VENDOR REGISTRATION: Columbus Oktoberfest – Family Day 9/7/25

This classic, fun, long-standing event has it all. Great way to connect with so many people, sell, and find new customers. Connect with a lot of families during this special day. Limited # of booths & sponsorships still available.

• When: September 7th (Sunday, 11AM - 5PM)
• Where: Ohio Expo Center - ODNR Park (717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211)
• Who Attends: Families from across Columbus & Central Ohio
• How it works: Outdoor event! Admission is free..
• Expected Attendance: 3,000 - 5,000+
• Festival Eventbrite page: https://CBUSOktoberfest2025.eventbrite.com
• Why families attend the event: This family event connects parents with classes (kids or adults), education, care, & programs, local community resources, 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: All day fun from superhero & princess pancake breakfast, participate in the Oktoberfest Bubble Run (foam cannon, includes the pancake breakfast!), become a Certified Princess or Superhero, princess and superhero parade, costume contest, story time, singing, crafts, coloring contest and more! Fun contests such as Price is Right Game Show, hula hoop, limbo, bingo, jump rope contest, cake walk contests, and more!
• Oktoberfest Bubble Run: Run though a foam cannon, bubble machines and foam & slide! Pick .25, .5, 1 or 2 mile options for this super fun run! Includes Princess &Superhero All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast & Ultimate Princess & Superhero Experience
• What to do at the event: Tons of food, shopping and entertainment. Come and enjoy this classic event!
• How it works: Start at the KidsLinked booth (look for Smokey the Bear). From there you can receive whatever item you signed up to do or directions on where to start the fun. We will be located at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Pavilion (far south part of the festival in the ODNR park).

Perfect for vendors, businesses, crafters, and local organizations.

• Scavenger Hunt Booth (10x10) – $300
• --Be 1 of 9 exclusive stops on the scavenger hunt map—high traffic.
• General Booth (10x10) – $250
• --Perfect for local businesses to connect with area families.
• Crafter / Direct Sales Booth (10x10) – $75
• --Affordable option for handmade or home-based businesses.

Premier Sponsor (Diamond) – $1,000

• Direct linked at the top of event Web page
• Face Painter or Balloon Artist at your booth (subject to availability) - #1 Destination! (Noon-4PM)
• Email Address of all Attendees
• 2 - 5x2 Banners - one each at Stage & Front Entrance
• Flyer/postcard distributed to attendees
• Featured on event flyers, posters and website
• 1st Booth at Event

Bag Sponsor (Platinum) – $350 (you provide) / $800 (we produce)

• Logo on event bags handed to attendees at check-in or at your booth. Booth very near check-in!

Princess / Superhero Breakfast & Ultimate Experience Zone (Platinum) – $500

• Booth at start of area, presenting sponsor of all Character activities

• 5’x2/ banner at breakfast area, stop on scavenger hunt, 20 Free entries to the Princess & Super Hero Ultimate Breakfast!

• Mystery Prize Wheel (Gold) $450

#1 most visited item on the fun pass. Double visibility as both a Fun Pass & scavenger stop!

Duck Matching Game (Gold) $450

• Win one of 4 prize types—great family interaction. Popular.

Lollipop Game (Gold) $450

• Over 1,000 lollipops and 3 sucker trees—simple and popular.

Lucky Coin Game + Scavenger Hunt – $475

• Pirate-themed – pick 1 of 2 coins to win prizes – Bonus on Scavenger Hunt—interactive.

• Be the first stop! Logo on event map, attendee email list, candy bin included.

Cotton Candy Sponsor (Gold): $400

• Distribute 200 pre-packed servings made by a local youth entrepreneur.

Scavenger Booth Only – $300

• Get featured as 1 of the 9 official stops—great exposure.

• Stage mentions, 5’x2’ banner, and branding as presenting sponsor.

• 5’x2’ banner entrance, flyer/coupon distribution, and top booth placement if attending.

• Candy Bin (Must purchase booth – we provide candy): $50
• Flyer Distribution (We distribute your flyer/info to attendees): $75
• Candy / Prize Donation (Supporter): Help us by donating for us to purchase candy & prizes: $10 to $300 contribution

Check out all our Festival & Events:

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/booth-sponsor-opportunities-1256519

Questions? Contact Greg Yoakam at [email protected]

Host or Publisher KidsLinked