Want to get your message out to the community? Support a Champaign Park District event by becoming a sponsor! Sponsors receive many benefits like on-site presence, logo on marketing materials, social media shout outs, and more. Increase your community engagement when you support amazing events for the Champaign-Urbana community!
For questions or to submit completed application:
Laura Auteberry
laura.auteberry@champaignparks.org
1311 W. Church St, Champaign, IL 61821 or fax to 217-355-8421
Signature Events
Be a part of some of the most exciting and well-attended events in Champaign-Urbana! Sponsorship benefits vary by level and may include logo on billboards, social media posts, name mentioned in radio ads, and more with potentially 180,000+ impressions.
Choose between the Silver, Gold, and Platinum level ($1,000-$10,000) and fill out the corresponding Sponsor Agreement below.
For questions or to submit completed application:
Laura Auteberry
laura.auteberry@champaignparks.org
706 Kenwood Road Champaign, IL 61821 or fax to 217-355-8421
Signature Events:
Community Events
Increase community awareness at fitness events, holiday celebrations, and more when you sponsor Community Events! Sponsorship benefits vary by level and may include on-site booth opportunity, social media posts, logo on website, press release mentions, and more with potentially 75,000+ impressions.
Choose between the Gold, Silver and Bronze level ($250-$1,000) and fill out the corresponding Sponsor Agreement below.
For questions or to submit completed application:
Laura Auteberry
laura.auteberry@champaignparks.org
706 Kenwood Road Champaign, IL 61821 or fax to 217-355-8421
Community Events:
- Nite Lite Egg Hunt
- Juneteenth
- West Side Arts
- Nightmare on Grove Street
- CUSR Cupcake 5K
- Holiday in Whoville
- Frozen 5K
Neighborhood Events
Get involved in events like concerts and movies in the park that bring neighborhoods together in a fun, nostalgic way. Sponsorship benefits vary by level and may include on-site booth opportunity, social media posts, logo on website, and more with potentially 40,000 impressions.
Choose between the Gold and Silver level ($250-$500) and fill out the corresponding Sponsor Agreement below.
For questions or to submit completed application:
Laura Auteberry
laura.auteberry@champaignparks.org
706 Kenwood Road Champaign, IL 61821 or fax to 217-355-8421
Neighborhood Events:
- Summer Concerts
- Bunny Open-House and Eggs-ploration
- Pizza & Pjs with Santa
- Noon Years Eve
- Day in the Park
Fundraising Events
TIES & TENNIES GALA: A FUNDRAISER FOR YOUTH | SEPT 14, 2023
Featuring an evening of socializing, great food, both silent and live auctions and entertainment provided by Cool2Duel, Dueling Pianos. Help raise funds in support of the Champaign Park District’s Youth Scholarship Fund!
Choose between a variety of sponsor levels and help ensure all kids in our community have an equal opportunity to play!
For questions please contact:
Laura Auteberry
217-819-3839
laura.auteberry@champaignparks.org
1311 W Church Street, Champaign, IL 61821
Weekend Explorer Newsletter Ad Space
Want to reach event enthusiasts in the Champaign-Urbana area? Thinking about diversifying your digital marketing efforts and need a fresh new way? We have TWO advertising spots available every week in our Weekend Explorer email newsletter.
BUY ONE GET ONE SALE THRU JULY 6, 2023!
Why Advertise With Us?
- Nationally Recognized Agency
- 550,000+ Yearly Website Views
- 10,000+ Total CPD Email Subscribers
- CPD Email Click Through Rate (CTR) is over double industry standard
- Weekend Explorer is shared on social media platforms:
- CPD Facebook: 12,900+
- Virginia Theatre Facebook: 13,000+
- Sholem Aquatic Center Facebook: 8,200+
- CPD LinkTree Link under Blog & News (updated weekly)
- And more including Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Facebook, CPD Instagram/Twitter/TikTok, etc.!
Ad Specs:
- File Format: Press-Ready Square JPEG/PNG Display Graphic (800×800)
- URL to Link Graphic
- Signed commitment due 2 weeks prior to the desired Weekend Explorer issue. Form below.
- One campaign per agreement.
Special Events
Visit our event calendar for more fun special events!