The first stop on your holiday adventure! Our festive entrance sets the tone for the market experience — twinkling lights, warm greetings, and the spirit of community from the very first step.

Benefits:

• Sponsor logo/Naming rights on the event’s main entrance banner “Thank you [Sponsor Name] for your generous support of the Sandusky Christmas Market”

• Ad in event guide

• Logo on flyers, social media, website, and event guide

• Acknowledgement in media releases & print materials

• Option to host a welcome table near the entrance 

•  VIP passes + shout-out during opening remarks

Join us as we light up the sky in a magical fireworks display to celebrate the season! This dazzling show is a festive favorite and a perfect way to end a joyful evening at the market.

Benefits:

• Naming rights: “Fireworks presented by [Sponsor Name]”

• Prominent logo on all fireworks signage, social media, and event map

• 30-second live thank-you before fireworks show

• Ad in event guide

•  VIP passes 

• Logo on “thank you” banner displayed throughout the Market

• Option to distribute branded glow items/product

• Acknowledgement in media releases & print materials

$5,000.00

Inspire joy, creativity, and magical moments for the youngest market guests!

Sponsor our dedicated Kids Area, a dedicated structure and programming space designed just for children. This joyful zone will host activities, crafts, story times, and interactive holiday fun. Make magic happen—support the spirit of the season for our youngest visitors!

Benefits:

• Naming rights: “Holiday Joy Zone sponsored by [Sponsor Name]”

• Logo on signage in the kids’ area (craft tent, games, etc.)

• Branded coloring/activity sheets or giveaways (optional)

• Acknowledgment on event website, map, and social media and printed materials

• VIP passes

• Ad in event guide

• Program Integration: Your business will be featured as the exclusive sponsor of all kids programming during the market.

• Community Visibility: Parents, families, and community members will associate your name with cherished holiday memories.

$5,000.00

Join us in celebrating community, creativity, and holiday cheer by sponsoring one of our beautifully crafted vendor booths, and become a lasting part of the Christmas Market experience!  This premium sponsorship level offers a unique blend of annual visibility and permanent recognition.

Benefits:

• Permanent Recognition: Your company or name will be featured on a professionally crafted plaque, permanently affixed to the booth as the official sponsor - “This booth proudly sponsored by [Sponsor Name/Business]”

• Year-Round Visibility: In addition to the annual Christmas Market, the plaque will remain in place year-round at other festivals and events, offering ongoing exposure and brand visibility to thousands of visitors annually.

• High-Traffic Placement: Each booth is a hub of activity, drawing consistent foot traffic and giving your sponsorship prime visibility.

• Marketing Power: It's not just sponsorship—it's a lasting promotional investment that aligns your brand with community, tradition, and holiday cheer.

• Perfect for businesses or individuals looking to make a meaningful, long-term impact. Limited availability.

• Mention in vendor thank-you post

• Listed in event guide under “Booth Sponsors”

•  VIP Passes

• Acknowledgment on event website, social media and printed materials

Our Holiday Cheer Stage is the heart of the market’s entertainment — featuring live music, carolers, dance performances, and community showcases all weekend long. Gather here for festive fun, contests, and the joy of holiday spirit brought to life!

Benefits:

• Naming rights to the performance stage: “[Sponsor Name] Holiday Cheer Stage”

• Logo on stage signage, and performer schedules

• Shout-out before every performance

• Ad in event guide

• VIP passes

• Acknowledgement in media releases & print materials

$1,000.00

Benefits:

• Logo placement on website, printed event materials & shared social post

• Ad in event guide

• VIP passes

• Opportunity to display promotional item in vendor area welcome booth

$500.00

Benefits:

• Name listed on event website and thank-you signage

• Mention in social media sponsor roll-call

• Name in event guide under “Community Sponsors” section

• VIP Passes

$100.00

Benefits:

• Name included on "Friends of Sandusky" thank-you banner

• Social media group thank-you shout-out

• Optional listing in event guide

• VIP Passes

In addition to traditional sponsorships, we also welcome In-Kind support. Whether through hospitality support, entertainment, equipment, advertising, marketing, or other resources/services, your contributions directly strengthen this community event, making it even more magical.