AQUAFEST 2026 |
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| July 10–12July 10–12 • North Cove Park
 

Become a Sponsor

Put your brand in front of 20,000+ visitors at the Pacific Northwest's largest summer waterfront festival. Sponsorship packages available for every budget.

Why Sponsor Aquafest?

Aquafest draws 20,000 to 30,000 visitors over three days to North Cove Park in Lake Stevens. As a sponsor, your brand gets direct visibility with engaged community members and festival-goers across multiple touchpoints.

  • High visibility — on-site signage, digital presence, event programs, and social media

  • Community goodwill — align your brand with 57 years of Lake Stevens tradition

  • Local reach — connect directly with families, businesses, and community leaders

  • Tax-deductible — Aquafest Association is a 501(c)(4) civic organization

  • Flexible packages — eight tiers from under $249 to $10,000, plus custom options

  • Your success matters — it is our goal that every sponsor benefits from their generosity. Please let us know your thoughts

20,000+

Festival visitors

4 Days

Of brand exposure

57 Years

Of community trust

Sponsorship Tiers

Choose the level that fits your goals. All sponsors receive recognition on our website and at the festival.

Exclusive — 1 Cash-Only Sponsor

Title Sponsor

$10,000

Visibility

  • Premier logo on homepage
  • Featured on sponsor page with logo, description + link
  • Name/logo on T-shirts (largest)
  • Name/logo on Snap & Glow Digital Photo (exclusive)
  • Banner in prime location (provided by Aquafest)
  • Featured logo on printable Festival Map & Schedule

Marketing

  • 7 dedicated sponsor spotlight posts
  • Featured in all outbound community emails
  • Dedicated sponsor email
  • Downloadable 2026 Sponsorship Media Frame

Event Presence

  • Free premium 10x10 vendor booth
  • PA system recognition + option to speak
  • Opportunity to judge Grand Parade
  • Free Grand Parade entry

3 sponsors

Presenting

$5,000

  • Large logo on sponsor page with description + link
  • Name/logo on T-shirts (secondary)
  • Banner in high-visibility location
  • Large logo on Festival Map & Schedule
  • 5 sponsor spotlight posts
  • Featured in 3 community emails
  • 50% off vendor booth
  • PA system recognition + option to speak

Platinum

$2,500

  • Medium logo on sponsor page with description + link
  • Name/logo on T-shirts (small)
  • Banner in prominent location
  • Medium logo on Festival Map & Schedule
  • 3 sponsor spotlight posts
  • Mentioned in community email
  • 25% off vendor booth
  • PA system recognition + option to speak

Gold

$1,500

  • Logo on sponsor page with description + link
  • Banner in prominent location
  • Small logo on Festival Map & Schedule
  • 2 sponsor spotlight posts
  • Included in group thank-you post
  • Mentioned in community email
  • PA system recognition + option to speak

Silver

$1,000

  • Name on sponsor page
  • Included in group thank-you post
  • Mentioned in community email
  • Sponsorship Media Frame

Bronze

$500 – $999

  • Name on sponsor page
  • Included in group thank-you post
  • Mentioned in community email
  • Sponsorship Media Frame

Aquafest Booster

$250 – $499

  • Name on sponsor page
  • Included in group thank-you post
  • Sponsorship Media Frame

Friends of Aquafest

Up to $249

  • Name on sponsor page
  • Sponsorship Media Frame

Cash vs. In-Kind Sponsorship

Cash sponsors receive full benefits listed above. In-kind sponsors receive digital marketing, website recognition, and social media posts. Vendor booths, PA recognition, and parade entry are available to cash sponsors only.

T-Shirt Logo Deadline: June 1, 2026

Title, Presenting, and Platinum sponsors must register by June 1st to have their logo included on event T-shirts. Max 8 logos total.

Event Naming Opportunities

Want your brand on a specific event? Cash sponsors can claim naming rights like “Grand Parade presented by [Your Business]”. Available for the Grand Parade, Kids Zone, Fireworks, Beer Garden, and Live Music Stage.

Contact us to discuss

Custom packages also available. Contact us to discuss options tailored to your business goals.

Our Sponsors

Sponsor logos and listings will appear here as partnerships are confirmed for the 2026 festival.

2026 Sponsor Showcase

Coming soon

Sponsor Registration

Ready to sponsor Aquafest 2026? Select your tier below and complete the registration. We'll follow up with confirmation and next steps.

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