Sponsorships
Partner with the MHK Chili Showdown to fuel community impact while elevating your brand.
Why Sponsor?
Your support underwrites a beloved community festival and sends funds directly to local charities. In return, you’ll receive premium brand visibility and meaningful guest perks.
- Placement in commercials, on-stage mentions, and social media
- On-site signage (stage, Jumbotron, Family Fun area, event T-shirt)
- Team entries into competition categories + guest ticket perks
Fast Facts
- Community festival with strong family turnout
- Multiple touchpoints: stage, screen, signage, socials, shirts
- Turnkey: we guide artwork specs, deadlines, and day-of perks
Sponsorship Tiers
Choose the package that fits your goals. Every tier includes recognition and guest perks.
Title Sponsor — $5,000
Presenting Sponsor
- Featured in commercials & all advertising as the presenting sponsor
- Prominent banner on stage
- Team entry into all categories
- Social media shout-outs
- 8 drink tickets & 4 chili-tasting tickets
Stage Sponsor — $3,500
Main Stage Ownership
- Commercials + banner on stage
- Team entry into 4 of 5 categories
- Social + MC shout-outs
- 6 drink tickets & 4 chili-tasting tickets
Jumbotron Sponsor — $2,500
Big-Screen Visibility
- Commercials + banner on the Jumbotron
- Team entry into 4 of 5 categories
- Social + MC shout-outs
- 6 drink tickets & 4 chili-tasting tickets
Charity Sponsor — $2,000
Giveaway Spotlight
- Commercials + mentions during charity giveaways
- Team entry into 4 of 5 categories
- Social media shout-outs
- 5 drink tickets & 4 chili-tasting tickets
Family Fun Sponsor — $1,500
Family Zone Branding
- Banner displayed at the Family Fun area
- Social media shout-outs
- 4 chili-tasting tickets
Tier 1 Sponsor — $1,000
Event Signage + T-Shirt Logo
- Branded event sign & logo on event T-shirt
- Team entry into 3 of 5 categories
- Social media shout-outs
- 6 drink tickets & 4 chili-tasting tickets
Tier 2 Sponsor — $750
T-Shirt Logo + Team Entry
- Logo on event T-shirt
- Team entry into 2 of 5 categories
- Social media shout-outs
- 4 drink tickets & 2 chili-tasting tickets
Tier 3 Sponsor — $500
T-Shirt Name + Team Entry
- Name on event T-shirt
- Team entry into 1 of 5 categories
- 2 drink tickets & 2 chili-tasting tickets
Pepper Eating Sponsor — $750
Contest Presented by You
- Contest announced as “Brought to you by [Your Business]”
- Social & event shout-outs
- 4 drink tickets & 2 chili-tasting tickets
Special Offer
Enjoy 20% off all items purchased through Hy-Vee!
Ready to Sponsor?
Lock your tier while inventory lasts. We’ll follow up with artwork specs, deliverables, and your benefits calendar.
Questions?
We’re happy to tailor a package or combine benefits for a perfect fit.
- Email: [email protected]