Sponsor Application
Sponsorship Application - Septemberfest 2026
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Deadline: Aug 01, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Sep 05, 2026 10:00 am - Sep 07, 2026 9:00 pm (CDT)
About the event
About the application
Terms & Conditions
Prices
| Cash Sponsor Donation | $25.00 | Non-refundable | Simply want to make a donation towards Septemberfest? This is the spot to do so. Thank you for supporting Septemberfest as it is greatly appreciated! |
| 10' x 10' On-Site Activation - One (1) Day - Standard Rate | $3,250.00 | Non-refundable | On-site Sponsor Activation Booth and Optional Labor Day Parade Participation • Includes one (1) 10’ x 10’ tent, two (2) skirted tables, two (2) chairs, and access to electricity (if specified) • Includes on-site parking for two vehicles per day of sponsorship • Separate application required to participate in the parade • Certificate of Insurance (COI) required for booth holders • Subject to all terms and conditions outlined in Sponsorship Guidelines document |
| 10' x 10' On-Site Activation -Two (2) Days - Standard Rate | $5,500.00 | Non-refundable | On-site Sponsor Activation Booth and Optional Labor Day Parade Participation • Includes one (1) 10’ x 10’ tent, two (2) skirted tables, two (2) chairs, and access to electricity (if specified) • Includes on-site parking for two vehicles per day of sponsorship • Separate application required to participate in the parade • Certificate of Insurance (COI) required for booth holders • Subject to all terms and conditions outlined in Sponsorship Guidelines document |
| On-Site Activation Space - Three (3) Days/All Weekend - Standard Rate | $7,000.00 | Non-refundable | On-site Sponsor Activation Booth and Optional Labor Day Parade Participation • Includes one (1) 10’ x 10’ tent (unless sponsor indicated they will bring their own tent), two (2) skirted tables, two (2) chairs, and access to electricity (if specified) • Includes on-site parking for two vehicles per day of sponsorship • Separate application required to participate in the parade • Certificate of Insurance (COI) required for booth holders • Subject to all terms and conditions outlined in Sponsorship Guidelines document |
| 10' x 20' On-Site Activation - One (1) Day - Standard Rate | $4,750.00 | Non-refundable | On-site Sponsor Activation Booth and Optional Labor Day Parade Participation • Includes two (2) 10’ x 10’ tents, two (2) skirted tables, two (2) chairs, and access to electricity (if specified) • Includes on-site parking for two vehicles per day of sponsorship • Separate application required to participate in the parade • Certificate of Insurance (COI) required for booth holders • Subject to all terms and conditions outlined in Sponsorship Guidelines document |
| 10' x 20' On-Site Activation - Two (2) Days - Standard Rate | $8,000.00 | Non-refundable | On-site Sponsor Activation Booth and Optional Labor Day Parade Participation • Includes two (2) 10’ x 10’ tents, two (2) skirted tables, two (2) chairs, and access to electricity (if specified) • Includes on-site parking for two vehicles per day of sponsorship • Separate application required to participate in the parade • Certificate of Insurance (COI) required for booth holders • Subject to all terms and conditions outlined in Sponsorship Guidelines document |
| 10' x 20' On-Site Activation - Three (3) Days/All Weekend - Standard Rate | $10,000.00 | Non-refundable | On-site Sponsor Activation Booth and Optional Labor Day Parade Participation • Includes two (2) 10’ x 10’ tents (unless sponsor indicated they will bring their own tent), two (2) skirted tables, two (2) chairs, and access to electricity (if specified) • Includes on-site parking for two vehicles per day of sponsorship • Separate application required to participate in the parade • Certificate of Insurance (COI) required for booth holders • Subject to all terms and conditions outlined in Sponsorship Guidelines document |
| 10' x 10' On-Site Activation - One (1) Day - Reduced Rate | $500.00 | Non-refundable | Reduced-rate sponsorships are available to qualifying local small businesses that are independent, non-franchise businesses with 10 or fewer employees and meet at least one of the following criteria: located in the Village of Schaumburg, located within Schaumburg Township, active Schaumburg Business Association member, restaurant participating in the Taste of Schaumburg, or nonprofit participating in Taste of Schaumburg’s Not-for-Profit Day. On-site Sponsor Activation Booth and Optional Labor Day Parade Participation • Includes one (1) 10’ x 10’ tent, two (2) skirted tables, two (2) chairs, and access to electricity (if specified) • Includes on-site parking for two vehicles per day of sponsorship • Separate application required to participate in the parade • Certificate of Insurance (COI) required for booth holders • Subject to all terms and conditions outlined in Sponsorship Guidelines document |
| 10' x 10' On-Site Activation - Two (2) Days - Reduced Rate | $750.00 | Non-refundable | Reduced-rate sponsorships are available to qualifying local small businesses that are independent, non-franchise businesses with 10 or fewer employees and meet at least one of the following criteria: located in the Village of Schaumburg, located within Schaumburg Township, active Schaumburg Business Association member, restaurant participating in the Taste of Schaumburg, or nonprofit participating in Taste of Schaumburg’s Not-for-Profit Day. On-site Sponsor Activation Booth and Optional Labor Day Parade Participation • Includes two (2) 10’ x 10’ tents, two (2) skirted tables, two (2) chairs, and access to electricity (if specified) • Includes on-site parking for two vehicles per day of sponsorship • Separate application required to participate in the parade • Certificate of Insurance (COI) required for booth holders • Subject to all terms and conditions outlined in Sponsorship Guidelines document |
| 10' x 10' On-Site Activation -Three (3) Days/All Weekend - Reduced Rate | $1,000.00 | Non-refundable | Reduced-rate sponsorships are available to qualifying local small businesses that are independent, non-franchise businesses with 10 or fewer employees and meet at least one of the following criteria: located in the Village of Schaumburg, located within Schaumburg Township, active Schaumburg Business Association member, restaurant participating in the Taste of Schaumburg, or nonprofit participating in Taste of Schaumburg’s Not-for-Profit Day. On-site Sponsor Activation Booth and Optional Labor Day Parade Participation • Includes one (1) 10’ x 10’ tent (unless sponsor indicated they will bring their own tent), two (2) skirted tables, two (2) chairs, and access to electricity (if specified) • Includes on-site parking for two vehicles per day of sponsorship • Separate application required to participate in the parade • Certificate of Insurance (COI) required for booth holders • Subject to all terms and conditions outlined in Sponsorship Guidelines document |
| Digital On-Site Advertising Package - Static Ads | $1,500.00 | Non-refundable | $1,950 value Sponsors receive one (1) static ad slot for each the festival’s three (3) LED billboards: Festival Entrance LED Billboard, Central LED Billboard and the Main Stage LED Billboard. Static ads are displayed for 10 seconds per rotation. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| Digital On-Site Advertising Package - Video/Animated Graphics | $1,800.00 | Non-refundable | $2,400 value Sponsors receive one (1) video or animated graphic ad slot displayed on the festival’s three (3) LED billboards: Festival Entrance LED Billboard, Central LED Billboard and the Main Stage LED Billboard. Videos/animated graphic slots are a maximum of 10 seconds per rotation. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| Main Stage LED Static Ad | $650.00 | Non-refundable | Sponsors receive one (1) static ad slot on the festival’s Main Stage LED Billboard. Static ads are displayed for 10 seconds per rotation. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| Main Stage LED Video/Animated Graphic – 10 seconds | $800.00 | Non-refundable | Sponsors receive one (1) video/animated graphic slot on the festival’s Main Stage LED Billboard at a maximum duration of 10 seconds. Audio not supported; subtitles or embedded text acceptable. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| Main Stage LED Video/Animated Graphic – 30 seconds | $900.00 | Non-refundable | Sponsors receive one (1) video/animated graphic slot on the festival’s Main Stage LED Billboard at a maximum duration of 30 seconds. Audio not supported; subtitles or embedded text acceptable. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| Main Stage LED Video/Animated Graphic – 60 seconds | $1,200.00 | Non-refundable | Sponsors receive one (1) video/animated graphic slot on the festival’s Main Stage LED Billboard at a maximum duration of 60 seconds. Audio not supported; subtitles or embedded text acceptable. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| Main Stage LED Video/Animated Graphic – 90 seconds | $1,500.00 | Non-refundable | Sponsors receive one (1) video/animated graphic slot on the festival’s Main Stage LED Billboard at a maximum duration of 90 seconds. Audio not supported; subtitles or embedded text acceptable. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| Main Stage LED Static Ad - Reduced Rate | $550.00 | Non-refundable | Reduced LED billboard rates are available to eligible nonprofits and SBA members regardless of employee count. Eligibility verification is required. Sponsors receive one (1) static ad slot on the festival’s Main Stage LED Billboard. Static ads are displayed for 10 seconds per rotation. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| Festival Entrance LED Static Ad | $650.00 | Non-refundable | Sponsors receive one (1) static ad slot on the Festival Entrance LED Billboard. Static ads are displayed for 10 seconds per rotation. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| Festival Entrance LED Video/Animated Graphic – 10 seconds | $800.00 | Non-refundable | Sponsors receive one (1) video/animated graphic slot on the Festival Entrance LED Billboard at a maximum duration of 10 seconds. Audio not supported; subtitles or embedded text acceptable. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| Festival Entrance LED Billboard Static Ad - Reduced Rate | $550.00 | Non-refundable | Reduced LED billboard rates are available to eligible nonprofits and SBA members regardless of employee count. Eligibility verification is required. Sponsors receive one (1) static ad slot on the Festival Entrance LED Billboard. Static ads are displayed for 10 seconds per rotation. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| Central LED Static Ad | $650.00 | Non-refundable | Sponsors receive one (1) static ad slot on the Central LED Billboard. Static ads are displayed for 10 seconds per rotation. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| Central LED Video/Animated Graphic – 10 seconds | $800.00 | Non-refundable | Sponsors receive one (1) video/animated graphic slot on the Central LED Billboard at a maximum duration of 10 seconds. Audio not supported; subtitles or embedded text acceptable. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| Central LED Static Ad - Reduced Rate | $550.00 | Non-refundable | Reduced LED billboard rates are available to eligible nonprofits and SBA members regardless of employee count. Eligibility verification is required. Sponsors receive one (1) static ad slot on the Central LED Billboard. Static ads are displayed for 10 seconds per rotation. Content must be designed to each LED screen’s specifications. Design specifications and file requirements are available at septemberfest.org. Content must be uploaded at septemberfest.org/sponsor by Friday, August 14. |
| On-Site Physical Banner - Standard Size | $150.00 | Non-refundable | - Standard banners: 3’ H x 8’ W recommended; 4’ H x 10’ W max - Banners prominently displayed across the 40-acre festival grounds in high-traffic and high-visibility areas - Sponsor banners must be dropped off/delivered to the Special Events Office located at 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60193 by August 28 - Banners supplied by sponsor and will be available for pickup after Septemberfest in mid-September |
| On-Site Physical Banner - Oversized | $225.00 | Non-refundable | - Oversized banners: exceeding 4’ H x 10’ W - Banners prominently displayed across the 40-acre festival grounds in high-traffic and high-visibility areas - Sponsor banners must be dropped off/delivered to the Special Events Office located at 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60193 by August 28 - Banners supplied by sponsor and will be available for pickup after Septemberfest in mid-September |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- What size On-Site Activation?
- Thank you for your interest in Septemberfest sponsorship opportunities. Please complete the application by indicating the sponsorship options you are interested in and providing details specific to your sponsorship. At the end of the application, you will finalize your selections and be presented with a total. Please note that the application CANNOT be submitted without providing payment information (with the exception of in-kind proposals). Accepted payment methods include credit and debit cards, as well as ACH/bank transfers. Please note that all rates quotes are INCLUSIVE OF ALL FEES with the exception of ACH payments which carry a nominal fee.
- Please let us know which day(s) you're interested in exhibiting.
- Are you a new or returning sponsor?
- Septemberfest provides tents for sponsors. Sponsors with activations all three days have the option to bring their own tent. Will you use a tent provided by Septemberfest or are you requesting to bring your own? Subject to inventory availability.
- Are you proposing an in-kind sponsorship?
- Please list display items, promotional giveaways, handouts, brochures, etc. Please note restrictions apply. Items displayed or given away to patrons are subject to approval by the festival. Please see the Sponsorship Guidelines for details.
- Are you making a cash contribution (no sponsorship benefits included)?
- Sponsors with on-site activations must provide insurance information by August 1.
- Please upload a certificate of insurance (COI) if available.
- Are you applying for reduced sponsorship rates as a qualifying Local Small Business, Nonprofit Organization or Festival Participant?
- Are you applying for an On-Site Activation?
- What are your electrical requirements? If none, please state "N/A." Please see Sponsorship Guidelines for details.
- Are you applying for On-Site Digital Advertising (LED Billboards)?
- Digital On-Site Advertising (LED Billboard) content must be received by the end of day on Friday, August 14, via the upload form on septemberfest.org/sponsor.
- Are you applying for On-Site Physical Sponsor Banners?
- Please describe your proposed in-kind sponsorship, including the specifics of the product(s) or services and the value of the sponsorship.
- Are you interested in participating in Septemberfest's Labor Day Parade? A minimum sponsorship investment of $650 applies, and a separate parade application is required & due by August 1.
- Please indicate which criteria you meet to qualify for reduced rates. Verification will be required.
- Banners must be dropped off (or shipped to and received by) the Special Events Office by Friday, August 28.
- I have reviewed and agree to the terms and conditions and sponsorship guidelines included in the document section of the application.
- How did you hear about Septemberfest and our sponsorship opportunities?
- If you selected "other" because you found out about us somewhere else, please let us know where!
- Please confirm the value of your sponsorship investment is $650+ and you will submit the separate parade application.
- Septemberfest provides two (2) skirted tables and two (2) chairs to sponsors who request them. Please indicate if you are requesting tables and chairs.
Sponsorship Application - Septemberfest 2026
55th Septemberfest