Sponsorship Information
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​Wausau Events is a 501(c)3 dedicated to creating community through events. We organize many of the premier events in Wausau designed for not only the people of Wausau but also the surrounding communities. 

These events receive very high exposure to the public and are well attended. Sponsorships are available at all price points and Wausau Events is willing to work with organizations to create a sponsorship package that works for the sponsor and the community! For more information or to contact Wausau Events, please contact Executive Director,
​at execdir@wausauevents.org or 715-297-9531.

​Highlights of Events Available for Sponsorship:
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Balloon & Rib Fest
  • Second Weekend in July at the  Wausau Downtown Airport
  • Over 30,000 people attend annually
  • Voted Wausau's Favorite Event 6 years in a row
  • Sponsorships from $750-$12,000 available
  • Example of sponsorship areas: Hot Air Balloon Pilots, Children's Area, Entertainment, Photo Booth, Presenting Sponsor and more
  • Sponsors receive recognition in print ads, social media, radio, banners at event and on event brochure
Balloon Chase 5K Run/Walk
  • Second Saturday in July
  • This event was new - and a hit - in 2015. A 5K race the Saturday morning of Balloon & Rib Fest that winds through the Southeast neighborhood that the Wausau Airport is located in. It averages around 400 participants
  • Sponsorships available are: Presenting Sponsor ($1000), Gold Sponsor ($500) and Silver Sponsor ($250).
  • Sponsors receive recognition in print ads, social media, radio, banners at event, opportunity to put an item in the race bag, and logo on event brochure 
Concerts on the Square
  • Wednesdays, June-August, 6-8pm at the 400 Block 
  • Nearly 30,000 visits annually to the series
  • Sponsorships available for a single night,  or the whole series
  • Single night sponsorships $2500, Whole series for $20,000
  • Choose a night and shine! It is your night of the series so you are welcome to bring promotional materials, introduce the band, do giveaways, talk during intermission. We are willing to work for you to make that night worth your sponsorship!
Big Bull Falls Blues Fest
  • Third Weekend in August at Fern Island Park
  • Over 7,000 in attendance annually
  • 3 bands on Friday and 5 on Saturday
  • Sponsorships available for Saturday night entertainment, photo booth, VIP area, and more! We can customize the sponsorship to fit your needs. Sponsorships from $750 on up
  • Sponsors receive recognition in print ads, social media, radio, banners at event and on event brochure
Summer Kickoff Weekend
  • Father's Day Weekend at Marathon Park & The 400 Block
  • Over 4,000 people attend this event annually
  • Friday night at Marathon Park is the family night which includes bounce houses, crafts, food vendors, a petting zoo and a movie at dusk!
  • Sunday is the Classic Car Show which has individual sponsors for $500
  • Sponsorships available from $500 to $5000. Sponsorship can be of the photo booth, presenting sponsor, crafts, arts, bounce house area or petting zoo
  • Sponsors receive recognition in print ads, social media, radio, banners at event, and presence at event if desired
Beer & Bacon Fest
  • Third Saturday in September at Fern Island Park
  • 2016 was inaugural year and over 1,300 people attended. Annual attendance has been around 1,200 people.
  • Features over 150 types of beer, bacon from local restaurants and butchers as well live music!
  • Sponsorships available from $500 to $4000.
  • Sponsors receive recognition in print ads, social media, radio. banners at event and presence at event if desired.​
Harvest Fest
  • First Saturday in October on The 400 Block
  • Over 4,000 people attend this event annually
  • Event includes activities for families on the 400 Block and surrounding businesses. A pumpkin patch, horse-drawn wagon rides, kids tractor pedal pull and more! All are available to sponsorship.
  • Sponsorships available from $500 to $5000
  • Sponsors receive recognition in print ads, social media, radio, banners at event, and presence at event if desired​
Holiday Parade
  • Second Friday after Thanksgiving, from Marathon Park to The 400 Block
  • Over 3,000 watch the parade and then many join the warming party in the Great Hall following the parade
  • Sponsorships available from $500 to $2000
  • Sponsors receive recognition in print ads, social media, radio, banners at event, and presence at event if desired
Winter Fest
  • Last Saturday in January, The 400 Block
  • Over 3,000 people attend this event annually
  • Event includes ice sculptures, horse-drawn wagon rides and more!
  • Sponsorships available include: presenting sponsor, ice sculpture sponsors, cookie sponsor, wagon ride sponsor, and more! 
  • Sponsorships from $250 (individual ice sculpture) to $5000 (presenting)
Not sure what event will maximize your sponsorship? Contact our Executive Director, and they can meet with you to find the right fit for your needs! Customization is always available, Wausau Events encourages all businesses to get involved and reap the benefits of a sponsorship of a community event.