Sponsorship Opportunities

These awards underline the importance of culture to residents and recognize groups and individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the area’s cultural vitality. They also celebrate our volunteers for their desire to make a difference in our community and in their own lives by giving their time and expertise.

Presenting Sponsor: $2,000 (1 available)

Includes:

• Right to the title “Presenting Sponsor” and to receive primary position in all publicity and advertising, i.e. “The Arts, Cultural and Volunteer Awards presented by __________”
• Right of ­first refusal to renew sponsorship in 2025.
• Logo and/or business name mention in all advertising and on all promotional materials including poster and social media posts and acknowledgement by name in media interviews.
• Logo on web page with direct link to Sponsor’s website.
• Prominent mention on media releases.
• Name listed on sign displayed in a prominent location during event.
• Acknowledgement by name from podium during event.
• Opportunity for corporate display at the event.
• Opportunity for representative to provide brief remarks and present sponsored award at awards ceremony.

Award Sponsor: $500 (8 available)

Includes:

• Business name associated as a presenter of a specific award.
• Logo and/or business name mention in all advertising and on promotional materials including poster and social media posts.
• Logo on Awards web page with direct link to Sponsor’s website.
• Business name mention on media releases.
• Name listed on sign displayed in a prominent location during awards ceremony.
• Acknowledgement by name from podium during awards ceremony.
• Opportunity for representative to present sponsored award at awards ceremony.

Click here to sponsor the Arts, Culture and Volunteer Awards

Live music in 16 locations in Owen Sound featuring musicians from across Ontario as well as well known local solo artists, duos, and bands. Musicians will perform on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. Audience members bring their lawn chairs and enjoy 2 hours of free music.

Event Title Sponsor: $5,000 (1 available)

Includes:

• Logo on the Midweek Music website.
• Logo on Owen Sound Tourism, City of Owen Sound social media.
• Logo on posters and promotions.
• Mention as presenting sponsor on radio ads as presenting sponsor.
• Logo placement on-site.
• Flags or signage from your place of business is welcome.
• Opportunity to display sample products and promotional materials at events,
• Acknowledgement as sponsor on radio promotions as applicable and where time allows.
• Recognition at all events.
• Opportunity to engage with the audience by introducing your business at the event.

Supporting Sponsors: $500 (16 available)

Includes:

• Logo in a prominent location on the Midweek Music website.
• Logo on Owen Sound Tourism, City of Owen Sound social media.
• Logo on posters and marketing pieces.
• Signage with sponsors logo on-site.
• Recognition at all events.

Check out the lineup of amazing musician!!!!

June 5                    Rock the Sound Choir

June 12                  Josh Ritchie

June 19                  Paige Warner Band

June 264                   The Brown's

July 3                      Bored of Education

July 10                    Carrie DeMaeyer

July 17                   Marshall Veroni

July 24                    Gracie Jet & Band

July 31                    Ryan Knight

August 7               Kailey Jane Hawkins(taking own gear)

August 14             Madison Galloway

August 21           Charlie Gillespie

August 28            Mid Life Crisis

September 4        Mackenzie Blues Band

September 11     Rob Elder Trio

September 18    Chris Scerri & Jon Zaslow

September 25    Suzie Vinnick

Click here to Sponsor Midweek Music events!

12 Live music events Sundays throughout summer starting on June 2 at the Owen Sound Visitor Centre featuring musicians from across Ontario as well as your favourite locals. Audience members bring their lawn chairs and enjoy 2 hours of free music with food trucks and vendors on-site.

Supporting Sponsors: $600 

Includes:

• Logo in a prominent location on the Harbour Nights website.
• Logo on Owen Sound Tourism, City of Owen Sound social media.
• Logo on posters and marketing pieces.
• Logo placement on-site.
• Acknowledgement as sponsor on radio promotions as applicable and where time allows.
• Recognition at all 16 events on signage.

Additional Opportunities:

• Attend your dedicated evening with promotional materials, tent, brochures etc.
• Opportunity to introduce the musicians.
• Also televised live on Rogers TV, with your logo prominently shown.

Check out the lineup of fabulous musicians.-

June 2 ~ The Becketts sponsored by Barrison Law
June 9 ~ The Scott Howarth Band sponsored by Bayshore Broadcasting
June 16 ~ Sherri Jackson Music (available)
June 23 ~ Rob Elder sponsored by Owen Sound Gardens Retirement Residence 
July 7 ~ The O'Deadly's sponsored by Kelso Villa Retirement Home
July 14 ~ Blue Hazel sponsored by The Owen Sound Attack
July 21 ~ Georgian Sound Big Band sponsored by Owen Sound Gardens Retirement Residence 
July 28 ~ The Freakin Band featuring Virgil Scott sponsored by Peavey Mart
August 4 @ 4 p.m. ~ Adam Cousins (available)
August 4 @ 7 p.m. ~ Souvenirs, Remembering John Prine (available)
August 11 @ 4 p.m. ~ James Brown Band sponsored by Sound Lifestyles Ltd.
August 11 @ 7 p.m. ~ David Gallagher sponsored by Long and McQuade Musical Instruments

Click here to sponsor TD Harbour Nights.

An annual four-day event happening this year from Friday, June 28 to Canada Day, July 1.

This is a huge celebration taking place along the waterfront in beautiful Owen Sound, at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park and harbourfront area.

The current event schedule (subject to change) is:

• Friday, June 28 ~ 6 – 11 p.m. at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park:
  Canadiana Music Concert – a tribute to Canadian Music – Canada’s Rock of Fame.  Canada’s Rock of Fame will feature the songs of some of Canada’s greatest musicians, featuring Owen Sound and the area’s most talented musicians. This evening show will be held at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park with gates opening at 6 p.m. Food trucks and vendors will be on site.
• Saturday, June 29 ~ 12 noon - 10 p.m. at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park: Emcee Sarah Carmichael from Mix106 will host the amphitheater activities which include;

  Banditfest  (12-1pm)

  Dickie Bird (1-2pm)

  Charlie Gillespie (2-3pm)

  Owen Sound Dance Academy (3-4pm)

  Vaughan Coffey SLV (4-5pm)

  Olivia and Kenzy (5-6pm)

  The Roxy Young Company (6-7pm) 

  The park will be full of vendors, food trucks, youth-based organizations, activities including dog shows throughout the day, family yoga, juggling and more.
• Sunday, June 30 ~ 12 noon-10 p.m. at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park:
  The day will include water activities: a boat parade, Dragon Boat brigade, The Owen Sound Rowing Club, The Big Canoe tours, food and craft vendors and musicians.
• Monday, July 1 ~ 12 noon-10 p.m. at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park:
  Canada Day Celebrations will be held at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park, entertainment food and craft vendors, cultural celebrations and organizations, EMS touch a truck, pony rides, dog show and activities for kids with fireworks to end the day.

Event Title Sponsor: $6,000 (1 available)

Includes:

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories and radio promotions where applicable.
• Mentions during events as Presenting Sponsor/Opportunity to welcome guests during the weekend.
• Opportunity to be a guest on Rogers TV with City of Owen Sound staff.
• Activation/vendor space at Kelso Beach & Owen Sound Visitors Centre if desired.
• Personal tour (4 people) on The Big Canoe along the shoreline in Owen Sound on Saturday, June 29.   
• Banner (provided by you) to be placed prominently on stage.
• Opportunity for front row seats to Canada’s Rock of Fame and Canada Day concerts.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

Fireworks Sponsor: $5000 (1 available)

Includes:

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable.
• Mentions during event as Fireworks Sponsor with an opportunity to welcome guests during evening performance on July 1 at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.
• Activation/vendor space at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park if desired.
• Personal tour (4 people) on The Big Canoe along the shoreline in Owen Sound on Saturday, June 29.
• Banner (provided by you) on fencing or near stage area. 
• Opportunity for front row seats to Canada’s Rock of Fame and Canada Day concerts.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

Entertainment Sponsors: $5,000 (2 available)

An opportunity to showcase your business in front of an audience for 4 days of entertainment on the stage at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.

Includes:

• Banner (provided by you) placed prominently at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.
• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable.
• Mentions during the 4-day event as Entertainment Sponsor.
• Opportunities to introduce entertainers during the festival.
• Personal tour (4 people) on The Big Canoe along the shoreline in Owen Sound on Saturday, June 29.
• Activation space at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park if desired.
• Banner (provided by you) on fencing or near stage area.
• Opportunity for front row seats to Canada’s Rock of Fame and Canada Day concerts.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

Stage Sponsor (Kelso Beach at Nawash Park): $2,500 (1 available)

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable
• Activation space at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park if desired.
• Opportunity to engage with audience, introduce activations, bands etc.
• Banner (provided by you) prominently displayed on stage.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

Reconciliation Garden Indigenous Program Sponsor: $1,000 (2 available)

• Banner (provided by you) near the entrance or stage at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park & Reconciliation Garden.
• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable.
• Activation space at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park & Reconciliation Garden area if desired.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

Black History Program Sponsor: $1,000 (2 available)

• Banner (provided by you) near the entrance or stage at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.
• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable.
• Activation space at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park & Black History tent if desired.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

Festival Supporter: $600 (20 available)

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable
• Recognition and mentions at events where applicable and appropriate.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

In-Kind Food and Beverage Entertainment Sponsor: $500 value (4 available)

Opportunity to showcase your business to our entertainers coming to Owen Sound to perform for the weekend festivities.

Options might include:

• Products such as vegetable/cold cut/meat/cheese or fruit trays, Hot or cold meals delivered to the site, Pop/water/juice, Fresh fruit, Tea or Coffee, Condiments, or Ice.

Your Business Receives:

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable.
• Signage in green room signifying your in-kind donation and contributions in support of the event.
• Banner (provided by you) on fencing or near stage area.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

In-Kind Supply Sponsors

• In-Kind donations are different than donations. It is a product or service in lieu of cash and, in most cases, a much needed and appreciated form of donation. As with any event, businesses wish to donate something that is needed for the event, such as fencing, media, printing, portable washrooms, light towers, food & beverages for entertainers and volunteers, portable washrooms, children’s entertainment items and activities, tents, etc. Please let us know how you can help! 
• You will receive mentions as a supporter on the website and social media tags/mentions where applicable.

Click here to sponsor the Sound Waterfront Festival events!

The Owen Sound Outdoor Movie Nights cross a broad spectrum of ages and backgrounds. Thanks to partnerships from local businesses movie nights remain free to attend.

NEW this summer - Movie Nights in your nearest park!  Four movie nights will be held this summer, two in July and two in August where neighbourhoods vote on hosting the event at their local park. The event is FREE for anyone wishing to attend.

In-Kind Donations

• 200 snack items (chips, ice cream, etc.), colouring books
• Toys, stickers, loot bags, etc.
• 200 single slices of cheese pizza
• 200 bottles of water

Presenting Sponsor: $500 (1 available)

Includes:

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable
• ON Screen Recognition – A short video will be shown during the movie night provided by you, promoting your business.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.
• Opportunity for your signage at the event.

Supporting Sponsor: $150 (8 available)

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable
• Recognition and mentions at events where applicable and appropriate.

Click here to sponsor Outdoor Movie Night events!

Doors Open Owen Sound is happening Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in multiple locations around the City, which will be announced soon.

Doors Open Ontario is a province-wide heritage tourism program that gives the public free access to explore fascinating heritage properties across Ontario. It showcases 10-12 buildings, natural spaces, infrastructure, and cultural landscapes that shape and define our communities.

In 2024, the province-wide theme will be adaptive reuse, showcasing heritage sites that have been repurposed to best serve their communities, while retaining their heritage attributes. Through the continued use and reuse of our historical structures, we realize their contribution to the sustainability and the economic and cultural energy of our urban and rural communities.

Doors Open Ontario began in 2002 as a means of connecting people to place by facilitating public access to compelling built and natural heritage sites that normally restrict regular access to the public, and to ensure that Ontario’s diverse heritage would be free to access by individuals and families of all socioeconomic backgrounds without barrier of cost.

The City has participated for several years in Doors Open Ontario and are planning to re-join this celebration of community heritage again in 2024. 

Supporting Sponsor:$500 (5 available)

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable
• Recognition and mentions on signage at each location where applicable and appropriate.

Click here to sponsor Doors Open Owen Sound!

Your support allows hundreds of children access to a safe, fun and active event on New Year's Eve in Owen Sound. All ages are welcome, admission is by donation, & families get to enjoy a night of skating, swimming, music, crafts and family fun!

Event runs December 31, 2024 from 12 - 4 p.m.

Event sponsor at $500 includes the following benefits for each business sponsor:

• Logo or business name mentioned in print and on social media.
• Logo on event website OwenSound.ca/NewYearsEve with a direct link to your website.
• Business mention on New Year's Event media advisory.

• Activation Space or signage at the YMCA

Presenting sponsor (1 available) at $1200 includes the following benefits:

• Receives the above-listed benefits, PLUS the most prominent logo & signage
  placement, the opportunity to provide promotional giveaways, attend on-site with
  booth and extra over and above radio promotions

Click here to sponsor our New Years Family Celebration!