ROCK 'N' ROUX SPONSOR

With a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail, the 100 Men Hall is a 100-year-old organization that preserves culture, interprets history and gathers the community in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. It is also a “Mississippi Must-See Music Venue” according to Rolling Stone Magazine (August 2022) and recipient of the highly coveted MS Arts Commission Governor’s Arts Award for Arts in Community (2024). Located in Bay Saint Louis,  the 100 Men Hall is a 501c3 nonprofit organization (Hundred Members Debating Benevolent Association, Inc.), supported by tax deductible donations. 

100 Men Hall is living history on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Throughout the year, 100 Men Hall provides a broad range of live music events and other innovative programs that reflect its heritage of hosting legendary musicians such as Ray Charles, James Brown, Etta James, Sam Cooke, BB King, Chuck Berry, and countless other Black musicians at a time when white-only clubs forbid their entry. 

2024 brings a new way to celebrate the culture of South Mississippi with the First Annual Rock ‘N’ Roux Gumbo Cook Off which will be held Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 4PM. Held on the grounds of the 100 Men Hall, Rock ‘N’ Roux is sure to become the MOST FUN fundraiser in Hancock County! Beyond showcasing the best cooks in the region vying for the title of Gumbo Rock Star, the event will also have amazing live music from Tyron Benoit Band and The Monsters at Large. The event is a great way to enjoy some of the finest gumbo while connecting with the community - all for a great cause!

Sponsorship of the Rock ‘N’ Roux Gumbo Cook Off is an opportunity for your organization to bring joy and fun to the community as well as to promote your brand and increase visibility with a diverse and discerning clientele. Rock ‘N’ Roux teams are comprised of local, regional and nationwide businesses and organizations. There are several sponsorship packages available, so find the one that best fits your organization. Be a part of the story of the next 100 years. 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Gumbo Pot Sponsor - $1000

The Gumbo Sponsor will be mentioned in marketing materials, radio and TV interviews, flyers and on the Hall’s marquis for Rock ‘N’ Roux. Gumbo Pot Sponsor will receive two free tickets to the event.

Band Sponsor - $2500

The Band Sponsor will be mentioned in marketing materials, radio and TV interviews, flyers and on the Hall’s marquis for Rock ‘N’ Roux. Gumbo Pot Sponsor will receive four free tickets to the event.

Live Music Sponsor - $7,500

The Live Music sponsor will be mentioned on all marketing materials, radio and TV interviews, flyers, and on the Hall’s large marquis for Rock ‘N’ Roux. A Live Music sponsor will receive six free tickets to the event.

Gumbo Rock Star Sponsor - $12,000

The Gumbo Rock Star sponsor will be mentioned on all marketing materials, radio and TV interviews, flyers, and on the Hall’s large marquis for Rock ‘N’ Roux. A Gumbo Rock Star sponsor will receive eight free tickets to the event.

Community & Cultural Ambassador Sponsor - $25,000

There will be only one Community & Cultural Ambassador sponsor. The Ambassador sponsor will be thanked during the entire festival, the Ambassador Sponsor will be on all marketing materials, radio and TV interviews, flyers, and on the Hall’s large chalkboard for event. The Ambassador sponsor will receive one dozen free tickets and tee shirts.

To sponsor, please contact Rachel Dangermond, Director, 100 Men Hall at 100menhall@gmail.com and cell: 415.336.9543.