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ABOUT MAKER FAIRE KANSAS CITY We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth. Maker Faire is part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new! As a celebration of the Maker Movement, it’s a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness. Maker Faire gathers together tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, food artisans, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, artists, students and commercial exhibitors. Makers come to show their creations and share their learnings. Attendees flock to Maker Faire to glimpse the future and find the inspiration to become Makers themselves. Union Station Kansas City is proud to host one of the largest Featured Maker Faires in the world, along with other sites such as Atlanta, Austin, Bay Area, Denver, Detroit, Milwaukee, New York, Paris, Rome, Tokyo and the UK. Sponsoring Maker Faire Kansas City is a unique opportunity to support our community of both young and adult entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors and artists. As a sponsor, you will reach tens of thousands of influential people in your target market with your message. The Maker Movement has become one of the driving forces in the development of consumeroriented technologies. Your support of Maker Faire Kansas City will not only help feature more Makers and innovators in the community, but foster an environment of creativity and risk taking!
For more information or to become a sponsor, Christy Nitsche Director of Advancement & Community Engagement 816.460.2208 • CNitsche@unionstation.org
Maker Faire Kansas City offers THE time and place in Kansas City when hundreds of talented designers, engineers, inventors and innovators show off all that they make and create. Sponsorship opportunities range from smaller ventures like a commercial booth or advocate sponsorship to much greater involvement as a featured sponsor. Choose the best option for you. With such a range of packages available, we can come up with a combination just right for you!
Maker InspirED
Title Billing
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Sponsor Level Exclusivity
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Logo Recognition on Print & Billboard Advertising
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Name Recognition in Radio Advertising
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Rights to Use Maker Faire Kansas City Logo for Consumer Promotion
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Name Recognition in Media Announcements
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Logo Placement on Promotional Flyers
Premium
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Maker List: 3,500 Union Station Members/Subscribers: 25,000
Both Lists
Both Lists
Both Lists
Maker List
Maker List
Logo on Maker Faire Kansas City Website
ALL Pages
ALL Pages
ALL Pages
ALL Pages
ALL Pages
Logo Recognition on the Sponsor Banner in Grand Plaza
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Logo Recoginition on Stage Signage
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VIP Access to Volunteer Lounge
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Large Booth Sign Provided
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Logo Placement on Event Maps
Premium
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Sponsor Booth
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Goldsmith
$10,000
Silversmith
Maker Mixer
Blacksmith
Tinsmith*
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Coppersmith $5,000
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PRE-EVENT BENEFITS
Social Media Exposure
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr
Recognition in Email Blasts
ON-SITE BENEFITS
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Why Sponsor Maker Faire Kansas City?
$20,000
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
Maker Faire draws a unique audience that appeals to the interest of high-tech corporations, software, engineering and architecture companies, arts and graphics organizations, universities and start-up companies. Share your message and reach a highly educated and motivated audience with an estimated 16,000 in attendance in one weekend. All coming to experience the region’s biggest Maker Faire, featuring 1,000 Makers working in demo booths demonstrating their fascinating creations and inventions. Position your company/organization as a leader and supporter of the Maker Movement and KC’s annual festival that celebrates creativity, innovation, invention, technology and new products.
Maker Faire Kansas City is made possible with the support of corporate and community partners.
Maker Faire Kansas City Staff Passes Both Days
Maker Faire Kansas City Guest Passes One-Day
Maker Mixer Event Tickets
Held on Friday, June 21, 2019
*Available to educational institutions only
Want to be a year-round sponsor of Maker Faire programs in Science City? In addition to supporting this annual festival, Union Station has opened a year-round Maker Studio offering programs, hands-on workshops and projects for students. Ask how you can help support the operations of our Maker Studio!
CONTACT: Christy Nitsche • Director of Advancement & Community Engagement • 816.460.2208 • CNitsche@unionstation.org