Sponsorship Opportunities

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 Sponsor Agreement >> 

Signature Events:

• Flannel Fest
• CU Days
• Winter Nights at Prairie Farm

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 Sponsor Agreement >> 

Community Events:

• Nite Lite Egg Hunt
• Juneteenth
• West Side Arts
• Nightmare on Grove Street
• CUSR Cupcake 5K
• Holiday in Whoville
• Frozen 5K

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 Sponsor Agreement >> 

Neighborhood Events:

• Summer Concerts
• Bunny Open-House and Eggs-ploration
• Pizza & Pjs with Santa
• Noon Years Eve
• Day in the Park

More information coming soon…

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