clean, safe & Beautify
Join us in providing a clean, safe, and beautiful Downtown Evansville!
Our efforts include landscaping, public art, litter removal, pressure washing, security, and maintenance throughout the central business district. As a sponsor you receive brand visibility with our residents, workers, and visitors where they live, work, dine, shop and play -- while we do all the work for your block!
Adopt-a-block
SPONSOR
$500 A BLOCK
• Signage with name/company logo on a mutually agreed upon block within the EID boundaries. The sign measures 6” x 9.” The sponsorship is effective for one year following installation.
• As sponsor you will receive recognition via:
o EID website (DowntownEvansvile.com/adoptablock) with a link to your website/social media
o Social media post annually on the EID Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
o Listing in 2023 Annual Report (published February 2024)
o Acknowledgement in monthly e-newsletter (3,300+ contacts)
The Sponsor has the option to renew at a discounted rate of $400 annually.
2022 EVENTS IN REVIEW
12
40,000+ EVENTS ATTENDEES SPONSORS
60 MORE THAN
Here’s what our event attendees had to say...
Fireworks on the Ohio
“Thank you to all the sponsors who made tonight’s event so memorable! We throughouly enjoyed our evening Downtown!”
- Beccy W.
Dog Day Downtown
“This was the best event of the year so far. Thank you for hosting this PAWSOME day!!”
- Stacey L.
Sidewalk Sale
“Great day. It gets bigger and better every year!”
- Jan C.
A Downtown Christmas
“Always impressed with these events! Thank you Downtown Evansville for making them so fun and free!”
- Sammy K.
2
historical walking tour
MAY 2023
Anticipated attendance: 100+
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$500
21+ EVENT
WINE WALK SERIES
APRIL 28, 2023
AUGUST 25, 2023
Anticipated attendance: 2,000+ each night
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$2,000 EACH WINE WALK
As the presenting sponsor, your logo/name would be on all materials and you would receive 10 complimentary tickets to each wine walk.
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR(S)
$500 (MULTIPLE AVAILABLE)
historical walking tour
4th annual SIDEWALK SALE
Evansville’s longest street sale
Anticipated attendance: 2,000+
MAY 13, 2023
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Flower wall photo backdrop & kids/ Mother’s Day Weekend Activities
$1,500
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR(S)
$500 (MULTIPLE AVAILABLE)
SMALL BUSINESS
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
Anticipated attendance: 2,000+
BAG SPONSOR
$1,000
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR(S)
$500 (MULTIPLE AVAILABLE)
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS
FIREWORKS ON THE OHIO
JULY 4, 2023
Anticipated attendance: 30,000+
Sponsorship opportunities ranging from $500 - $30,000 listed separately.
Yoga series
Weekly Free Yoga Classes
MAY, JUNE, SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$1,000
SHOPPING EVENTS
Photo: Tom Barrows
NEW for 2023! NEW for 2023!
4th
DOG DAY DOWNTOWN
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
Anticipated attendance: 4,000+ Humans, 1,000+ Dogs
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$5,000
Company name/logo incorporated into event logo and promotional giveaways. Recognized as the Presenting Sponsor in all communications and signage at the event.
PET PAMPERING & WELLNESS SPONSOR
$750
Sponsor of pet nail trims and pet massages. Signage displayed next to the pet pampering & wellness station with your company name/logo.
BONE BAR SPONSOR
$500
Sponsors free dog bones to furry guests.
PUP CUP SPONSOR
$500
Sponsors free pup cups to furry guests.
PET PORTRAIT SPONSOR
$500
Sponsors photographer to take posed professional guest and pet photos at the event. Photos will be posted to the EID’s Facebook page after the event with the sponsor’s logo.
GENERAL SPONSOR
$500
*All sponsorships include booth space to interact with event attendees.
night market series
A farmers + craft market at night!
Fourth & Sixth Streets
June & November
Anticipated attendance: 1,500+
6TH ANNUAL NOCO MAKERS MARKET
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Anticipated attendance: 1,500+
PRESENTING SPONSOR $1,000 EACH
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR(S) $500 (MULTIPLE AVAILABLE)
PRESENTING SPONSOR
KIDS’ ACTIVITY SPONSOR(S) $500 (MULTIPLE AVAILABLE)
PUMPKIN PATCH SPONSOR $500
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR(S) $500 (MULTIPLE AVAILABLE)
annual
5
3rd annual HALLOWEEN STROLL AND TRUNK-OR-TREAT CAR SHOW
OCTOBER 28, 2023
Anticipated attendance: 4,000+
PRESENTING SPONSOR $2,500
CANDY SPONSOR $500
KIDS’ ACTIVITY SPONSOR(S) $500 (MULTIPLE AVAILABLE)
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR(S) $500 (MULTIPLE AVAILABLE)
10th annual A
DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS
The region’s premier family-friendly holiday event.
DECEMBER 2, 2023
Anticipated attendance: 5,000+
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$5,000 - SECURED
SANTA’S WORKSHOP SPONSOR (Large tent with free children’s activities & face painting) $2,500
CLARA THE REINDEER & PONY RIDES SPONSOR $1,000
PETTING ZOO SPONSOR $1,000
VISIT WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS SPONSOR $1,000
HOLIDAY INFLATABLE ALLEY MAZE SPONSOR $1,000
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR(S) $1,000 (MULTIPLE AVAILABLE)
4TH annual SANTA STROLL
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Anticipated attendance: 2,000+
PRESENTING SPONSOR $1,500
Polar Express themed installation!
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR(S) $500 (MULTIPLE AVAILABLE)
NEW for 2023! NEW for 2023! NEW for 2023! NEW for 2023! NEW for 2023! NEW for 2023! NEW for 2023! NEW for 2023!
EVENT SPONSOR BENEFITS
Pre-Event Recognition
Company name/logo included in the event
logo
Website presence
Annual Report
Facebook (30K+ Followers)
Instagram (11K+ Followers)
Twitter (2.8K+ Followers)
LinkedIn (2K+ Followers)
“Boosted” recognition on social media
Company name included in radio PSAs
Company name mentioned in TV appearances
E-newsletter
Event Flyer
News Release
Listed as sponsor on community calendars
Complimentary admissions (if ticketed event)
On-Site Recognition
Booth Space
Event Signage
Post-Event Recognition
Social media post with event photos
PRESENTING SPONSOR EVENT SPONSORSHIP
7 Political candidates are eligible to sponsor events. Political sponsorship rates match corporate sponsorship rates.
TO BECOME A SPONSOR PLEASE CONTACT: ADAM TRINKEL Marketing, Communications, & Events Director (812) 492-4536 adam@downtownevansville.com 318 Main Street, Suite 401 Evansville, Indiana info@downtownevansville.com DowntownEvansville.com
