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PARKING

FREE EVENT

Saturday August 1, 2026

City Square, Downtown Joliet
10:00AM-3:00PM

Perfect for families to enjoy free activities at every turn including bumper cars, pony rides, magic shows, an inflatable slide, and more!
Free entertainment provided by local businesses

Sponsorship & Participant Opportunities

Download Kids Fest Sponsorship and Participant forms or fill out the online forms below.
Have questions or want to brainstorm ideas? Contact:

Emmanuel Lopez Executive Director Joliet City Center Partnership
Phone: (815) 774-6067
Email: [email protected]
DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP & PARTICIPANT FORMS HERE

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
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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]