PARTNER WITH CARDFEST EXPO

Put your brand directly in front of thousands of passionate sports collectors, gaming enthusiasts, families, and high-net-worth investors. CardFest Expo offers premium, high-visibility sponsorship activations that travel with us from town to town. Don't just buy ad space — become a core part of the ultimate hobby experience.

WHY SPONSOR CARDFEST EXPO?

Massive Foot Traffic

Thousands of engaged attendees per show, spending an average of 3–5 hours at the venue.

Unmatched Engagement

Your brand integrated into live celebrity streams, digital signage, interactive gaming spaces, and premium attendee lounges.

Digital Reach

Aggressive localized social media campaigns, email newsletters, and live-streamed event coverage.

AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Tier 1

Title Sponsor — Presenting Partner

Flagship

$5,000 / show

What's Included

  • Exclusive main naming rights: "CardFest Expo Presented by [Sponsor]" on all promo, ads, press, and website
  • Main stage branding — logo front-and-center on the celebrity break backdrop and live-stream overlays
  • 3–5 verbal host shout-outs during peak hours and live breaks
  • Complimentary 2-table endcap near the main entrance or stage
  • Dedicated solo social post plus top logo with direct link on cardfestexpo.com
  • (10) All-Access passes — VIP Vault, early entry, and a stage break spot opportunity
  • 30–60 second commercial played on the video wall

TIER 2 — $2,500 / show

Kids Vault & Trading Center

  • Exclusive naming: "The [Sponsor] Kids Vault"
  • Flyer/coupon or branded item in every Gem Mint Rewards bag
  • Designated 10×10 promo table next to the Kids Zone
  • Social highlight + live PA announcements
  • (4) All-Access passes + 30s video wall commercial

Kids Vault Hobby Academy

  • Naming: "The [Sponsor] Kids Hobby Academy" or workshop powered by your brand
  • Banner placement over education tables
  • Custom branded Hobby Starter Sheets for workshop grads
  • Optional promo table adjacent to the learning center
  • (4) All-Access passes + 30s video wall commercial

Celebrity Box Break & Main Stage

  • Stage visibility: break hosted on the [Sponsor] Main Stage
  • Opening/closing verbal mentions + logo overlay on streams
  • Sponsor-branded hats, shirts, or banners around the break table
  • Social highlight + live PA announcements
  • (4) All-Access passes + 30s video wall commercial

Official VIP Lounge

  • Exclusive naming: "The [Sponsor] VIP Lounge" on maps, schedules, and web
  • Custom banners, table tents, and lounge branding
  • Branded swag/flyers inside every VIP Swag Bag
  • Social shout-outs + periodic live PA announcements
  • (4) VIP All-Access passes + 30s video wall commercial
Tier 3

Official Celebrity Guest Sponsor

$2,000 / show

  • Co-branded naming: "[Celebrity] Appearance Brought to You By [Sponsor]"
  • 2–4 complimentary VIP passes with priority access and private photo-ops
  • Company name on the celebrity guest sponsor banner
  • Frequent live PA shout-outs throughout the day
  • Dedicated collaborative social posts with the celebrity announcement
  • 15 second commercial on the video wall
Tier 4

Official Livestream & Stage Stream Sponsor

$1,000 / show

  • Logo as a permanent screen overlay during all live broadcast segments
  • Minimum 4 live verbal sponsor read-outs by the stream host
  • Co-branded YouTube titles, thumbnails, and descriptions
  • Permanent footprint — full broadcast replay stays on YouTube
  • Dedicated collaborative social spotlight posts

TIER 5 — ADD-ONS

$250

Wristband / Stamp

Logo on the entry stamp — carried by every attendee all day.

$500

VIP Lounge Bag

Supply tote bags for VIPs or place flyers/coupons in VIP entry packs.

$750

Lanyard & Badge

Logo on ribbon lanyards or the back of vendor/VIP badges.

In-Kind

Door Prize Partner

Donate prizes, gift cards, boxes, or memorabilia for digital signage and public mentions.

LET'S BUILD A CUSTOM ACTIVATION

Ready to elevate your brand's presence in the hobby community? We offer custom-tailored multi-city packages to fit your marketing budget and business goals.

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