We aim to keep costs LOW for attendees and vendors to allow for a more equitable market space and event. With our sponsors' help, we can offer free general public admission to our daytime market and low-cost vendor fees.
 
The Big Gay Pride Market Event is on its way to becoming the LARGEST LGBTQI+ EVENT IN MADISON. Unique benefits of the market include:
This market does NOT conflict with Chicago, Milwaukee, or Twin Cities Pride.
Becoming a sponsor is an AUTOMATIC, guaranteed admission to being at our show. We reserve our market spaces for vendors and small businesses who go through the application process. Applying to be a vendor entails a juried process and is not a participation guarantee, whereas becoming a sponsor secures your spot.
This market is still young. Get involved as a sponsor early to establish rapport with our audience.
We will be offering attendee bags with freebies to the first 500 attendees of our Night Market! These bags will include promotional materials from local businesses and our sponsors. We offered these bags at our holiday market - they were extremely popular, and we ran out!
 
If you want to be included in ALL benefits, we need all payment and business information by May 15th! Any sponsorship purchases after May 15th may not receive printed promo or other time-sensitive benefits.
 
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TIERS FOR SPONSORSHIPS:
 
Show Sponsorships
 
Comedy Show Presenting Sponsor ($3,000) includes:
Presenting sponsor for BOTH comedy shows (Black and Funny, and Comedy Children’s Hour)
Business’ QR code and logo on every table
Logo on all show flyers and promotion
4x6 table outside the show
Multiple shout-outs during BOTH shows
All benefits included in the Bronze and Sponsor-an-Artist packages
LIMITED TO ONE SPONSOR
 
Drag Show Presenting Sponsor ($3,000) includes:
Business’ QR code and logo on every table
Logo on all show flyers and promotion
4x6 table outside the show
Multiple shout-outs during the show
All benefits included in the Bronze and Sponsor-an-Artist packages
LIMITED TO ONE SPONSOR
 
Drag Bingo Presenting Sponsor ($2,000) includes:
Logo on all show flyers and promotion
4x6 table outside the show
Multiple shout-outs during the show
All benefits included in the Bronze and Sponsor-an-Artist packages
LIMITED TO ONE SPONSOR
 
Market Sponsorships
 
Gold Package ($3,000) includes:
A guaranteed three-day 10x10 vendor hall booth with 1 table and 2 chairs
Sponsor logo and website link on homepage of The Big Gay Market website from date of purchase until July 1st, 2025
All benefits included in the Silver, Bronze, and Sponsor-an-Artist packages
LIMITED TO TWO SPONSORS
 
Silver Package ($1,000) includes:
A guaranteed three-day 4x6 lobby table
Market organizers can restock/reorganize your table during the market if you are unable to attend the entire time!
All benefits included in the Bronze and Sponsor-an-Artist packages
 
Bronze Package ($500) includes:
Ability to include promotional materials in our 500 night market attendee bags
Business cards or handouts on market entrance table
All benefits included in the Sponsor-an-Artist package
Logo included on select physical and digital event materials
 
Sponsor-an-Artist Package ($300) includes:
A social media shout-out post with up to 3 sponsor photos and a sponsor bio