Stars, Stripes & Spotlight: 2026 WalCo Showcase

This year’s Walworth County Visitors Bureau Annual Meeting is taking center stage at the Walworth County Fairgrounds Dining Hall.

Join us for Stars, Stripes & Spotlight, a patriotic celebration featuring an all-American buffet with hometown talent that has reached national audiences.

Experience live appearances and storytelling from:
• Next Level Baker Chad Visgar, Pastries by Chad
• Merlin Award-winning Illusionist Tristan Crist, Tristan Crist Magic Theatre
• Dragon Days, The Gygax Memorial Fund, Paul Stormberg & Sonja Akright

Be with us to honor:

• The Voice Rachel Christine represented by her sister, Micah Lynn Gebel
• Belfry Music Theatre, launching national stage talent
• Waworth County History and existing tourism destinations

This will be an evening of inspiration, community pride, and unforgettable moments.

Wear your red, white, and/or blue — and join us.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Fri, April 17, 2026

HEADLINER SPONSOR: $1,000
Celebrate with WalCo while showcasing your organization as a leader in Walworth County’s tourism success story. Headliner Sponsors receive premier recognition before, during, and after the event.

Includes

• 8 tickets to the Annual Meeting
• Individual 24x36 poster in a prominent location at the Annual Meeting
• Recognition in Tourism Partner emails, before and after the event
• Recognition in the Annual Meeting Program
• 1-Year Home Page header image on GoWalCo.com
• 1-Year Premium Events header image AND/OR header images on up to two Category Pages on GoWalCo.com
• Exclusive blog for the WalCo website, Visitor email and social media post

SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR: $500

Step into the spotlight alongside Walworth County’s rising stars and established talent. Spotlight Sponsors receive prominent recognition throughout the evening.

Includes

• 4 tickets to the Annual Meeting
• Individual 24x36 poster in a prominent location at the Annual Meeting
• Recognition in Tourism Partner emails, before and after the event
• Recognition in the Annual Meeting Program
• 1-Year Premium Events header image or header image on one Category Page on GoWalCo.com

ENCORE SPONSOR: $250

Support the celebration and help us amplify local stories that shine beyond our borders.

Includes

• 2 tickets to the Annual Meeting
• Shared signage in a prominent location at the Annual Meeting
• Recognition in Tourism Partner emails, before and after the event
• Recognition in the Annual Meeting Program
• 1-Year One Category header image on GoWalCo.com

BUFFET MENU
Pulled BBQ Pork, House-seasoned Chicken Breast, Macaroni and Cheese, Cowboy Beans, Corn Muffins w/butter, Creamy Cole Slaw, Potato Salad

DESSERT
Dutch Applie Pie
Petit Fores by Pastries by Chad

BEVERAGES
Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water

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