Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship Opportunities

Ford Parade, Park & Party
Carlisle Events hosts the largest all-Ford show in the world the 1st Saturday of June, so we partner with their team to bring hundreds of show field participants on a procession to our beautiful downtown. After the parade, the streets are flooded with spectators as the drivers park to allow an opportunity for an up-close and personal view of their vehicles.

SPONSOR THIS EVENT: $1,500

Corvette Parade, Park & Party
Carlisle Events has hosted the most remarkable Corvette show for more than 40 years, so we team up to bring a motorcade of spectacular showpieces to the downtown the last weekend of August. After the parade, the streets are flooded with spectators as the drivers park to allow an opportunity for an up-close and personal view of their vehicles.

SPONSOR THIS EVENT: $2,800

Harvest of the Arts
Celebrating the 41st anniversary, this juried show promotes fine artists and craftsmen whose exhibits showcase their vast talents. The festival occurs the 3rd Saturday of September from 10am-5pm, and features on-site demonstrations, live music and a variety of food vendors. There will also be a Kids Alley and a car show that boasts a fine collection of European sport vehicles.

EVENT SPONSOR: $7,500 

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR: $3,500

Molly Pitcher Birthday Bash
Join us as we celebrate Carlisle’s most historic icon, Molly Pitcher, as well as the 10th anniversary of the Molly Pitcher Brewing Company. The block party will be held along East South Street the 2nd Saturday of October from 3-9pm, in front of the entrance to the gravesite and the brewery. Entertainment including music, festival food and libations.  Vendor opportunities.

SPONSORSHIPS: $500-$3,500

Small Business Saturday
This National event promotes 2 of our favorite things:  Shopping Small, and Shopping Local... In support of our local merchants, we offer Shop Small tote bags with LoveBucks certificates as an incentive to shop here at home, in downtown Carlisle.

SPONSOR THIS EVENT: $1,500

Making Spirits Bright Holiday Parade
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a festive holiday parade that celebrates Santa’s arrival to downtown. Co-hosted with Carlisle Parks & Recreation, the parade is held the Thursday that follows Thanksgiving.

EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR: $5,000

SUPPORTING SPONSOR: $1,000

Holly Jolly Jubilee
This annual event occurs the first Saturday of December from 3-6pm and features visits and photos with Santa, tons of activities for kids:  crafts, caricatures, face-painting, balloon-twisting, and the traditional tree-lighting ceremony.

KIDS ACTIVITIES SPONSORSHIP:  $1,500

SUPPORTING SPONSOR: $500

Hotchee New Year
Let’s ring in the new year together! Join us at the Carlisle Theatre as we drop a giant replica of the Hamilton Restaurant’s prizes Hotchee Dog! Live music, hot dog eating contest, party favors and fun activities for all ages. 

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: $500-$1,500

Exclusive Event Sponsorship will always include:

  • Company branding (name & logo) attached to all event marketing*
  • Setup space made available during the event as well as the opportunity to distribute products/coupons to participants
  • Logo on lovecarlisle.com with a link to your organization’s site
  • Name/logo on all printed or digital marketing material, including social media sites
  • Full page advertising included in the event program booklet, when applicable

Advertising:

  • Newspaper & Digital Advertising:  We partner with the Sentinel to market within a 40-mile radius of downtown Carlisle.
  • Poster Distribution to the downtown merchants within the Downtown C1 Historic District.
  • Digital Advertising to targeted local markets and out of area markets in addition to our social media pages of nearly 14,000 followers.
  • Event Listings on the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce’s website and email blasts.

Additional Opportunities

Ask about our downtown Business Banners and other beautification & revitalization efforts, including murals, Bloomin’ Carlisle planters and tree well sponsorships.