Vendor Registration - 2026 North Columbus Kidsfest (7/30)

This fun summer festival is a great way to connect with North Columbus area families at the start of the school year!
About this Event

VENDOR REGISTRATION
2026 KidsLinked North Columbus Kidsfest (7/30)
📅 Thursday, July 30th, 2026 |🕒 5PM – 8PM
📍 Mater Academy (5085 Reed Rd, Columbus, OH 43220)

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Join us for the 2nd Annual KidsLinked North Columbus Kidsfest!

This fun Back to School festival is a great way to connect with local families before the start of the school year. Fun event that helps families register for school, find classes & programs, connect with area businesses, find educational resources, fitness, family activities, childcare, afterschool help, programs for adults/kids, items for their home, shopping or simply connecting with parents / moms. Help families on the north part of Columbus get ready for Back to School!

It will attract families and communities from the North Columbus area. Great way to find new customers with 2,500 - 3,000+ attendees. It will be fun!

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EVENT DETAILS

• When: Thursday, July 30th, 2026 (5PM - 8PM)

• Where: Mater Academy (5085 Reed Rd, Columbus, OH 43220)

• Who Attends: Families from North Columbus OH, Upper Arlington, Worthinton, Clintonville and the surrounding area.

• How it works: Outdoor event! Families pre-register to attend the event and it's various fun activities (moves indoors if it rains). Admission is free.

• Expected Attendance: 2,500 - 3,000+

• Festival Event Page: or Go To: https://2026KidsLinkedNorthColumbusKidsFest.eventbrite.com

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What to do at the event:

• Why families attend the event: This family event helps parents get ready for back to school including items such as school enrollment, connect with local community resources, find 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).
• Fun Items: Fun Summer Festival includes free school supplies, character visits with Sonic & Gabby’s Dollhouse, Fun Zone, Tunnel zone, Fort Zone, Minion Mini Golf, Prize Games, Foam Cannon Water Tag, Bubble Zone and tons of other activities! The event is outdoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, Deal or No Deal Game Show, Hula Hoop/Limbo contest, Cake Walk, corn hole challenge, trivia contest and more!
• Back to School: 200 Free Items back to School Supplies for the 1st 200 kids (limit 2 per family). Plus, find classes/care/programs/resources for back to school, items for your kids.
• What to Do at the Event: Find local schools, resources to help families, classes, shopping products, kids items. Plus, discover and shop for neat things for your home.

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Booth Opportunities or Sponsorship Opportunities (event is outdoors)

• Booth Only (10x10): $250
• Scavenger Hunt Booth – 1 of 9 destinations on Scavenger Hunt (10x10): $300 – 2 Available
• Crafter or Direct Sales Booth Only (10x10): $75 - 5 Available

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Sponsorship Opportunities (Event is Outdoors - Booth Included):
Sponsorships include logo on website, flyers, posters, and more!

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(A) Top Sponsorships - (80-90% of Attendees to your booth):

Premier Sponsor (Diamond): $800

• Face Painter at your booth - #2 Destination – High traffic Area!
• Email Address of all Attendees
• Direct linked at the top of event page
• 2 - 5'x2' Banners at Stage & Front Entrance
• 90%+ of attendees visit your booth
• Flyer/postcard distributed to attendees
• Featured on event flyers, posters and website
• Booth near front entrance

Back to School Supplies Sponsor (Platinum + Scavenger Hunt Destination): $450

• 200 free back to school supplies to give out to attendees
• High visit area of the event – Featured item on the event
• Part of fun pass
• Scavenger Hunt Destination
• Help families as they get ready for school

Character Meet & Greet (Platinum - FEATURED ACTIVITY): $475

• Gabby's Doll House & Sonic at your booth!
• Special picture backdrop area. Popular with families
• Character based music at your booth
• 1st 500 receive a Bluey or Stitch sticker!
• Part of Fun Pass – 70-80% of attendees visit your booth

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(B) Fun Pass - Destinations - 70-80% of attendees to your booth (includes game and all the prizes)

Duck Matching Game (Gold - Popular with young families): $450

• Part of Fun Pass – 70-80% of attendees visit your booth
• Includes Duck Matching game to win one of 3 different prizes (2,000+ types of candy / Seasonal Prizes)
• Very popular with families, very eye catching
• Families pre-register, high traffic

Bubble - Bubble Gum Game + Scavenger Hunt (Gold): $475

• Fun game!
• Part of Fun Pass & Scavenger Hunt – Double visibility to your booth
• Spin to win 1,000+ Bubbles, Blow Pops, or Large Bubble Gum Packs!
• Includes being on the Scavenger Hunt – Extra visits to your booth

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(C) Scavenger Hunt Destination (1 of 10 stops) - 60-70% Attendees visit your booth (includes all items below)

Map Sponsor (1st Stop Scavenger Hunt - Platinum): $450

• 1st Stop of Scavenge Hunt
• Your logo on top of event map
• Email address of all attendees
• We will provide you with a candy bin. Very visible

Plinko Game (Last Stop - Platinum): $450

• Last stop of Scavenger Hunt
• Families play Plinko game to win prizes
• Very interactive, #1 Destination on Scavener Hunt
• We provide game & all prizes – VERY POPULAR

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(D) Branding High Visibility - Attendance Not Required (includes all items below)

Main Stage (Platinum): $400

• Presenting Sponsor of all stage activities!
• Direct linked on event page (above stage schedule)
• 5’ x 2’ banner at stage
• Your flyer/postcard/coupon distributed to attendees
• Stage mentions during the entire event – most visible area of the event

Fun Zone Sponsor (Gold): $400

• Fun area - one of the top areas of the event!
• 5'x2' banner at the front
• Your booth beside game area
• Your flyer/postcard/coupon distributed to attendees
• 50 Free Bounce Park Passes (or for all your employees families)

Carnival Game Sponsor (Gold): $400

• Fun area where all Carnival games are played!
• 5'x2' banner at the front
• Your booth beside game area
• Your flyer/postcard/coupon distributed to attendees
• 50 free carnival game tickets

Entrance Sponsor (Gold): $400

• 5'x2' banner at the Front Entrance
• Included on all posters, flyers
• Your flyer/postcard/coupon distributed to attendees
• In the 1st 8 booths at the event (If attending)

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Add-On Options:

• Flyer distribution to attendees: $80
• 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

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Have questions? Contact Greg Yoakam - [email protected]

Thanks and we hope to see you there!!

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SPONSORSHIPS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Skee-Ball Game: $450

• Play to win with Skeeball Game

Soccer Darts Game: $500

• Fun activity where kids play a giant inflatable soccer darts game

• Nicely themed inside the indoor soccer facility

• 1,000+ Prizes & candy Prizes at your booth - we provide!
• Easy way to engage with families