Ray Benson’s Annual Birthday Bash has been a long standing Austin tradition, unofficially kicking off festival season in Austin.

Supporters are invited to enjoy live music from Ray Benson and Asleep At the Wheel (with other special guests) while enjoying complimentary cocktails. Previous musical guests include: Shakey Graves, Jimmie Vaughan, Ruthie Foster, George Strait, Willie Nelson, the Avett Brothers, Delbert McClinton, Spoon, Chris Schiflett, Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen and many others. Trust us when we say, you don't want to miss your opportunity to be in attendance!

Please see all of our sponsorship opportunities below:

As a PRESENTING SPONSOR ($50,000), you and your 20 guests will enjoy an elite experience with the following:

• Intimate Platinum Happy Hour with Ray Benson which includes complimentary bites, sips & early check-in, immediately prior to the Birthday Bash 

• Reserved seating for twenty (20) in Sponsor Grove

• Access to Sponsor Grove air conditioned restrooms

• Access to dedicated complimentary Sponsor Grove bar & food station

• Complimentary Parking in onsite garage

• 25 additional event tickets (does not include access to Sponsor Grove)

• Token of thanks, autographed by "Ray Benson and Friends"

• Lead logo/name placement on event event artwork, including stage backdrop

• Company/Name listed and linked on social media, website & invitations at corresponding level

• Signature Cocktail named by/after your company at event

As a STAGE SPONSOR ($35,000), you and your 10 guests will enjoy the following:

• Invitation to the exclusive Platinum Happy Hour with Ray Benson at Ranch 616. Includes complimentary bites, sips and early check-in, immediately prior to the Birthday Bash

• Access to official Pre-Party onsite at GSD&M

• Reserved seating for ten (10) at table in Sponsor Grove (premium placement)

• Access to Sponsor Grove air conditioned restrooms

• Access to dedicated complimentary Sponsor Grove bar

• Complimentary bar & heavy hors d'oeuvres

• Complimentary Parking in onsite garage

• 20 additional event tickets (does not include access to Sponsor Grove)

• Token of thanks, autographed by "Ray Benson and Friends"

• Logo/Name listed and included event artwork and prominently displayed on stage backdrop as Stage Sponsor

As a PLATINUM TABLE SPONSOR ($25,000), you and your 10 guests will enjoy the following:

• Invitation to the exclusive Platinum Happy Hour with Ray Benson at Ranch 616. Includes complimentary bites, sips and early check-in, immediately prior to the Birthday Bash

•  Reserved table seating for ten (10) in Sponsor Grove - premium placement

•  Access to Sponsor Grove air conditioned restrooms

•  Access to dedicated, complimentary Sponsor Grove bar & food station

•  Complimentary Parking in onsite garage

•  15 additional event tickets (does not include access to Sponsor Grove)

•  Token of thanks, autographed by "Ray Benson and Friends"

•  Logo/Name listed on website and event signage at corresponding level

As a TABLE SPONSOR ($12,500), you and your guests will enjoy the following:

• NEW! NEW! Pledge a 2-year sponsorship (2026 & 2027) and get your rate locked in at $10,000 per year!

• Reserved table seating for ten (10) in exclusive Sponsor Grove

• Access to Sponsor Grove air conditioned restrooms

• Access to dedicated, complimentary Sponsor Grove bar & food station

• Early credentials pickup

• Access to event Pre-Party w/food, drinks, music

• Five (5) additional event tickets (does not include access to Sponsor Grove)

• Website & event signage branding in line with selected sponsor level

As a HALF TABLE SPONSOR ($6,250), you and your guests will enjoy the following:

• NEW! NEW! Pledge a 2-year sponsorship (2026 & 2027) and get your rate locked in at $5,000 per year!

• Reserved table seating for five (5) in Sponsor Grove

•  Access to Sponsor Grove air conditioned restrooms

•  Access to dedicated, complimentary Sponsor Grove bar & food station

•  Early credentials pickup

• Access to Pre-Party w/food, drinks, music

•  Five (5) additional event tickets (does not include access to Sponsor Grove)

•  Website & event signage branding in line with selected sponsor level

  For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please see below or contact Matthew Alvarado.