Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities

Canada Day Activity Sponsorship Options

This year’s program of activities is designed to reach various community segments, from youth to older adult. Hosted in our downtown core, this year’s event programming will be delivered among friends and neighbours. Activity sponsorship is a high-impact opportunity that creates engagement for all.

Recognition possibilities for all the below listed activity sponsorships include:

• Banner or signage onsite (supplied by sponsor)
• Activation opportunities (staff, giveaways, samples, swag)
• Logo and link on event webpage: www.porthope.ca/canada-day
  

Bouncy Castle $850

Help us provide two bouncy castles in Memorial Park with this high-energy sponsorship opportunity. Bouncy Castles will be signed and staffed and are a favourite amenity for families.

Inflatable Games $775

Help us activate Augusta Street with more hands-on fun for the Port Hope community. Hoop toss and inflatable axe throwing add just the right amount of friendly competition to the day.

Carnival Games and Mini Putt $500

Locally designed and built nine-hole mini putt and selection of carnival games will be set up along Augusta Street from event start to dusk creating a festival feeling in Memorial Park.

Entertainment Sponsor $650 (4 available)

Help us showcase live and local talent from the bandshell at the celebration of the summer. Your sponsorship will also provide backstage refreshments for the performers and mention from the emcee.

Wagon Rides $650

Wagon (carriage) rides will transport event attendees around downtown. Free wagon rides for 3 hours.

Sponsor summer recreation $250 - $450

Sponsor a free program or a free public swim during the month of July to help us expand the Canada Day schedule of events. Programs could include a fitness class, seniors bingo, youth drop in or public swim.

Outdoor Movie $500 (3 available)

A 25ft inflatable screen will transform Memorial Park into an intimate outdoor theatre. The Movie in the Park will take place on June 30 as a kick-off to our Canada Day event. 

Recognition Program:

• Acknowledgement in pre-movie slideshow and script
• Banner/signage on location (provided by sponsor)
• Opportunity for pre-movie commercial (supplied by sponsor)

Fireworks Sponsor $4000

July 1 will bring a fireworks show for the memory books! Fireworks can be viewed from a variety of locations around town, creating a wide reach for this dynamic and popular program component.

Recognition Program:

• Acknowledgement on digital screens at MPH facilities throughout June
• Dedicated Social Media post on Municipal facebook page
• + All activity sponsor recognition opportunities 

Radio sponsor $800

Radio ads to encourage the community to explore the Canada Day Celebration itinerary.

Recognition Program:

• Radio ad presenting sponsor

• Sponsor highlighted in radio ad campaign

Event Mailer $3500

The Municipality of Port Hope will design and distribute a two-sided event flyer, via Canada Post, to promote this year’s event programming and feature the sponsor business to Port Hope residents.

Recognition Program:

• Event Flyer presenting sponsor (business ad supplied by sponsors)

• Flyers distributed to 6,585 Port Hope households

• + All activity sponsor recognition opportunities 

Discover tiered options below to see how your company can inspire community connections this July.

Bronze: Hometown High Five $250

Baseline sponsor

• Logo and link on event website (www.porthope.ca/canada-day) 

Silver: Port Hope Proud $575

Well-rounded recognition at great value

• All bronze recognition +

• Thank you to our sponsors social media post

• Verbal acknowledgement from the podium

• Banner/Signage on Location (provided by sponsor)

Gold: Big Birthday Bash $1400

Custom connection to the most popular/prominent event components

• All Bronze and Silver recognition ++

• Dedicated Social Media post on event facebook page

• Listed and linked in Activenet Email

• Onsite activation opportunities such as 10 x10 booth space in Memorial Park on July 1

Platinum: Celebrate Canada $2400

Platinum is primo! Carry your sponsorship across multiple days of programing and recognition outlets

• All Bronze, Silver, and Gold recognition +++

• Acknowledgement on all indoor screens at MPH facilities throughout June

• Dedicated Social Media Post on Municipal facebook page

• Activation Opportunities

  • Onsite – 10x10 booth space in Memorial Park on July 1, or movie night recognition
  • Offsite – by sponsor of FREE public swim at the Jack Burger Sports Complex, youth drop in or seniors’ program at the Town Park Recreation Centre (with option for onsite activation in recreation centre lobby)

Donations 

Donations and general sponsorship will be gladly accepted and put towards overall event costs. Donation receipts can be issued $100 and over. 

Arts Festival Activity Sponsorship Options

This year’s program of activities is designed to reach various community segments, from youth to older adult. Hosted in our downtown core, this year’s event programming will be delivered among friends and neighbours. Activity sponsorship is a high-impact opportunity that creates an engagement for all.

Recognition possibilities for all the below listed activity sponsorships:

• Banner or signage onsite (supplied by sponsor)
• Activation opportunities (staff, giveaways, samples, swag)
• Logo and link on event webpage: www.porthope.ca/arts-festival

Craft Table $350

Sponsor a craft table for children in Memorial Park! Participants can create a special take-home craft and your sponsorship can help them discover their love of creative activities.

Carnival Games and Mini Putt $500

Locally designed and built nine-hole mini putt and selection of carnival games pop up throughout Memorial Park, offering wholesome, fun activities for all!

Wagon Rides $650

Free wagon rides will be offered on August 12 that will transport riders around the downtown area.

Songwriters Workshop $tbd

This new program component will be hosted by local songstress, Shannon Linton, and will invite new and experienced songwriters to come together to share work and explore ideas to keep the creativity flowing.

Big Band $650

Help us showcase live and local talent from the bandshell as we kick off the festival program. This sponsorship will bring the La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra to kick off the Festival. Your sponsorship will also provide backstage refreshments for the performers and mention from the emcee. 

10-Minute Plays $500 (per play)

Support the 10-Minute Play Series by sponsoring the production of original plays throughout downtown Port Hope for 2023. Many plays are written specifically for this Festival and expose audiences to an accessible theatre experience in an outdoor setting.

Patron of the Arts $400

This sponsorship covers the reservation of indoor venues throughout downtown to ensure a backup rain venue is secured to move the 10-Minute plays indoors. Your sponsorship will also cover securing space for a green room and hospitality for the actors and playwrights to enjoy and find comfort throughout the Festival. Our program will feature nine plays with three play readings each which will employ about 20 actors! 

Stilt Walkers $1300

In 2022, Arts Festival saw the addition of two stilt walkers roaming the festival grounds, vendor market, and Farmer’s market, and we want to keep it going! These colourful characters unify the large festival footprint, and bring levity and whimsy throughout the day, not to mention great photo ops! 

Outdoor Movie $500 (3 available per movie night)

Recognition Program:

• Acknowledgement in Pre-Movie Slideshow and Script
• Banner/Signage on Location (provided by sponsor)
• Opportunity for Pre-Movie Commercial (supplied by sponsor)

Radio sponsor $800

Radio ads to encourage the community to explore the Arts Festival itinerary.

Recognition Program:

• Radio ad presenting sponsor

• Sponsor highlighted in radio ad campaign

Event Mailer $3500

The Municipality of Port Hope will design and distribute a two-sided event flyer, via Canada Post, to promote this year’s event programming and feature the sponsor business to Port Hope residents.

Recognition Program:

• Event Flyer presenting sponsor (business ad supplied by sponsors)

• Flyers distributed to 6,585 Port Hope households

• + All activity sponsor recognition opportunities 

Arts Festival Sponsorship Level Packages

Discover tiered options below to see how your company can inspire community connections this August.

Bronze: Poetic Patron $250

Baseline sponsor

• Logo and link on event website (www.porthope.ca/arts-festival)

Silver: Bohemian Benefactor $575

Well-rounded recognition at great value

• All bronze recognition +
• Thank you to our sponsors social media post
• Verbal acknowledgement from the podium
• Banner/Signage on Location (provided by sponsor)

Gold: Artistic Aficionado $1400

Custom connection to the most popular/prominent event components

• All Bronze and Silver recognition ++
• Dedicated Social Media post on event facebook page
• Listed and linked in Activenet Email
• Onsite activation opportunities, such as 10 x10 booth space in Memorial Park on August 12

Platinum: First-rate Philanthropist $2400

Platinum is primo! Carry your sponsorship across multiple days of programing and recognition outlets

• All Bronze, Silver, and Gold recognition +++
• Acknowledgement on all indoor screens at MPH facilities throughout August
• Dedicated Social Media Post on Municipal facebook page
• Activation Opportunities:
  • Onsite – 10x10 booth space in Memorial Park on August 12, or movie night recognition
  • Offsite – by sponsor of FREE youth or older adult art program at the Townn Park Recreation Centre (with option for onsite activation in recreation centre lobby)

Donations

Donations and general sponsorship will be gladly accepted and put towards overall event costs. Donation receipts can be issued $100 and over.

Movies in the Park Sponsorship details

With a dynamite lineup of five movies, 2023 promises to be another incredible year for Movies in the Park! This program delivers special ‘Canada Day Edition’ and ‘Arts Festival Edition’ movies. Please indicate if sponsoring a particular occurrence of Movies in the Park is of interest to your company.

All movies are hosted in Memorial Park, centrally located in downtown Port Hope. In the event of rain, movies will be moved indoors to the Fall Fair Centre and presented on the same evening. Both venues are accessible, and all movies will be shown with closed captioning.

Your sponsorship will put your brand in front of the audience, where community connections will be made while folks gather and play in the park prior to the film start.

Movie Buff - $500 (per movie)

We offer up to four sponsorships for each movie occurrence.

• Logo and link on event website (www.porthope.ca/movies)
• Acknowledgement in pre-movie slideshow and script
• Banner/signage on location (provided by sponsor)
• Opportunity for pre-movie commercial (supplied by sponsor)
• Opportunity to onsite activation (display, pre-movie activity, give-away)

Candlelight Festival Activity Sponsorship Options

This year’s program of activities is designed to reach various community segments, from youth to older adult. Hosted in our downtown core, this year’s event programming will be delivered among friends and neighbours. Activity sponsorship is a high-impact opportunity that creates an engaging experience for all.

Recognition program possibilities for all the below listed activity sponsorships:

• Banner or signage onsite (supplied by sponsor)
• Activation opportunities (staff on site, giveaways, samples, swag)
• Logo and link on event webpage: www.porthope.ca/candlelight-festival

Indoor Warming Station $350

The Knights of Columbus Hall will be open as a warming station on Friday November 24, where event attendees can take a break from the cool night air and warm up.

Warm Drinks $400

Provide hot apple cider and hot chocolate for Candlelight Festival attendees! We serve over 600 cups in Memorial Park to all participants following the Candlelight Walk.

Wagon Rides $650 (4 available)

Sponsor one or more instances of Free Wagon Rides throughout the month of December in downtown Port Hope! This magical holiday tradition is always a favourite. Free wagon rides for 3 hours. 

Free Skate $300 (multiple available)

The indoor skating rink at the Jack Burger Sports Complex in December will be open for 2 hours for the public to attend a free skate. Date to be determined based on availability of arena.

Candlelight Walk Candles $1000

Bring light to the dark of winter by providing candles to illuminate the annual Candlelight Walk! This includes presenting both flame, and battery-powered candles, as well as wind guards.

• Signage at candle distribution table at the start of Walk (signage supplied by sponsor)
• Mention and logo on event website; mention on calendar listing
• Opportunity for sponsor personnel to assist with candle distribution at start of walk

Holiday Light Display Sponsorship

Lights will be strung up in Memorial Park, Rotary Park and around town, creating a sense of enchantment throughout the dark of winter. Our goal is for every year’s light display to be bigger and brighter than the last, and this worthwhile contribution can make a huge difference.

Value of sponsorship begins at $250 and can grow as bright as you can imagine.

• Company logo included on event website.
• Opportunity to shop light display catalogue and identify big-ticket items for price of purchase
• Opportunities for in-kind sponsorship, such as equipment rental, and installation support

Illuminights

Help our friends at Critical Mass Art fund unique and vibrant illumination displays. Sponsorship opportunities for community workshops, new technology and artists fees help to bring creativity to the forefront of the Candlelight Festival experience, including the New Year’s Eve celebration. Sponsorship values to be negotiated with Critical Mass Art.

• Logo and link on Candlelight Festival website

• Logo on Illuminights website and print materials

Candlelight Festival Media Sponsorship Options

Radio sponsor $800

Radio ads to encourage the community to explore the Candlelight Festival itinerary.

Recognition Program:

• Radio ad presenting sponsor

• Sponsor highlighted in radio ad campaign

Event Mailer $3500

The Municipality of Port Hope will design and distribute a two-sided event flyer, via Canada Post, to promote this year’s event programming and feature the sponsor business to Port Hope residents.

Recognition Program:

• Event Flyer presenting sponsor (business ad supplied by sponsors)

• Flyers distributed to 6,585 Port Hope households

• + All activity sponsor recognition opportunities 

Candlelight Festival Sponsorship Level Packages

Discover tiered options below to see how your company can inspire community connections this holiday season.

Bronze: Festive Friend $250

Baseline sponsor

• Logo and link on event website (www.porthope.ca/candlelight-festival)

Silver: Dashing Donor $575

Well-rounded recognition at great value

• All bronze recognition +
• Thank you to our sponsors social media post
• Verbal acknowledgement from the podium
• Banner/Signage on Location (provided by sponsor)

Gold: Altruistic Angel $1400

Custom connection to the most popular/prominent event components

• All Bronze and Silver recognition ++
• Dedicated Social Media post on event facebook page
• Listed and linked in Activenet Email
• Onsite activation opportunities, such indoor booth space on November 24

Platinum: Holiday Hero $2400

Platinum is primo! Carry your sponsorship across multiple days of programing and recognition outlets

• All Bronze, Silver, and Gold recognition +++
• Acknowledgement on all indoor screens at MPH facilities throughout June
• Dedicated Social Media Post on Municipal facebook page
• Activation Opportunity:
  • Onsite – 10x10 booth space in Memorial Park on November 24, or wagon ride recognition
  • Offsite – by sponsor of FREE public skate at the Jack Burger Sports Complex, youth holiday workshop or seniors’ program at the Town Park Recreation Centre (with option for onsite activation in recreation centre lobby)

Donations