For decades Dave Barry has been making his readers and live audiences laugh ’til they cry. Dave brings his special brand of cheeky humor to Vero Beach in support of LRJF’s writing programs.
What could be better? You get to support a great cause while laughing your way through the evening!
WITH AN IN-PERSON INTRODUCTION OF DAVE BY CARL HIAASEN!!
Dave is an author and humorist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his syndicated column, which ran in more than 500 newspapers and was the inspiration for the TV show Dave’s World. He has also written dozens of bestselling books, most recently Lessons From Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog and the novel, Swamp Story.
Along with Ridley Pearson, Barry wrote the bestselling Starcatchers series of young-adult novels, one of which was adapted as the Tony-award winning Broadway play Peter and the Starcatcher.
Barry once set fire to a pair of underpants with a Barbie doll on national television. He is also largely responsible for the popularity of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, although it was not his idea. In recognition of Barry’s achievements, the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, named a sewage lifting station after him. Very few authors have attained this honor.
Barry lives in Miami and he really likes it there despite what people say.
Visit Dave’s website for more information about him and his work.
Sponsorship Levels
$10,000 Platinum Level
- Announced as presenting sponsor on pre-event press release & print advertising
- Individual social media & website recognition before and after the event as presenting sponsor
- Individual Video Donor Board (in LRJF Writing Center) recognition before and after the event as presenting sponsor
- Recognition as presenting sponsor on printed program at event
- Announced as presenting sponsor at event during introductory remarks
- 4 VIP tickets (also provides admission to main event) & 4 main event tickets
- 4 signed Dave Barry books
$5,000 Gold Level
- Social media & website recognition before and after the event
- Video Donor Board (in LRJF Writing Center) recognition before and after the event
- Recognition on printed program at event
- 2 VIP tickets (also provides admission to main event) & 2 main event tickets
- 2 signed Dave Barry books
$2500 Silver Level
- Social media & website recognition before and after the event
- Video Donor Board (in LRJF Writing Center) recognition before and after the event
- Recognition on printed program at event
- 1 VIP ticket & 2 main event tickets
- 1 signed Dave Barry book
$1000 Bronze Level
- Social media & website recognition before and after the event
- Recognition on printed program at event
- 1 VIP ticket & 1 main event ticket