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

Participant Application (Online Form)

Company

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name

First Last

Phone

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

All vendors must stay for the entire event. Under no circumstances will vendors be allowed to move vehicles in or out until the streets are cleared of children and families. Do you agree to abide by this policy?(Required)

Yes, I'll abide by this policy

Requesting Electricity?

If so, what items need electricity?

If applicable, please describe the activities planned.

For example: 1 table with a paramedic teaching kids hands-only CPR

Please check your preferred vendor type

$25 Special Service Area Partner Vendor (fee and provide entertainment at your booth. Activity must be approved. Please note, a free raffle or giveaway is not considered entertainment.)

$75 Non-Special Service Area Vendor (with entertainment at your booth (activity must be approved). Please note, a free raffle or giveaway is not considered entertainment.)

$50 Special Service Vendor (fee in lieu of providing entertainment at the event or for merchandise vendors)

$300 non-SSA Vendor (fee in lieu of providing entertainment at the event or for merchandise vendors)

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]