Attracts families and community from Columbus, Franklin County, Hilltop, Obetz, Franklinton, Short North, German village & surrounding area
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14th Annual Columbus Back to School Bash & Fam Jam
Special opportunity to be a part of the largest back to School Festival in Columbus, Ohio with 10,000+ expected in attendance. Key event to connect with families in Columbus before the start of the school year. Helps families find area school options, resources for their family, connect with local area businesses, find educational resources, classes, health, services that help inner city families, activities, childcare, afterschool help, programs for adults/kids, items for their home, shopping or simply connecting with parents / guardians.
It will attract families and community from Columbus, Franklin County, Hilltop, Obetz, Franklinton, Short North, German village and surrounding area.
- When: August 2nd 2025 (Saturday, Noon 3PM)
- Where: 120 W Goodale St, Columbus, OH 43215 (Center of the park)
- Who Attends: Families from Columbus, Franklin County, Hilltop, Obetz, Franklinton, Short North, German village and surrounding area
- How it works: Outdoor event! Families pre-register to attend the event and it's various fun activities. Admission is free.
- Expected Attendance: 10,000+
- Why families attend the event: This family event connects parents with schools, resources to help inner city families, local community resources, classes (kids or adults), after school programs, education, childcare, health & wellness, items for their house, shopping, or simply things that you need when you are an adult (insurance, buying a home, or just other adult stuff).
What to do at the event:- Fun Items: Get your child ready for Back to School – tons of free back to school supplies, free Pizza, school enrollment on-site, Sully from Monster’s Inc, bounce park, new tunnel fort zone, mini golf, water tag game, magician performance, music, dance performances, balloon artist, hula hoop/jump rope/ limbo contest, face painter, duck matching game (win either mini beach ball, water gun or candy), prize wheel, lucky coin game, bubble-bubble gum game, lollipop game, bubble zone, free cotton candy, cookies, popcorn, food &treat trucks and more!
- Back to School: 1,000 Free Items back to School Supplies for the 1 st 1,000 kids (limit 2 per family). Plus, find school enrollment on-site, classes/care/programs/resources for back to school items for your kids
- What To Do at The Event: Find & enroll in schools, classes, care, programs, and resources for back to school and items for your kids and family. Find resources to help your family such as rent assistance, family financial help, various Columbus public resources, and resources to help strengthen your family. Support local businesses by visiting their booths and shopping. Enjoy treat trucks (cost) and discover neat things for you or your home, plus much more.
Booth Opportunities or Sponsorship Opportunities (event is outdoors)- Booth Only (10x10): $250
- Scavenger Hunt Booth – 1 of 9 destinations on Scavenger Hunt (10x10): $300
- Crafter or Direct Sales Booth Only (10x10): $80
Top Sponsorships - (80-90% of Attendees to your booth):Bag Sponsor (Platinum):): $350 (you provide Bag) or $800 (we produce bag)
- Event Bag provided to attendees
- Drawstring bag (if we produce)
- Only Logo on bag!
- Ability to hand out bag near Event Check-In
- 2nd Booth from check-in – high traffic booth!
Sully Meet&Greet Zone: $500- Monsters, Inc. Sully Character at your booth!
- Character Friendly music at your booth
- 1 st 500 receive a Character Themed sticker!
- Part of Fun Pass – 70-80% of attendees visit your booth
Fun Pass - Destinations (70-80% of attendees to your booth)Prize Pinball Game: $450- Play to win with Prize Pinball Game
- 1,000+ Prizes & candy Prizes at your booth!
- Popular item and great way to engage with families
Scavenger Hunt Destinations (1 of 9 Stops – 60-70% of Attendees to booth)Map (Gold): $500
- 1st Stop of Scavenge Hunt
- Your logo on top of event map
- Email address of all attendees
- We provide you a candy bin. Very visible
Cookie Sponsor (Gold): $400- 200 individually wrapped cookies from your booth
- People love cookes - popular destination
- Included on Scavenger Hunt!
- Includes signage that you are the sponsor of this item on the event map
Branding High Visibility Areas (Attendance not required)Main Stage (Platinum): $500- Presenting Sponsor of all stage activities!
- Direct linked on event page (above stage schedule)
- 5’ x 2’ banner at stage
- Stage mentions during the entire event
Fun Zone Sponsor (Platinum): $400- Fun area - one of the top areas of the event!
- 5'x2' banner at the front
- Your booth beside game area
- 30 Free Bounce Park Passes (or for all your employees families)
Carnival Game Sponsor (Platinum): $400- Fun area where all Carnival games are played!
- 5'x2' banner at the front
- Your booth beside game area
- 50 free Activity/Carnival Game tickets
Entrance Sponsor (Gold): $350- Signage at main entrance of the event
- Included on all posters, flyers
- Your flyer/postcard/coupon distributed to attendees
- In the 1st 8 booths at the event (If attending)
Add-On Options:- Flyer distribution to attendees: $75
- Candy Bin (Must purchase booth – we provide candy): $50
- Candy / Prize Donation (Supporter): Help us by donating for us to purchase candy & prizes: $10 to $300 contribution
SPONSORSHIPS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Mystery Prize Wheel: $500
- Part of Fun Pass – 70-80% of attendees visit your booth
- Includes 8 different types of prizes (2,000+) + Table
- Most popular destination on Fun Pass.
Title Sponsor (Diamond): $1,200
- Direct linked at the top of event Web page
- 2 - 5'x2' Banners one each at Stage & Front Entrance
- Pick Face Painter or 1 Item below for Free
- Flyer/postcard distributed to attendees
- Featured on event flyers, posters and website
Balloon Artist Sponsor (Platinum): $600
- Balloon Artist at yur booth!
- #1 Attraction/Visted Area
- 80-90% of attendees visit your booth
Cotton Candy (Gold): $400
- 200 servings of Cotton Candy from your both
- Supports 14 year old girl’s business that creates this cotton candy
- Prepackaged
- Includes signage that you are the sponsor of this item
Popcorn Sponsor (Gold): $400
- 200 servings of Popcorn or Cracker Jacks from your both
- Prepackaged – people love popcorn
- Included on Scavenger Hunt!
- Includes signage that you are the sponsor of this item on the event map
Carnival Game Sponsor (Platinum): $400
- Fun area where all Carnival games are played!
- 5'x2' banner at the front
- Your booth beside game area
- 50 free Activity/Carnival Game tickets
Premier Sponsor (Diamond): $1,000
• Direct linked at the top of event page• 2 - 5x2 Banners at Stage & Front Entrance
• Glitter Tatto Artist at your booth or pick 1 item below for free
• Flyer/postcard distributed to attendees
• Featured on event flyers, posters and website
• Booth near front entrance
Petting Zoo (Platinum): $500
• Fun animal area! Petting zoo admission starts at your booth
• 5’x2’ banner at start of area
• Great interaction with families
Lollipop Game (Gold): $450
• Part of Fun Pass – 70-80% of attendees visit your booth
• Includes 1,000+ lollipops at your booth (plus 3 sucker trees)
• Fun/easy Game to play – win 3 different types of suckers
• Very Interactive (we provide everything)
Lucky Coin Game: $475 - Easy Game
• Part of Fun Pass & Scavenger Hunt – only item that includes both!
• Families pick 1 of 2 coins from a cauldron to determine their prize!
• 1,500+ prizes!
• We provide you 2 candy bins
Character Meet&Greet Zone: $450
• Part of Fun Pass – 70-80% of attendees visit your booth
• Princess and/or Superhero at your booth (3 hours)
• Special picture drop area photo area. Popular with families
Plinko Game: $450
• Last stop of Scavenger Hunt
• Families play Plinko game to win prizes
• We provide game and all prizes.
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