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

Flagship

Title Sponsor: The Live Celebrity Main Stage & Box Break

The highest-visibility activation in the building. Your brand owns the entertainment hub where our local celebrity guest hosts the main event.

What's Included

  • Exclusive "Presented by [Your Brand]" naming rights for the Main Stage
  • Logo prominently displayed on the live-stream overlay broadcasted to thousands of viewers online
  • Your branded apparel worn by the celebrity guest and break hosts during the headline rip
  • Prominent placement on all event entry tickets and local marketing flyers

The CardFest Kids Zone Activation

Perfect for family-focused brands, local businesses, or TCG shops looking to build the next generation of collectors.

What's Included

  • Naming rights to the interactive Kids Zone space — Pokémon learning clinics, coloring stations, and free rookie pack giveaways
  • Dedicated 10x10 booth space directly adjacent to the Kids Zone
  • Your logo printed on custom "CardFest Youth Trading Mats" for the first 200 kids through the door

The VIP Vault Lounge Sponsor

Target affluent buyers, high-end vintage dealers, and VIP ticket holders who deal in premium sports cards and ultra-rare Pokémon grails.

What's Included

  • Exclusive branding rights to the restricted-access VIP lounge (e.g., The [Your Brand] Vault Lounge)
  • Custom branded signage on all catering tables, charging stations, and lounge seating
  • Opportunity to place premium promotional items inside official VIP attendee gift bags

Celebrity Guest & Autograph Pavilion Sponsor

Associate your brand directly with the star power of the event.

What's Included

  • Your logo featured on the backdrop banner used for all official celebrity photo-ops and autograph signing tables
  • "Bring your own product" activation: celebrity holds or poses with your product for official social media assets
  • Shout-outs from the celebrity guest across their personal or the expo's social media channels leading up to the event

Official Admission Wristband & Lanyard Sponsor

Literal walking advertisements. Every single person in the venue — attendees, vendors, and staff — will be wearing your brand.

What's Included

  • Exclusive logo placement on all general admission wristbands or premium VIP lanyards distributed at the front gate
  • High-frequency brand impressions that extend beyond the show as collectors keep them as souvenirs

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.

Contact Sponsorship Team