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Become a Market Sponsor

Why Become a Market Sponsor?

Target Audience: Projected 100–300+ weekly visitors (families, tourists, after-work shoppers, Iron Pig diners) over the summer season, Thursday evenings, June 3 to September 2, 2027 (14 weeks).

Benefits for Sponsors: Logo on signs/banners, social shoutouts, vendor booth mentions, sampling opportunities, and association with “fresh local food + Northern Michigan summer.”

Timing: Commit early for early-bird discounts or bonus perks. Sponsors commit by April 1, 2027 for the 14-week season (June 3 to September 2, 2027).

Seed / Friend Sponsorship

$250

Sponsors get: Logo on main market banner + weekly social media thank-you (Facebook/Instagram) + 1 dedicated post.

In-kind options: Donate tents, tables, or trash bags

Best for: Small local shops, farms, artisans

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Grower Sponsorship

$500

Sponsors get: All Seed benefits + logo on weekly vendor map/handouts + 2 dedicated posts + mention at grand opening

In-kind options: Provide market swag (bags, reusable totes)

Best for: Banks/credit unions, local businesses

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Harvester Sponsorship

$1,000

Sponsors get: All Grower benefits + prime banner space at entrance + ability to set up a small info booth or sample station weekly + email blast feature

In-kind options: Gift cards or product donations for vendor drawings/raffles

Best for: Larger tourism partners, grocery/co-ops

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Market Presenting Sponsor

$1,500

Sponsors get: All above + market naming rights (e.g., “Lakeside Market presented by [Sponsor]”; naming covers the market only, not the Lakeside Pavilion) + live announcements + prominent signage all season

In-kind options: Major in-kind (music, porta-potties, power)

Best for: Tourism Bureau, big local employers

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Add-Ons

$100 for a single-week spotlight or $200 for a “Vendor of the Week” sponsorship.

Custom / In-Kind

Flexible for businesses that prefer donating services/products instead of cash (e.g., a local coffee shop donating cups or samples, or a local band providing live music one night).