We treasure the relationships with our sponsor partners, and it's thanks to those partners that Carnation Farmers Market is able to serve our community's farmers and eaters.
Sponsor benefits start immediately and last until January 1, 2025.
Carnation Farmers Market
Sponsorship Opportunities
for 2024
Carnation Farmers Market provides a unique opportunity to promote your business while investing in your local community. This season we are celebrating 20 years of uniting the community through excellent local food & farm products, free live music, educational kids activities, and fun events.
Partnering with Carnation Farmers Market will expand your customer base, build brand awareness, and demonstrate your commitment to our local community. Our sponsors play a vital role in funding our staff and enrichment programs, which enables us to serve the public.
- Attendance in 2023 increased to an average of over 1,000 shoppers per day, making it the busiest summer at CFM in nine years.
- Rapidly growing social media following – over 5,000 followers on Facebook and Instagram. In the 2023 Season, we reached over 44,000 people and received over 8,600 profile visits.
- Email newsletter has over 1,200 subscribers.
- CFM’s PoP Kids Club educational program is growing steadily, bringing children and their families to market for free weekly $2 tokens and fun activities. Over 200 local children participate each season.
- Two live music acts, free art lessons, and other special events each week. Hosted over 25 live music acts and guest artists each week in 2023.
- Community Spotlight Booth hosts one or more local nonprofit or government groups each week — free of charge — to educate and engage with the public. Hosted more than 40 appearances by local non-profits & businesses.
- During the 2023 season, CFM broke sales records and put more than $100,000 into the local economy. Average total vendor sales were nearly $2,000 per hour.
Sponsor Benefits Grid:
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Carnation Farmers Market is an independent educational and charitable tax-exempt nonprofit organizion (501c3). Our mission is to:
- Provide local eaters with locally produced food and farm products
- Provide Washington state farmers with a direct sales outlet for their crops
- Educate the public about agriculture, nourishment, and local farming traditions
- Promote vibrant community
- Facilitate connection between our community’s eaters and farmers
Sponsor Packages
Carnation Farmers Market offers a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities. We accept in-kind donations and are happy to curate custom sponsorship packages – contact us at contact us at cfm.hello@gmail.com
Farmers Market Visionary
$ 5,000
- Logo presence at all CFM market days during market season as the exclusive Farmers Market Visionary sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship. Sponsor’s individual banner will be displayed each Market day of the season.
- A live on-stage announcement of thanks by CFM representative each Market day of the season
- Opportunity for sponsor representative to give a live on-stage 60 second announcement
- Sponsor name included in CFM press releases as Farmers Market Visionary Sponsor
- Free dinner for 2 at CFM
- Option to attend one CFM Board meeting per year during term of commitment (but no voting privileges); discussion TBD
- Regular presence on CFM’s social media channels throughout year as the exclusive Farmers Market Visionary sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship
- Top logo placement on CFM website as the exclusive Farmers Market Visionary sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship
- Top logo placement in regular CFM eNewsletter as the exclusive Farmers Market Visionary Sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship
- Sponsor name included on print and programming materials as the exclusive Farmers Market Visionary sponsor
- Opportunity for booth space during multiple market dates during each season (subject to criteria determined by the CFM) throughout the term of sponsorship
- Sponsor will receive end-of-season CFM report
PoP Club Presenting Sponsor
$ 3,000
- Logo presence at all CFM market days during market season as the exclusive PoP Club Presenting Sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship. Sponsor’s individual banner will be displayed each Market day of the season.
- A live on-stage announcement of thanks by CFM representative each Market day of the season
- Opportunity for sponsor representative to give a live on-stage 60 second announcement
- Premier logo placement as exclusive PoP Club Presenting Sponsor on posters, banners and other print media during CFM market days where PoP Club activities and check-in occur as well as printed material associated with the PoP Club
- Sponsor name included in CFM press releases as PoP Club Presenting Sponsor
- Free dinner for 2 at CFM
- Logo presence/mention on any communication to parent of PoP Club members (parents who opt-in to email list)
- Regular presence on CFM’s social media channels throughout year as the exclusive PoP Club Presenting Sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship
- Top logo placement on CFM website as the exclusive PoP Club Presenting Sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship
- Top logo placement in regular CFM eNewsletter as the exclusive PoP Club Presenting Sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship
- Sponsor name included on print and programming materials as the exclusive PoP Club Presenting Sponsor
- Opportunity for booth space during multiple market dates during each season (subject to criteria determined by the CFM) throughout the term of sponsorship
- Option for sponsor to send representative to staff the PoP booth at the CFM (or in-kind)
- Sponsor will receive an end-of-season PoP report
- Sponsor will receive end-of-season CFM report
Music on the Grass Presenting Sponsor
$ 2,000
- Logo presence at all CFM market days during market season as the exclusive Music on the Grass Presenting Sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship. Sponsor’s individual banner will be displayed each Market day of the season.
- A live on-stage announcement of thanks by CFM representative each Market day of the season;
- Opportunity for sponsor representative to give a live on-stage 60 second announcement
- Sponsor name included in CFM press releases as Music on the Grass Presenting Sponsor
- Free dinner for 2 at CFM
- Exclusive logo presence at the Music Stage during each market day throughout the season; additional logo presence at all CFM market days during market season
- Regular presence on CFM’s social media channels throughout year as the exclusive Music on the Grass Presenting Sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship
- Top logo placement on CFM website as the exclusive Music on the Grass Presenting Sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship
- Top logo placement in regular CFM eNewsletter as the exclusive Music on the Grass Presenting Sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship
- Sponsor name included on relevant print and programming materials as the exclusive Music on the Grass Presenting Sponsor
- Opportunity for booth space during multiple market dates during each season (subject to criteria determined by the CFM) throughout the term of sponsorship
- Sponsor will receive end-of-season CFM report
Golden Beet Sponsor
$ 1,500
- Logo presence at all CFM market days during market season as a Golden Beet Sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship. Sponsor’s individual banner will be displayed each Market day of the season
- A live on-stage announcement of thanks by CFM representative each Market day of the season
- Sponsor name included in CFM press releases as Golden Beet Sponsor
- Free dinner for 2 at CFM
- Regular presence on CFM’s social media channels throughout year as a Golden Beet Sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship
- Top logo placement on CFM website as a Golden Beet Sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship
- Top logo placement in regular CFM eNewsletter as a Golden Beet Sponsor throughout the term of sponsorship
- Sponsor name included on relevant print and programming materials as a Golden Beet Sponsor
- Opportunity for booth space during multiple market dates during each season (subject to criteria determined by the CFM) throughout the term of sponsorship
- Sponsor will receive end-of-season CFM report
PoP Club Supporting Sponsor
$ 1000
- Logo presence at all CFM market days during market season as a PoP Club Supporting Sponsor
- A live on-stage announcement of thanks by CFM representative each Market day of the season
- Sponsor name included in CFM press releases as PoP Club Supporting Sponsor
- Free dinner for 2 at CFM
- Logo presence on posters, banners and other print media during CFM market days where PoP Club activities and check-in occur as well as printed material associated with the PoP Club
- Logo presence/mention on any communication to parent of PoP Club members (parents who opt-in to email list)
- Exclusive “thank you” on CFM’s social media channels as a PoP Club Supporting Sponsor (one time)
- Logo on CFM website prior to and during market season and off season through the end of the calendar year
- Logo presence in regular eNewsletter prior to and during market season and off season through the end of the calendar year
- Opportunity for booth space during multiple market dates during each season (subject to criteria determined by the CFM) throughout the term of sponsorship
- Sponsor will receive an end-of-season PoP report
- Sponsor will receive end-of-season CFM report
Music on the Grass Supporting Sponsor
$ 800
- Logo presence at all CFM market days during market season as a Music on the Grass Supporting Sponsor, including logo on joint CFM Sponsors banner
- A live on-stage announcement of thanks by CFM representative each Market day of the season
- Sponsor name included in CFM press releases as Music on the Grass Supporting Sponsor
- Free dinner for 2 at CFM
- Exclusive “thank you” on CFM’s social media channels as a Music on the Grass Supporting Sponsor (one time)
- Logo on CFM website prior to and during market season and off season through the end of the calendar year
- Logo presence in regular eNewsletter prior to and during market season and off season through the end of the calendar year
- Sponsor name included on relevant print and programming materials as a Music on the Grass Supporting Sponsor
- Opportunity for booth space during multiple market dates during each season (subject to criteria determined by the CFM) throughout the term of sponsorship
- Sponsor will receive end-of-season CFM report
Distinguished Sponsor
$ 500 – $750
- Logo presence at all CFM market days during market season, including logo on joint CFM Sponsors banner
- Free dinner for 2 at CFM
- Exclusive “thank you” on CFM’s social media channels (one time)
- Logo on CFM website prior to and during market season and off season through the end of the calendar year
- Logo presence in regular eNewsletter prior to and during market season and off season through the end of the calendar year
- Opportunity for booth space during multiple market dates during each season (subject to criteria determined by the CFM) throughout the term of sponsorship
- Sponsor will receive end-of-season CFM report
Friend of the Market
$ 200 (or $150 for Carnation Chamber of Commerce members)
- Logo presence at all CFM market days during market season
- Exclusive “thank you” on CFM’s social media channels (one time)
- Logo on CFM website prior to and during market season and off season through the end of the calendar year
- Logo presence in regular eNewsletter prior to and during market season and off season through the end of the calendar year
- Opportunity for booth space during multiple market dates during each season (subject to criteria determined by the CFM) throughout the term of sponsorship
- Sponsor will receive end-of-season CFM report
Business Booth
$ 125/market
- Opportunity for booth space on one market day
- A listing (with link) in the CFM eNewsletter during the week the business is scheduled to appear at the market
- One “mention” on CFM’s social media channels during the week the business is scheduled to appear at the market