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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 main-stage programming, digital signage, interactive gaming spaces, and premium attendee lounges.

Digital Reach

Aggressive localized social media campaigns, email newsletters, and on-site 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 on-site video walls
  • 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 on main stage video walls
  • 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 — 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