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PARTNER WITH CARDFEST EXPO

Put your brand in front of passionate sports collectors, gaming enthusiasts, families, and hobby 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?

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

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Premier Level

Exclusive Lanyard Sponsorship

$10,000

Put your brand around the neck of every single attendee, vendor, and VIP at CardFest Expo.

What's Included

  • Exclusive floor-wide brand dominance: custom co-branded lanyards distributed to 100% of attendees, vendors, media, and VIPs
  • Main stage commercial spot: one 60-second video commercial played at least 3 times during peak show hours
  • 5+ prime-time live host audio shout-outs during major live box breaks and celebrity panels
  • Dedicated solo social and web feature with prime logo placement and direct link
  • (10) VIP All-Access passes with early entry, VIP Lounge access, catering, and a Live Main Stage Pack Break opportunity
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Marquee Sponsor

VIP Celebrity Presenting Sponsor

$30,000 | 1 exclusive title spot

Bring the biggest name in sports history to CardFest Expo—and tie your brand directly to their star power.

  • Exclusive “Presented By” naming rights across all marketing
  • Private 15-minute VIP meet-and-greet photo-op and autograph session
  • Primary logo backdrop on the Main Stage during the celebrity Q&A and box break
  • Company logo printed on every VIP Pass
  • Five 60-second prime-time commercials and frequent host shout-outs
  • Dedicated solo marketing takeover with social posts featuring your logo alongside the celebrity
  • Premier header-banner logo placement with backlink on cardfestexpo.com
  • (14) VIP All-Access passes with front-row seating, VIP Lounge access, early entry, and catering
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Exclusive Sponsor

Show Bag Sponsorship

$7,500

Put your brand directly into the hands of every single attendee who walks through the door.

What's Included

  • Company logo prominently printed on every official CardFest Expo show bag
  • Exclusive right to include a promotional flyer, discount card, sample, or branded item in every bag
  • One 60-second commercial played on the main stage video walls during peak hours
  • 3+ prime-time live host audio shout-outs directing guests to your exclusive offer
  • Dedicated social and web feature with logo placement and direct link
  • (8) VIP All-Access passes with early entry, VIP Lounge access, catering, and a Live Main Stage Pack Break opportunity
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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
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Tier 1

Exclusive Official Wi-Fi Sponsorship

$3,500

Power the show floor and capture 100% digital engagement. Every person who connects to the floor network interacts directly with your brand first.

  • Custom network name (SSID) set directly to your company name
  • “Free Wi-Fi Courtesy Of [Your Brand]” signage on vendor tables, registration desks, and stage screens
  • 2–3 live host audio shout-outs reminding guests to connect
  • Logo placement under Official Partners on cardfestexpo.com plus a dedicated social media shout-out
  • (6) VIP All-Access passes with early floor entry, catering, and VIP Lounge access
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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TIER 5 — ADD-ONS

$500

VIP Lounge Bag

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

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In-Kind

Door Prize Partner

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

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BUILD A CUSTOM ACTIVATION

Every package above has its own inquiry form. Mix tiers, add-ons, and multi-city activations — tell us what you are trying to accomplish.

Contact About Custom Sponsorship

Or email info@cardfestexpo.com