On October 18, 2025, the City of Jonesboro and Arts Clayton will host the Trans Am & Movie Car Show Day, part of the three-day Trans Am Takeover.  The event is expected to draw more than 2,500 - 5,000 visitors from across the state and beyond, bringing together film fans, car enthusiasts, and families for a full day of live entertainment, classic and movie car displays, food, and community fun.

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Why Sponsor?

 

• High Visibility: Reach an audience of classic car enthusiasts, film fans, and regional visitors.

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  Tourism Impact: Leverage the national fanbase of Smokey and the Bandit to showcase your brand.

   

• Community Connection: Align your business with a positive family-friendly event in the Arts and Entertainment District of Downtown Jonesboro that boosts the City's profile as a tourist and artist destination.
• Marketing Benefits: Gain exposure through event signage, social media promotion, and recognition by city leaders.

 

Sponsorship Levels:​

 

The Bandit: $5000

• Exclusive Naming Rights: "Trans Am & Movie Car Show Day in Jonesboro presented by (Company Name)"

• Prominent logo placement on all marketing materials

• Recognition in the press release and media interviews

• On-stage acknowledgement during during event 

• 4 parking passes

• Sponsorship spotlight on City of Jonesboro social media platforms

• Prime vendor location for promo items

 

The Firebird: $2000

• Logo featured on all marketing materials

• 2 parking passes

•  Prime vendor location for promo items

 

The Smokey: $750

• Logo featured on all marketing materials

• 1 parking pass

 

The Frog: $325

• Business name on all marketing materials

 

Additional Opportunities to Sponsor:

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🚛 Premium ($2,000–$2,500)
● East Bound & Down Stage Sponsor: $2,500
Branding on stage + recognition by performers/MC.
● “Bandit’s Big Entrance” Red Carpet Car Arrival: $2,500
Branding on barricades/arrival signage + MC recognition when stars/replicas roll in.
● Hot Pursuit VIP Lounge: $2,000
Branding on VIP seating area + logo on lanyards or wristbands.

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🎬 Mid-Level ($750–$1,500)
● Little Bandits Pit Stop at Arts Clayton: $1,000
Logo signage in the Kids Zone, inclusion in family-activity promotions, and option to
provide branded giveaways.
● Bandit’s Red Carpet Premiere Sponsor: $1,000
Logo on red carpet step-and-repeat wall + mention before the 35mm screening.
● Black Trans Am Photo Spot: $750
Logo on photo-op backdrop where fans take pictures with Bandit car replicas.
● Sheriff Buford T. Justice Car Show Trophy Sponsor: $750
Logo on all car show trophy signage + mention during award presentations.
● Snowman’s Family Reunion Sponsor: $750
Logo on signage and mentions during the Saturday family-friendly reunion program.

🏁 Entry-Level ($250–$500)
● Behind The Scenes Filming Location Tour: $500
Logo signage on tour banners and souvenir maps.
● Texarkana Fuel Stop Cruise Sponsor: $500
Logo on cruise route maps + inclusion in social media promotion for the Sunday drive.
● “Smokey Says Slow Down” Safety Sponsor: $500
Logo on safety signage, parking instructions, and volunteer shirts.
● Eastbound Volunteer Crew Sponsor: $500
Logo on volunteer T-shirts and thank-you banners.
● Parking Lot Convoy Sponsor: $500
Logo on parking signage + recognition in event maps.
● “Eastbound & Download” Digital Program Sponsor: $250
Logo included in the downloadable PDF schedule/map available to all attendees.
Recognition in the digital thank-you email after the event.

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Join us as we bring nostalgia and classic car culture back to Main Street Jonesboro.
Sponsorship ensures your brand will be noticed at one of the most exciting new events in the
City of Jonesboro, located in the beautiful Clayton County.

Show information, please visit: https://www.banone.net/

Article on News Daily: https://www.banone.net/Trans_Am_Takeover_News-Daily
 

You can secure your sponsorship online. Please visit:
https://www.artsclayton.org/transam

If you would like to pay by check, please email kaysie@artsclayton.org for an invoice or drop off at Arts Clayton Gallery in Jonesboro during normal business hours. Make sure you include your sponsorship details and copy of your logo or graphic you want to use for branding.
For details about the event, please contact Bo Durban bo@banone.net

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