Who we are
The Rotary Club of Warwick at City Center is a welcoming and diverse group of action-oriented, service-focused leaders working together to create lasting change in Newport News, Hampton Roads, and global communities. The Bacon Bash is our signature annual charitable event and Hampton Roads’ premier bacon festival. It drives most of our club’s philanthropic activity each year and has raised over $262,000 since 2014 to support Virginia Peninsula nonprofits.
We invite you to partner with us to make a significant impact on our local community.
What your sponsorship supports
- 100% = direct charitable support. All sponsorship contributions fund club grants and service projects benefiting nonprofit organizations serving our local and global community.
- 0% = event costs. We keep costs low through volunteer and in-kind support and cover expenses via ticket sales.
- Sponsorship contributions are fully tax deductible and are payable to the Warwick Rotary Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization.
Last year’s funds supported: Virginia Living Museum, Scouting America, Girl Scouts, Boys & Girls Clubs, Warwick HS Scholarship, CNU McMurran Scholarship, Serve the City, Edmarc Hospice for Children, Thrive Peninsula, Peninsula Foodbank, FirstSpark (Smart Beginnings), Peake Early Childhood Center, and Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads.
Sponsorship deadline: 05/01/2026
Sponsorship levels and benefits
| Presenting | Emerald | Diamond | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment | $10,000 | $7,500 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 | $500 | $250 |
| # Event tickets | 40 | 30 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| VIP early access (5:30 vs 6pm) | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* | Yes | |
| Name/Logo on 600+ keepsake glasses | Yes | ||||||
| Name/Logo on event napkins | Yes | ||||||
| VLM road sign (40,000/day) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Event signage Logo/Name | PROMINENT | PROMINENT | HEAVY | HEAVY | YES | YES | YES |
| Event website & Facebook Logo/name | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Recognition plaque (on request) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |