The
16th
Annual Teddy Bear Picnic
WHAT
The Charleston Parks Conservancy will host their 16th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic at Hampton Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The Teddy Bear Picnic is a fun-filled day of live music, hula-hoops, bubbles, crafts, face painting, games, and a parade Families come together in Hampton Park to enjoy a picnic lunch, fun activities for all ages and the opportunity to spend a wonderful afternoon in the park. Best of all, this family-friendly event is FREE to attend!
The quality of a city is directly related to the quality of its parks. The Charleston Parks Conservancy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to inspire the people of Charleston to connect with their parks and together create stunning public spaces and a strong community With expert staff and a passionate corps of volunteers we work to rejuvenate parks and bring people in the community together through fun and engaging programming. The Conservancy must raise 90% of our operating budget annually to continued serve our community Teddy Bear Picnic sponsorships are critical to the Conservancy’s ability to host large scale free community events Thank you for your support
WHEN
Sunday, March 1, 2026 1:30-4:00 PM
WHERE
Hampton Park
30 Mary Murray Drive Charleston, SC
WHO
Thanks to our volunteers, we are able to accomplish so much and maintain stunning public spaces in our community In 2009, a group of volunteers decided to offer a free event to bring children and families into the park and create lasting childhood memories, all while raising awareness about The Conservancy At 2025's Teddy Bear Picnic, over 2,000 children and families came out for a day of fun in Hampton Park!
Join Charleston's leading businesses, elevate your brand to a coveted audience and support the Conservancy’s mission by sponsoring one of our unique signature events. Contact Caroline Rothkpof crothkopf@charlestonparksconservancy.org to find the best fit for your organization.
We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire the people of Charleston to connect with their parks and together create stunning public places and a strong community The Conservancy secures 90% of the funding required to maintain 26 parks, gardens and trails across the city through private and corporate donations The Conservancy provides year-round park care, focusing on strategic seasonal plantings, major park revitalizations, sustainable maintenance and piloting innovative uses of public land to serve those in need.
10,000 Monthly website viewers
Charleston Parks Conservancy Marketing Reach Growth
54% Average email open rate
14,000 Newsletter subscribers
9,300 19,100 Instagram followers
Facebook followers
2025 Teddy Bear Picnic At A Glance
2,000 attendees
3 instagram posts 18,411 views 256 shares
Park Signage in High Traffic Public Parks
Colonial Lake 31k annual visitors Hampton Park 86k annual visitors
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsorship dollars will directly support the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s mission and work in 26 City of Charleston parks. Partnering with The Conservancy for The Teddy Bear Picnic offers your business the opportunity to showcase your brand and align itself with this signature community event. Sponsorships are tailored to meet the needs and objectives of our corporate partners and benefits are commensurate with giving levels
Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 (Exclusive)
Event
Naming Rights
Ex Teddy Bear Picnic Presented by "Your Company's Name"
Company logo included in preferred placement on event promotional materials and marketing at all events including but not limited to: event signage, volunteer t-shirts, event website, email campaigns, and social media.
Company name listed on event signage and onsite printed material Logo recognition on volunteer t-shirts (over 100 volunteers day of)
Special recognition on stage during the event
Opportunity to have a promotional card or giveaway item (NOTE: 750 items must be provided by February 28, 2026 to be included)
Opportunity for onsite 10x10 Activity Tent
Opportunity to offer a co-branded giveaway item to all children who attend
Teddy Bear Urgent Care Sponsor- $7,500 (Exclusive)
The Teddy Bear Urgent Care Station is a special place for “injured” bears needing treatment or wellbear checkups.
Onsite 10x10 Activity Tent
Logo recognition on the banner displayed at the Teddy Bear Urgent Care
Opportunity to have your staff volunteer at the Teddy Bear Urgent Care
Company logo included in preferred placement on event promotional materials and marketing at all events including but not limited to: event signage, event website, email campaigns, and social media.
Opportunity to have a promotional card or giveaway item placed in bags that children are given
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is a non-profit organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law
Sponsorship Opportunities
Stage Sponsor- $5,000 (Exclusive)
Verbal recognition on stage at Teddy Bear Picnic
Logo recognition on onsite Stage Signage
Company logo included in event promotional materials and marketing at both events including but not limited to: event signage, event website, email campaigns, and social media
Art Pavilion Sponsor- $5,000 (Exclusive)
Verbal recognition on stage at Teddy Bear Picnic
Logo recognition on art pavilion at the gazebo in Hampton Park
Company logo included in event promotional materials and marketing at both events including but not limited to: event signage, event website, email campaigns, and social media
Butterfly Photo Booth Sponsor- $2,500
Logo recognition on photobooth signage
(Exclusive)
Company logo included in event promotional materials and marketing at both events including but not limited to: event signage, event website, email campaigns, and social media
Field Games Sponsor- $1,000
Logo recognition on signage at the field games area of Teddy Bear Picnic
Company logo included in event promotional materials and marketing at both events including but not limited to: event signage, event website, email campaigns, and social media
Community Sponsor- $500
Company logo or family listing included in event promotional materials and marketing including but not limited to: event signage, event website, email campaigns, and group social media
Sign Me Up!
I want to support the Charleston Parks Conservancy by sponsoring the 16th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic in Hampton Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026
Sponsorship Levels In-Kind Donation
☐ Presenting Sponsor ($10,000)
☐ Teddy Bear Urgent Care Sponsor ($7,500)
☐ Stage Sponsor ($5,000)
☐ Art Pavilion Sponsor ($5,000)
☐ Butterfly Photo Book Sponsor ($2,500)
☐ Community Sponsor ($500)
Payment Options
☐ My check is enclosed.
Cash Value Amount of Donation: $
Type of Goods/Services donated:
☐ I will pay with a credit card online at charlestonparksconservancy.org/donate.
Sponsor Listing
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Charleston Parks Conservancy
Attn: Emily Topham
P O Box 31187, Charleston, SC 29417 843 724 5003 (office) OR email etopham@charlestonparksconservancy org
2024 IMPACT
26 parks under Conservancy stewardship
48,000
new plants were installed in our public spaces this year.
8,300
hours were donated to assist in watering, gardening, harvesting, and more nearly 1,000 volunteers
1,024
ounces of honey harvested from our honeybee hives
1,108
flower bouquets grown, harvested, arranged and donated to organizations supporting women in Charleston.
182
hours of free community events and educational programs hosted by the Conservancy
300+
different plant species maintained in the parks and community gardens
4,875
pounds of produce cultivated and harvested, then donated to six local organizations to improve food insecurity in our community
varieties of vegetables, flowers, fruits, and herbs, including heritage and heirlooms, grown in the community gardens
60