The One Spark event in Jacksonville will have a new home in 2017 thanks to a partnership with Bold Events, the entertainment arm of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The two-day event that showcases creators, innovators, entrepreneurs and social and cultural projects will take place Oct. 6-7 at the newly opened Daily's Place and EverBank Field's West U.S. Assure Club.
Spark Tank, sponsored by One Spark Ventures, returns and will feature several rounds with $5,000 prizes,.The championship competition will award a $20,000 prize. Each zone will have creators selected by a panel of judges to participate in a Spark Tank round for a chance at a $5,000 award. There will be 5 different zones for the creators to qualify in.
Helping to offset the costs associated with putting on the event, Festival attendees will be required to register and purchase a ticket this year: $5 in advance and $10 on the day of the event.
One Spark will begin the night of Oct. 5 with a concert, which will require the purchase of another ticket. The act for the concert has not been announced yet.
Potential creators can begin registering for the festival on July 10th. Registration will run through Sept. 8. There is no cost to apply, but selected creators will be required to pay $125 to participate at EverBank Field.
