2020 | Partnership Opportunities

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Taste of Joliet | June 26 – June 28, 2020

As the largest event of its kind in the Joliet area, the Taste of Joliet offers a great line-up of food, music and entertainment

that appeals to all ages. The Joliet Park District Board of Commissioners and staff believe that the Taste of Joliet embodies the

true spirit of the Joliet community.

The event welcomes guests from the entire Chicagoland area. It offers businesses a variety of innovative and unique opportunities

to market their products and services to the community. Our broad appeal and large attendance provide tremendous exposure to

your target demographic.

STATISTICS

• Over 28,000 people attended the 2019 Taste of Joliet on Saturday, June 22

• Approximately 30% of the attendees are children

• The event featured 27 food vendors

• Taste of Joliet website had over 180,000 hits between January 1 – July 1, 2019

SPONSORSHIP AMENITIES FOR ALL LEVELS

• Banner placement in the venue

• VIP privileges (to include complimentary admission and VIP parking for all 3 days) based on your sponsorship level

• Advertisements in newspapers, on radio and on marketing materials distributed to local businesses leading up to the event

• Your corporate logo featured on:

-Taste of Joliet volunteer t-shirts

-Taste of Joliet website

-Jumbotron at the event

-Advertisement in the 2021 Winter/Spring Joliet Park District Program Catalog

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TITLE SPONSOR

$100,000

• All newspaper advertisements, press releases, marketing materials, e-mail blasts and social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)

will read 2020 Taste of Joliet Presented by: The Joliet Park District and Your Company’s Name

• Industry exclusivity for event

• Parking, free admission and private party tent with unlimited complimentary beverages for 60 people on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

• 50 complimentary food tickets to be used throughout the weekend

• 10’ x 10’ tent provided to distribute or display company materials

• All e-mail blasts sent out by the Joliet Park District marketing the Taste of Joliet will include your corporate logo

• Meet and Greet for 10 people for each performer (at artist’s discretion)

• 1/4 Page advertisement on all e-tickets

• One full page advertisement in the 2021 Winter/Spring Joliet Park District Program Catalog

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

$40,000

• Your company listed as Entertainment Sponsor on all newspaper advertisements, press releases, marketing materials,

e-mail blasts and social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)

• Industry exclusivity for event

• Parking, free admission and shared party tent with limited complimentary beverages for 30 people on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

• 30 complimentary food tickets to be used throughout the weekend

• Opportunity for company representatives to make stage announcements before artists take the stage

• 10’ x 10’ tent provided to distribute or display company materials

• Meet and Greet for 6 people for each performer (at artist’s discretion)

• 1/4 Page advertisement on all e-tickets

• 1/2 page advertisement in the 2021 Winter/Spring Joliet Park District Program Catalog

CORPORATE SPONSOR

$6,000 – $35,000

• Parking, free admission, and shared party tent with limited complimentary beverages based on your level of sponsorship

on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

• Complimentary food tickets to be used throughout the weekend

• 10’ x 10’ tent to distribute or display company materials

• 1/2 page advertisement in the 2021 Winter/Spring Joliet Park District Program Catalog

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PREMIUM BUSINESS VENDOR

$5,000

• Your company will be featured in a premium location on the track. Premium Business Vendor locations give you the opportunity

to directly interact with your target demographic in very high traffic areas in the venue

• 10’ x 10’ tent provided to distribute or display company materials

• Your corporate logo featured on three banners provided by the Joliet Park District

• Opportunity to decorate your booth with other appropriate materials to highlight your organization

• 1/4 Page advertisement in the 2021 Winter/Spring Joliet Park District Program Catalog

KID ZONE SPONSOR | BUSINESS VENDOR

$2,500

• Your company will be featured in the Kid Zone or Business Vendor Area. The Kid Zone provides family entertainment along with

a fun and safe place for children to play. The Business Vendor area gives you the opportunity to directly interact with your

target demographic.

• 10’ x 10’ tent provided to distribute or display company materials

• Your corporate logo featured on two banners provided by the Joliet Park District

• Your company can provide up to two additional banners to be hung on event grounds

• Opportunity to decorate your booth with other appropriate materials to highlight your organization

• 1/4 Page advertisement in the 2021 Winter/Spring Joliet Park District Program Catalog

FESTIVAL SPONSOR

$2,500

• Your corporate logo featured on two banners to be hung on event grounds

• Your company can provide up to two additional banners to be hung on event grounds

GENERAL SPONSOR

$1,000

• Your corporate logo featured on one banner to be displayed on event grounds

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