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Associate Membership & *NEW* Sponsorship program
Join us in supporting California's family-owned wineries through Associate Membership and sponsorship opportunities.
Associate Membership: Associate Partner
Annual Fee: $600
Benefits include:
  • Invitation to the Annual Membership Meeting
    Participate in FWC's annual gathering of winery members, industry leaders, and partners.
  • Recognition on the FWC Website
    Your business name listed under Industry Partnerships on familywinemakers.us
  • Visibility to Members
    Contact information included in the Associate Members Directory (exclusive to FWC members).
  • Promotional Opportunity
    Contribute 1 written piece to our member newsletter—highlight your business, promote a service, announce a milestone, or share industry insights.
  • Networking Access
    Invitation to in-person membership recruitment and networking events throughout the year.
Associate Membership: Premier Partner
Annual Fee: $1,000
Includes all Associate Partner benefits, plus:
Year Round Visibility
Your business logo is featured in a dedicated block within every biweekly FWC newsletter
Promotional Opportunities
Contribute two written pieces to our member newsletter—highlight your business, promote a service, announce a milestone, or share industry insights.
Expert Engagement Opportunities
Invitation to present your expertise at FWC board meetings, webinars, or special events.
Introducing Event Sponsorships
Associate and Premier Partners may deepen their involvement by becoming sponsors of FWC events and initiatives. See below for additional opportunities that may align with your business and marketing needs.
All Sponsors must be members of the association.
Annual Meeting
Event Details
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
Location: 1215 K Street, Suite #2260, Sacramento & via Zoom
Networking Reception to Follow
Family Winemakers hosts its Annual Meeting alongside the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium to make participation accessible for members across California.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Annual Meeting Sponsor — $1,000
2 available
  • Promotion in three newsletters
  • 3 social media mentions
  • Logo on program deck and event signage
  • 10 minutes on the agenda to present during the Annual Meeting
  • Logo displayed on the FWC Sponsors webpage for one year
Legislative Lobbying Day
Event Details
Date: April 2026 (TBD)
Time: 10:00am-4:30pm
Location: 1215 K Street, Suite #2260, Sacramento
A high-impact advocacy day where members meet with lawmakers to champion California's family wineries.
Legislative Lobbying Day Lunch Sponsor - $1,000
1 Available
Includes:
  • Promotion in three newsletters
  • 3 social media mentions
  • Recognition and logo on all event materials
  • One ticket to the Legislative Reception
  • Opportunity to display a rack card or brochure at the reception
  • Logo displayed on the FWC Sponsors Webpage for one year
Legislative Reception
Pictured: Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-32) and FWC board member Jon Phillips
Event Details
Date: Same date as lobbying day
Time: 5:00pm
Location: TBD
An exclusive opportunity to interact and thank our Sacramento legislators for championing our industry.
Legislative Reception Sponsorship - $2,500
10 available
Payable directly to the FWC PAC. PAC contributions are capped at $9,100 per calendar year per contributor, including in-kind donations.
Includes:
  • Logo on all signage and event materials
  • Recognition in all newsletters leading up to the event
  • 5 social media mentions
  • Opportunity to display a rack card or brochure at the reception
  • Three tickets to the Legislative Reception
  • Logo displayed on the FWC Sponsors Webpage for one year
2026 Family Winemakers Month (August)
In celebration of our 35th anniversary, Family Winemakers launched Family Winemakers Month in August 2025, uniting consumers, media, and the industry to celebrate and support California's family-owned wineries. Building on the success of the inaugural year, the 2026 campaign will expand statewide with even more programming and visibility.
The 2026 Program Will Include:
Regional Events
Regional winery events covering compliance, marketing, legal updates, and POS tools
Business Showcase
Opportunities for businesses to present and showcase services to members
Media Campaign
A statewide press release and media kit
Digital Marketing
A robust social media campaign to drive engagement
Consumer Campaign
An awareness campaign to build trust with consumers
2026 Family Winemakers Month Sponsorships
Presenting Partner – $5,000
  • "Presented By" recognition across all materials
  • Logo on event media, newsletters, and website.
  • Mention in press release
  • 8 social media mentions
  • Invitation to speak during the event series
  • Logo displayed on the FWC Sponsors webpage for 1 year
Gold Partner – $3,500
  • Logo on event media, newsletters, and website
  • 6 social media mentions
  • Logo displayed on the FWC Sponsors webpage for 1 year
Silver Partner – $2,500
  • Logo on printed materials and newsletters.
  • 4 social media mentions featuring your logo
  • Logo displayed on the FWC Sponsors webpage for 1 year
Bronze Partner – $1,250
  • Logo on newsletters & signage.
  • 2 social media mentions featuring your logo
  • Logo displayed on the FWC Sponsors webpage for 1 year
Marketing Partner – $750
  • Logo on newsletters
  • 1 social media mention
  • Logo displayed on the FWC Sponsors webpage for 1 year
2025 Family Winemakers Month Engagement
FWM delivered impressive visibility and engagement across our social platforms—showcasing member wineries, driving brand awareness, and attracting new audiences that sponsors can directly benefit from next year.
1
Instagram Highlights
7,435 total views and 1,565 reach, demonstrating robust visibility throughout the campaign.
332 interactions, showing strong, authentic engagement with our content.
32 new followers, growing our community of wine-interested consumers and industry professionals.
108 profile visits, signaling that viewers were motivated to learn more about Family Winemakers and our members.
2
Facebook Highlights
1,981 views and 512 reach, reinforcing campaign visibility across a second key platform.
46 interactions, with consistent engagement throughout the month.
5 new followers, contributing to steady audience growth.
133 profile visits, reflecting strong curiosity and interest in our mission and member wineries.
Why This Matters for YOU
Family Winemakers Month created high-value touchpoints across two of our most active channels. The rise in new followers and profile visits across both platforms shows the campaign didn’t just capture attention—it inspired people to dig deeper and engage.
This momentum represents a prime opportunity for sponsors to increase their visibility, align with a trusted statewide organization, and reach a growing audience of consumers, wineries, and industry partners.
Webinar Sponsor - $1,250
Support the education of FWC members throughout the year
  • Logo on presentation deck used during the live webinar
  • Deck distributed to all members post-event
  • Deck uploaded to members section on FWC website
  • 2 social media mentions featuring your logo
  • Recognition in newsletter(s) promoting the webinar
  • Logo displayed on the FWC Sponsors webpage for 1 year
Membership Lists
If you are interested in acquiring our membership lists to allow your organization to market directly please contact ​GinaLisa Tamayo at [email protected] to discuss.
Ready to jump in?
Click the link above to sign up for Associate Membership.
Contact Jessie Vallery at [email protected] or GinaLisa Tamayo at [email protected] to secure your sponsorship spot today!
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