SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

YarnCon is the premier market for independent producers of yarn, fiber for spinning, tools, gadgets, books, patterns, instruction, and gifts related to spinning, knitting, crochet, and weaving. More than 2,500 fiber enthusiasts come to YarnCon each year, ready to shop, learn, and spend time relaxing in an inclusive community atmosphere. The event has run annually since 2007.

Please contact us at info@yarncon.com to become a Sponsor. Thanks!

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS

Bulky – $1500 

• Full-page color ad in event program
• Sponsor logo in email blasts sent out before the show
• Premiere listing on front page of YarnCon website throughout the year, along with link to your website
• Company logo on sponsorship signage at event
• Separate informational table at event entrance to talk to attendees in person, distribute materials, and promote your business
• Opportunity to include promotional materials and/or swag in tote bags given to first 50 shoppers each day
• Your logo printed on tote bag and other promotional materials
• Opportunity to donate for door prize/raffle drawings, with appropriate recognition

Worsted – $850 

• Half-page color ad in event program
• Sponsor logo in email blasts sent out before the show
• Premiere listing on front page of YarnCon website throughout the year, along with link to your website
• Your logo on sponsorship signage at event
• Separate informational table at event entrance to talk to attendees in person, distribute materials, and promote your business
• Opportunity to include promotional materials and/or swag in tote bags given to first 50 shoppers each day
• Opportunity to donate for door prize/raffle drawings, with appropriate recognition

DK – $500 

• Half-page black & white ad in event program
• Sponsor mention in email blasts sent out before the show
• Listing in sponsor area of YarnCon website, along with link to your website
• Your logo on sponsorship signage at event
• Opportunity to send promotional materials to be added to information table at the event.
• Opportunity to include promotional materials in tote bags given to first 50 shoppers each day
• Opportunity to donate for door prize/raffle drawings, with appropriate recognition

Sport – $200 

• Quarter-page black & white ad in event program
• Sponsor mention in email blasts sent out before the show
• Listing in sponsor area of YarnCon website, along with link to your website
• Sponsor name on sponsorship signage at event
• Opportunity to send promotional materials to be added to information table at the event.
• Opportunity to donate for door prize/raffle drawings, with appropriate recognition

Other sponsorship opportunities:

• Sponsor a teacher: hotel & travel expenses for a nationally known instructor
• Craft Lounge: sponsor a table (or the whole lounge!) for guests to relax and recharge
• In-kind donations: donate items for use in classes or elsewhere during YarnCon
• We’re open to your creative ideas! Contact us to discuss.

For more information, contact one of us at the addresses below with your interest, ideas, or questions.

We’ll need the following info:

• Company or Organization Name
• Desired Sponsorship Level
• Primary contact name, email and phone number
• Website address
• Logo image (.png file no more than 290px wide)

Thank you for considering supporting YarnCon, Chicago’s only independent, fiber-focused, community-centric fiber festival!!

Team YarnCon
Sara Ware, sara@yarncon.com
Natalia Uribe Wilson, natalia@yarncon.com
to reach both of us: info@yarncon.com