Kids Fest

Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:00a.m - 3:00p.m.

Kids Fest is a free annual event organized by the Joliet City Center Partnership. Families with children under 12 will enjoy free activities at every turn including bumper cars, pony rides, magic shows, an inflatable slide, and much more! Free entertainment is provided by businesses as well.

Get Involved with Kidz Fest

Sponsorship Opportunities

This event is a great opportunity to promote your goods and services to the families in and near Joliet.

Participation Application

Promote your business to thousands of local residents and visitors. Businesses interested in setting up a booth at Kidz Fest should turn in this form. The general fee is $300. However, a significant discount will be provided for those that provide free entertainment at their booth.

2026 Sponsorship Levels

$5,000 – Title Sponsor (Exclusive – Only One Available)

  • Premier, oversized exhibit space in a prime City Square location
  • Top-tier logo recognition across all event promotions, including posters, CCP website, Joliet City
    Center social media (10k+ followers), and the Kidz Fest Facebook event page
  • Featured placement on digital billboards and new 2026 City Square promotional assets
  • Highlighted placement in the CCP newsletter (4,500+ subscribers)
  • On-stage speaking opportunity during the event (optional; script can be provided)
  • Live event announcements throughout the day
  • Recognition on AM WJOL radio, including potential interview opportunity
  • Inclusion in official press releases as the Presenting Sponsor
  • Prominent on-site branding in the newly upgraded Joliet City Square event space

$3,000 – Premier Sponsor

  • Oversized exhibit space in a prime City Square location near a high-traffic attraction
  • Logo recognition on posters, CCP website, and social media platforms, including the Kidz Fest
    Facebook event page
  • Recognition in CCP newsletters (10,000+ subscribers)
  • Live event announcements (script can be provided by sponsor)
  • Recognition on AM WJOL radio
  • Dedicated sponsor signage at the Kid activation
  • Inclusion in press releases
  • Brand visibility within the enhanced 2026 City Square layout and attractions footprint

$2,500 – Gold Sponsor

  • 10×20 exhibit space located near a designated attraction
  • Recognition on CCP website, social media, and Kidz Fest Facebook event page
  • Live event announcement (script can be provided)
  • Sponsor signage at assigned attraction
  • Name listed on shared sponsor signage at the event

$1,000 – Event Sponsor

  • 10×20 exhibit space at the event
  • Included in a shared sponsor recognition post on CCP social media
  • Inclusion in a general sponsor thank-you announcement during the event
  • Name listed on shared sponsor signage at the event
Certificates of insurance will be necessary for some entertainment as well as food sales. Joliet City Center Partnership and Will County will need to be additionally insured.

Set-up information will be provided as the event gets closer.

Send completed applications (if not applying online) and checks to
Joliet City Center Partnership – Attn: KIDS FEST; 203 N. Ottawa St., Suite 100; Joliet, IL 60432
or Email to [email protected]