Become a Sponsor
Put your brand in front of ~30,000 visitors at the Pacific Northwest's largest summer waterfront festival. Sponsorship packages available for every budget.
Why Sponsor Aquafest?
Aquafest draws ~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.
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High visibility — on-site signage, digital presence, event programs, and social media
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Community goodwill — align your brand with 57 years of Lake Stevens tradition
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Local reach — connect directly with families, businesses, and community leaders
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Sponsorship receipt provided — consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility
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Flexible packages — eight tiers from under $249 to $10,000, plus custom options
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Your success matters — it is our goal that every sponsor benefits from their generosity. Please let us know your thoughts
Festival visitors
Of brand exposure
Of community trust
Our 2026 Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for making Aquafest 2026 possible.
Become a sponsor and join these community partners.
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
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
- Logo 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.
June 1, 2026 — Sponsorship Deadline
Complete payment and submit brand details (logo, description, website, social handles) by June 1 to receive full digital marketing benefits — spotlight posts, featured website placement, and inclusion in sponsor social campaigns.
Title, Presenting, and Platinum sponsors registered by this date also have their logo included on event T-shirts (max 8 logos total).
Event Naming Opportunities
Want your brand on a specific event? See the Naming Rights Marketplace below for exclusive opportunities like “Grand Parade presented by [Your Business]”.
Custom packages also available. Contact us to discuss options tailored to your business goals.
What Your Sponsorship Gets You
Aquafest.com isn't just a festival brochure — it's a year-round marketing platform that delivers measurable value to every sponsor.
80,000–250,000 views
Your logo displayed across the festival website — seen by tens of thousands of local visitors every year. That's an estimated $2,250+ in advertising value from the website alone.
Higher on Google
A permanent link from aquafest.com to your website boosts your ranking in local search results — worth $200–$500/year in SEO value. Your business shows up when Lake Stevens residents search for what you offer.
Thousands of inboxes
Featured in up to 12 pre-festival emails sent to thousands of engaged local subscribers. Your brand in front of an audience that's actively planning their Aquafest experience.
2.5x return
A $1,500 Gold Sponsorship delivers an estimated $3,750 in total media value — website impressions, SEO, email, social media, and on-site signage combined. That's before booth traffic and brand awareness.
Plus social media spotlights, on-site signage, PA recognition, and event program placement — all included at qualifying tiers.
Event Naming Rights
Put your brand on one of Aquafest's signature events. Most naming rights are exclusive — one sponsor per event — but select events allow multiple sponsors. Your business name becomes part of the festival experience, and where PA is available, your name will be announced before, during, and after the event.
Exclusive — 1 Available
Aquafest 2026 presented by
Your Business Here
The highest-profile opportunity at Aquafest. Your name on all materials, top logo placement everywhere, stage mentions, website hero, email headers, and more.
Includes Title Sponsor Benefits
$10,000
Fireworks Show
AvailableIncludes Presenting Benefits
“Fireworks by [Your Business]” — the highest emotional moment of the entire festival.
$5,000
Main Stage
AvailableIncludes Platinum Benefits
“[Your Business] Main Stage” — all signage, programs, website, and announcements.
$3,500
Grand Parade
AvailableIncludes Platinum Benefits
“Grand Parade presented by [Your Business]” in all materials and live commentary.
$3,500
Beer & Wine Garden
Claimed
Includes Platinum Benefits
High-traffic adult demographic. Signage, map placement, and brand association with a festival favorite.
$3,000
Car Show
AvailableIncludes Platinum Benefits
Annual classic and custom car show at North Cove Park. Hundreds of vehicles, thousands of spectators — your brand on judging materials, banners, and announcements.
$3,000
AquaRun / 5K
AvailableIncludes Platinum Benefits
Race bibs, start/finish banner, and results page. Active community demographic.
$3,500
Family Fun Fest
Claimed
Includes Platinum Benefits
Family-focused activity area. Your brand on activity branding, signage, and map placement throughout the zone.
$3,000
Food Court
Claimed
Includes Gold Benefits
“Chick-fil-A Food Court” — signage at the food vendor area and prominent map placement.
$3,000
$50 Boat Race
AvailableIncludes Gold Benefits
Fun community sailing race on Lake Stevens. Your name on race materials and waterfront announcements.
$2,000
Boat Parade
AvailableIncludes Gold Benefits
Decorated boats cruise the lake on opening day. High shoreline visibility and a crowd favorite.
$2,000
Parking / Shuttle
3 AvailableIncludes Silver Benefits
High practical visibility — every attendee interacts with parking and shuttle services. Three locations available, one sponsor per location.
$1,000 per location
Children's Parade
2 AvailableIncludes Bronze Benefits
Friday evening family parade through the festival grounds. Two naming spots available — great for family-friendly brands.
$500
Climbing Wall
AvailableIncludes Bronze Benefits
Popular Sunday activity drawing families and thrill-seekers all day. Your brand on signage at the wall.
$500
Cornhole Tournament
AvailableIncludes Bronze Benefits
Casual tournament open to all ages. Fun, social, and well-attended across all three days.
$500
Dog Agility Demo
AvailableIncludes Bronze Benefits
Dog agility demonstrations — a crowd favorite on Sunday. Your name on signage and announcements.
$500
Pie Eating Contest
Claimed
Includes Bronze Benefits
Classic summer eating contest — fun, memorable, and family-friendly.
$500
Pizza Eating Contest
Claimed
Includes Bronze Benefits
Fan-favorite eating contest — great visibility for a local pizza brand.
$500
Proud Pet Show
AvailableIncludes Bronze Benefits
Community pet show on Sunday — family-friendly and high-engagement. Your name on signage and announcements.
$500
Sidewalk Chalk Art
AvailableIncludes Bronze Benefits
Community chalk art displayed throughout the festival grounds. Family activity with high foot traffic.
$500
Try Rowing
AvailableIncludes Bronze Benefits
Intro rowing experience on the lake — unique and memorable. Your brand associated with the Lake Stevens waterfront.
$500
Watermelon Eating Contest
AvailableIncludes Bronze Benefits
Classic summer eating contest — fun, messy, and memorable. Great family-audience visibility.
$500
Water Ski Tournament
AvailableIncludes Bronze Benefits
Annual water ski competition on the lake. Your brand associated with a Lake Stevens tradition since the beginning.
$500
Naming rights are available to cash sponsors only. Register as a sponsor and mention your preferred event in the message field.
2026 Sponsors
Join these community partners in making Aquafest 2026 the best yet.
Title Sponsor — $10,000
Be the headline name of Aquafest 2026. Premier visibility across all channels, T-shirts, signage, and 7 dedicated spotlight posts.
Inquire Now →Presenting — $5,000
2 SPOTS LEFT
Snap and Glow Photobooth
Free photo booth experience for festival-goers — capturing memories at Aquafest 2026.
snapandglowphotobooth.com ↗
Platinum — $2,500
4 SPOTS LEFT
Snohomish Pie Company
Fresh, from-scratch pies and baked goods made daily with locally sourced ingredients.
snohomishpieco.com ↗
Gold — $1,500
AVAILABLELogo + description + link on sponsor page, spotlight posts, and email mentions. Become a Gold sponsor →
Silver — $1,000
AVAILABLECommunity Transit
Bronze — $500+
AVAILABLELake Stevens Pride
Community Supporters
Rustic Cork • Memcap
Sponsor Registration
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