand exposure is baked in from promotion to event day to follow-up materials.
The bulk of advertising will happen virtually, in the weeks leading up to the event, and in printed displays and shout-outs at the event itself. You do NOT need to be present to take advantage!
What audience size am I reaching?
We promote our Groupiversary celebration to the BFFs on our private community platform as well as within our Facebook group - a total of 3,800+ unique members - plus thousands online who will see the promotions, photos, and stories.
Some of our BFFs choose to buy a Bring-A-BFF ticket package, which allows them to bring a girlfriend to the event. Those are new, local faces not included in that estimate.
How many attendees are you expecting?
We are expecting anywhere from 80 to 150 BFFs in attendance - but the event will be heavily advertised to our entire community of BFFs both before and after!
When do I need to commit by?
We have a limited number of slots available for each sponsorship tier, and the commitment window closes October 15th, so please sign up as soon as you make your selection so you don't miss out!