SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Chicago Folk & Roots Festival is one of the most anticipated neighborhood festivals of the summer and has built a solid reputation for artistic quality, audience response, and community visibility. Sponsor benefits include:

- Prominent association with one of Chicago's most unique arts institutions.
- High visibility through a range of print and electronic promotion.
- Connection to an educated, loyal and diverse audience base, and much more.

Sponsorships come with a range of benefits including broad recognition, on-site information distribution, and other opportunities for sponsor participation. Sponsor benefits can also be tailored to your company's specific goals.

Email or call Mary Ruth Coffey at 773.751.3308 for details.


Exclusive and non-exclusive sponsorships from $2,500 to $50,000 are available for:


Festival Sponsor: Exclusive title sponsorship throughout

Green Sponsor: Supporting our initiatives to keep our fest a low-impact production

Dance Tent: Dance Instruction with live musical accompaniment

Artist Merchandise Tent: Highly visible, located next to the main stage

Kids Music Tent: performances by visiting artists, faculty and students

Nuestra Música Tent: an array of local, Latino-based music, arts and craft activities

Staff Stage: A broad range of faculty, staff, and student performances

Sound Tent: Located right in the center of the grounds

Gazebo: percussion, guitar, and ensemble classes

Kids Art Tent: art projects for the whole family

Instrument Petting Zoo: Kids of all ages get to try out a range of cool instruments

In-Kind Sponsors: In-kind support for advertising, catering, production needs, etc.



Advertising opportunities are also available in the Festival Program Book. The Festival Guide advertisment submission form, including rates and specs, is available by clicking here.

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