Riverbend Rewards

 2010 will mark the Riverbend Festival’s 30^th year of making music in Chattanooga. In conjunction with the annual celebration there is a new year-round program that will be available to a limited number of members. On April 1^st the opportunity to become a rewards member will begin by signing up online at www.riverbendfestival.com. Members will benefit from a variety of exclusive offers from the program partners

Benefits from this program are three fold. One goal is to partner with local businesses in the greater Chattanooga area while enhancing their retail sales all year long. Another is to award loyal festival goers with special attention and recognition for their continued support and patronage while offering special deals, updates, and exclusive amenities through this community program.  Lastly, Riverbend Rewards will draw annual attention to Chattanooga’s Premier Special Event while at the same time participating in the representation of partnering businesses in the Chattanooga area.

This program is very unique to the community of Chattanooga. Riverbend Rewards is the first of its kinds in the event industry. The program encompasses both local business owners and event guests. Registration to become part of this new program is absolutely free and will be available April 1^st online at www.riverbendfestival.com only. Once the new member has filled out the online form they will receive a Riverbend Rewards card prior to the festival. In addition to the local discounts and benefits, throughout the month of April, new members will also be able to purchase Riverbend Festival admission pins at “Retro Pricing”.

This special pricing is the same as the outlet price from 2009’s Riverbend Festival, $28, a savings of 30% off the gate price. Updates will also be sent to members via e-mail in order to promote new offers from partnering business. Partners of the program will also have advertising exposure through the internet on Facebook and Twitter.

Riverbend Rewards members will be first to know about all things related to the Riverbend Festival and other events produced by the Friends of the Festival, including mailing lists, press releases, and all relating updates. Members will also be able to get discounted Riverbend Festival merchandise during the nine days of the Festival. Members will get first rights to all Friends of the Festival promotions and packages offered by the program partners. For all of the Club Riverbend members, the Riverbend Rewards program is also an added amenity.

For businesses interested in partnering with Friends of the Festival through Riverbend Rewards please contact Karen Shostak at 423-756-2211 or karen@riverbendfestival.com.

Charter Partners for the Riverbend Rewards program currently include: Doubletree Hotel, Big River Grille, Goss Family Jewelers, the Chattanooga Mocs, and Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union and River City Property Management

Added value to Riverbend 2010 comes in the form of an additional premier event. In addition to Riverbend 2010, guests will also receive weekly admission to the PGA TOUR’s, Nationwide Tour Chattanooga Classic held October 4^th-10^th. This is a $15 value.

Riverbend is very pleased to announce a partnership with Kangaroo convenience stores in 2010! Festival admission pins, which allow entrance into all nine days of the festival, are available for the first time ever at Kangaroo convenience stores starting on May 1^st. Pins can be purchased at the discounted advance price of $30.00. (A list of selling stores will be provided soon)

Reserved Star Seating Tickets (in front of the stage) are available for every Coca-Cola Stage performance, and Club Riverbend passes are available now to the general public. Call 423-756-2211 to “save your seat”.