Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
The Dallas Literary Festival (DLF) in collaboration with SMU’s Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences and Department of English is proud to continue its tradition of inspiring students, faculty, and literary enthusiasts throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Your sponsorship supports our mission to celebrate and amplify literary voices while engaging our community. Thank you for considering an investment in this transformative event.
Title Sponsors ($25,000+)
Linked logo and name recognition on DLF’s website and social media.
Name and company logo featured as title sponsors on the festival’s T-shirt and tote bags if confirmation is received before February 5, 2025.
Special thanks during the Keynote Reception, with an opportunity to speak at both events.
Meet and greet with authors before or after panels and during the VIP reception.
Invitation for up to 15 people to the VIP reception.
Sponsor for the outdoor stage and one of the keynote events.
Exhibitor booth at the 2025 festival (optional).
Literary Readers ($10,000+)
Linked logo and name recognition on DLF’s website and social media.
Name or company logo featured on the festival’s T-shirt and tote bags. If confirmation is received before February 5, 2025.
Special thanks during the Keynote program.
Meet and greet with authors at the VIP reception.
Invitation for up to 10 people to the VIP reception.
Exhibitor booth at the 2025 festival (optional).
Partners ($5,000)
Linked logo recognition on DLF’s website.
Name listed on the festival’s T-shirt and tote bags if confirmation is received before February 5, 2025.
Special mention during the Welcome reception.
Invitation for up to 5 people to the VIP reception.
Meet and greet with authors at the reception.
Exhibitor booth at the 2025 festival (optional).
Friends ($1,000+)
Name recognition on DLF’s website.
Special thanks during the Keynote Reception.
Collaborators ($100+)
Name recognition on DLF’s website.
