Mark your Calendar for the next Great Trails State Conference:
August 10-12, 2026
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Benton Convention Center
Thank you to our presenting sponsor!
The 2026 Great Trails State
Conference
Bringing together trail planners, designers and builders, recreational professionals, community and elected leaders, tourism partners, and others to learn and share best practices to advance trail and greenway development and promotion throughout North Carolina.
2026 GTS Conference
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Conference brings together leaders from every sector that contributes to North Carolina as the Great Trails State. As the state’s premier gathering for trail, recreation, and community development professionals, the event attracts a diverse network of changemakers who are shaping the future of trails and outdoor access across the state.Â
Why sponsor?
- Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to advancing healthy, prosperous, and sustainable communities through trail and greenway development.
- Connect with attendees and regional member organizations who are working together to leverage their resources to develop trails and greenways.
- Further develop your organization’s brand awareness with an influential community of public and private sector leaders.
Contact Julie@greattrailsnc.com
Where?
Winston-Salem is a central location in North Carolina as well as a leader in creating trails with many outdoor opportunities in the city and nearby. The newly renovated Benton Center features excellent space in the Center of Winston-Salem’s downtown, adjacent to accommodations, local businesses, the Downtown Arts District, Fourth Street’s Restaurant Row, craft breweries, and more.
Opportunities
Current Sponsors:
SOLD
Presenting
SPONSOR
$20,000
Summit
SPONSOR
$7,500
Two Available
- Booth
- Priority Booth Selection
- 5 Attendees
- Attendee List Available Anytime upon Request
- Conference Role: Introduce Keynote, Lunch, or Reception Speaker or Social Host
- Invitation as session presenterÂ
- Website Sponsor Page
- Event Specific Sponsor
- Membership Recognition
- 20% off for Coalition Members!
Trailblazer
SPONSOR
$5,000
Seven Available
- Booth
- Priority Booth Selection
- 3 Attendees
- Attendee List Available Two Weeks Prior
- Conference Role: Networking Break
- Website Sponsor Page
- Networking Sponsor
- Membership Recognition
- 15% off for Coalition Members
Wayfinder
SPONSOR
$3,000
15 Available
- Booth
- Secondary Booth Selection
- 2 Attendees
- Attendee List Available One Week Prior
- Conference Role: Introduce Session Speaker
- Website Sponsor Page
- Session Specific Sponsor
- Membership Recognition
- 15% off for Coalition Members
Exhibitor
SPONSOR
$1,500
Open
- Booth
- Booth Selection as Available
- 1 Attendee
- Attendee List Available Two Days Prior
- Conference Role: Exhibitor
- Website Sponsor Page
- Membership Recognition
- 10% off for Coalition Members!
Non-Profit
SPONSOR
$500
Open
- Booth
- Booth Selection as Available
- 1 Attendee
- Attendee List Available Post Conference
- Conference Role: Exhibitor
- Website Sponsor Page
- Membership Recognition
- Membership Gift for One Year
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