What does a sponsorship look like?
Sponsors can provide a variety of benefits to vendor markets, including financial support, increased visibility, and marketing opportunities. By sponsoring Main Street Market, businesses can gain exposure to a captive audience of potential customers and show their support for the community.
One way that sponsoring at Main Street Market can benefit your business is by increasing brand awareness. By prominently displaying your company logo or name at the event, you can create brand recognition among attendees and vendors alike. This can lead to increased customer loyalty and a positive association with your brand.
Sponsorship can also provide opportunities for direct marketing and sales. At Main Street Market you will be able to set up a booth at the event to showcase your products or services. This can allow you to interact with potential customers face-to-face and generate leads or sales.
In addition to these benefits, sponsoring a Main Street Market can also help to build relationships with other businesses and community organizations. This can lead to networking opportunities and potential collaborations in the future.
This positive, community-focused event can build a business's brand reputation. It positions you as a trusted, community-conscious entity, which can foster customer loyalty and repeat business.
Overall, sponsoring Main Street Market can be a cost-effective way to increase brand awareness, generate leads and sales, and support the local community.
Some things to consider:
Our social media engagement is unmatched, and when you partner with Main Street Market, you have support from our Marketing team and access to our responsive and engaged community:
Instagram: 34k+ monthly reach
Facebook: 76k+ monthly reach
Lakewood Ranch has a median household income of $166,376, 46% higher than its surrounding areas, making it the perfect place to showcase your business.
Lakewood Ranch has over 39K residents - and growing, making it the top-selling multi-generational community in the U.S. for seventh consecutive year!
The 2025-2026 Main Street Market season will be held on the following Saturdays:
October 18th
November 15th
December 13th
January 17th
February 14th
March 14th
April 11th
Market Set-Up:
7:30am-8:30am
Market Shopping Hours:
10am - 2pm
Market Location:
Lakewood Ranch Main Street
8141 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL 34202
SPONSORSHIP
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
- 10x10 booth space to promote your business and connect with our community at Main Street Market.
- Business logo and/or mentions of your sponsorship on our social media platforms, boosted digital advertisements, and print flyers.
- Both musical performers will give two on-stage shoutouts to your business during the event.
Invoices will be emailed if your application is accepted.
Payments are due no later than 60 days prior to the market date. If payment is not received by due date, your sponsorship will be forfeited without notice.
**Applications do not guarantee acceptance.
Due to a high volume of applicants, you will receive communication only if you are accepted.
MARKET REQUIREMENTS
- Sponsored booths will need to provide their own tent, tables, and any needed equipment.
- All tents must be appropriately weighted on all sides.
- Electrical outlets will be available to share with up to 4 booths.
- If you use a large output of electricity, you will be required to provide your own power source. We do not have access to circuit breakers if an outlet is tripped.
Thank you for your interest as we strive to support and strengthen our local community!