Sponsorship

See Below Various Sponsorship Levels and Packages

Marketing Strategy

  • Robust Radio spots on CKDO, KX96 and 94.9 The Rock from July 2 – August 2025
  • Programmatic and Geo Fencing Digital ad campaigns with 300,000 impressions – early campaigns March-May, mid and late campaigns, June-August 17, 2025
  • Social Media posts on social channels of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – ongoing
  • Social Media Sponsored campaigns – from June – August 17, 2025
  • 10,000 Ribfest Program Magazine, listing events, about the performers, sponsor logos, advertising related to exhibitors (coupons and offers), and sponsor advertisements
  • 200 posters strategically placed throughout Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington and given to sponsors and exhibitors to install at place of business with foot traffic
  • Lawn signs installed weekend of event
  • Hyperlinks installed on show sponsor and exhibitor websites linking to our event – new awareness
  • Social media links provided to all participants to post their participation at our event on their social media channels
PRESENTING SPONSOR: $40,000 (ONE)​
  • Your company name and logo prominently featured on 37’ x 3’10” header banner across top of main Entertainment Stage (banner position – 100H2) and all other banners at the site as well as main entrance MN100,
  • Twelve stage mentions during Ribfest programming (4 times each day X 3 days)
  • Marketing as presenting sponsor of Oshawa Ribfest on radio ads on CKDO, KX96 and 94.9 The Rock
  • Your company name printed as Presenting Show Sponsor on Ribfest promotional materials including; 200 event posters (see
  • marketing)
  • Your company name listed as Presenting Show Sponsor on post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisements on Facebook, Ribfest website
  • and other media including Ribfest program magazine
  • Your company logo and link to your website listed as Presenting Sponsor on the www.oshawaribfest.com website
  • Digital Display ad units running on our Ribfest website once sponsorship is confirmed until the end of 2025
  • Logo as presenting sponsor on our Digital Display ad units on Ribfest digital marketing campaigns
  • Your company name mentioned on Ribfest social media posts as exclusive Presenting Show Sponsor
  • Two full page advertisements in Ribfest program magazine. One page advertorial and back page of program magazine
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels
  • Up to 800 sq ft of premium vendor space to create your own customized experience space for your business in prominent area of the venue
  • Meal vouchers: 15 ½ rack rib dinners, 15 pulled pork sandwiches and 30 beverage tickets
  • Final dollar amount dependent on cost of all entertainment booked but minimum $20,000
  • Your company name and logo prominently featured on 37’ x 3’10” header banner across top of main Entertainment Stage (banner position – 100H2) and main entrance (100MN)
  • Nine stage mentions during Ribfest programming (3 times each day X 3 days)
  • Entertainment Show Sponsor mention on radio ads on CKDO, KX96 and 94.9 The Rock featuring our entertainment line-up
  • Your company name printed as Entertainment Show Sponsor on Ribfest promotional materials including; 200 event posters. These
  • posters will be strategically installed throughout Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington, in addition to some being given to vendors, sponsors
  • and businesses with foot traffic
  • Your company name listed as Entertainment Show Sponsor on post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisements on Facebook, Ribfest
  • website and other media including Ribfest program magazine
  • Your company logo and link to your website listed as Entertainment Show Sponsor on the www.oshawaribfest.com website
  • Digital Display ad units running on our Ribfest website once sponsorship is confirmed until the end of 2025
  • Digital Display ad units set up as animated gifs on Ribfest digital marketing campaigns
  • Your company name mentioned on Ribfest social media posts as exclusive Presenting Entertainment Show Sponsor
  • Double page spread advertisement in Ribfest program magazine
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels
  • Up to 600 sq ft of premium vendor space to create your own customized experience space for your business in prominent area of the venue
  • Meal vouchers: 12 ½ rack rib dinners, 12 pulled pork sandwiches and 24 beverage tickets
  • Diamond Stage Sponsor with your company name and logo featured on 37’ x 3’10” header banner across top of main Entertainment
  • Stage (banner position – 100H2) and main entrance (100MN)
  • Three stage mentions during Ribfest programming (once each day X 3 days)
  • Your company name printed as exclusive Diamond Stage Sponsor on Ribfest promotional materials including 200 event posters
  • Your company name listed as Diamond Stage Sponsor on post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisements on Facebook, Ribfest website
  • and other media including Ribfest Program Magazine
  • Your company logo and link to your website listed as exclusive Diamond Stage Sponsor on the www.oshawaribfest.com website
  • Your company name mentioned on Ribfest social media posts as Diamond Stage Sponsor
  • Full page advertisement in Ribfest program magazine
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels
  • Up to 500 sq ft of premium vendor space to create your own customized space for your business in prominent area of the venue
  • Meal vouchers: six ½ rack rib dinners, six pulled pork sandwiches and twelve beverage tickets
  • Your name and logo displayed prominently on banner at entrance to Oshawa Kidzone
  • One stage mention (day of your choice)
  • Your company name printed on the www.oshawaribfest.com website and Facebook pages as Oshawa Kidzone Sponsor
  • Your company logo on main sponsorship banner prominently located at the main stage (100SK) and main entrance (100MN)
  • Your company name printed as a Kidzone Sponsor on 200 event posters
  • Your company name printed as a Kidzone Sponsor on post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisement on Facebook, Ribfest website and
  • other media including Ribfest Program Magazine
  • Half page advertisement in Ribfest program magazine
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels
  • Up to 500 sq ft of premium vendor space to create your own customized space for your business in prominent area of the venue
  • Meal vouchers: four ½ rack rib dinners, four pulled pork sandwiches and eight beverage tickets
  • Your company logo on 6’6” X 15’9” side banner on main stage (banner position – 100S) and main entrance (100MN)
  • One stage mention (day of your choice)
  • Your company name printed as a Platinum Sponsor on Ribfest promotional materials including 200 event posters
  • Your company name listed as Platinum Sponsor on post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisements on Facebook, Ribfest website and
  • other media including Ribfest Program Magazine
  • Your company logo and a link to your website listed as a Platinum Sponsor on the www.oshawaribfest.com website
  • Your company name and logo listed as Platinum Sponsor on Facebook
  • Half page advertisement in Ribfest program magazine
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels
  • Up to 400 sq ft of premium vendor vendor space to promote your business
  • Main entrance company banner (provided by us)
  • Meal vouchers: four ½ rack rib dinners, four pulled pork sandwiches and eight beverage tickets
  • Your company name printed as a Gold Sponsor on promotional materials including 200 event posters
  • Your company name printed as a Gold Sponsor on post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisement on Facebook, Ribfest website and
  • other media including Ribfest Program Magazine
  • Your company logo and a link to your website listed as a Gold Sponsor on the www.oshawaribfest.com website
  • Your company name listed as Gold Sponsor on Facebook
  • Your company logo on main sponsorship banner prominently located at the main stage (100SK) and main entrance (100MN)
  • Your logo on sponsorship banner (provided by us) located near main bar
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels
  • Up to 200 sq ft of premium vendor space to promote your business
  • Meal vouchers: three ½ rack rib dinners, three pulled pork sandwiches and six beverage tickets
  • Your company name printed as a Gold Sponsor on promotional materials including 200 event posters
  • Your company name printed in post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisement as Picnic/Table Sponsor on post-thank you ads in Ribfest
  • advertisements on Facebook, Ribfest website and other media including Ribfest Program Magazine
  • Your company name printed on the www.oshawaribfest.com website and Facebook pages as Picnic Table Sponsor
  • Your company name and logo and QR code, will be printed on runners on all picnic and banquet
  • tables inside festival eating areas
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels
  • Meal vouchers: two ½ rack rib dinners and two beverage tickets
  • Your company name printed as a Banner Sponsor on promotional materials including 200 event posters
  • Your company name printed in post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisement as Banner Sponsor on post-thank you ads in Ribfest
  • advertisements on Facebook, Ribfest website and other media including Ribfest Program Magazine
  • Your company name printed on the www.oshawaribfest.com website and Facebook pages as a Banner Sponsor
  • Your company logo on your own banner at the site
  • Your company logo on main sponsorship banner prominently located at the main stage (100SK) and main entrance (100MN)
  • Your company logo on a sponsorship banner located somewhere inside the festival
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels
  • Up to 100 sq ft of premium vendor space to promote your business
  • Meal vouchers: two ½ rack rib dinners and two beverage tickets
  • Your company name printed as a Banner Sponsor on promotional materials including 200 event posters
  • Your company name printed in post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisement as Banner Sponsor on post-thank you ads in Ribfest
  • advertisements on Facebook, Ribfest website and other media including Ribfest Program Magazine
  • Your company name printed on the www.oshawaribfest.com website and Facebook pages as a Banner Sponsor
  • Your company logo on sponsorship banners prominently located at the main stage (100S, 100SK) and main entrance (100MN)
  • Your company logo on a sponsorship banner located somewhere inside the festival
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Up to 100 sq ft of premium vendor space to promote your business
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels
  • Meal vouchers: two ½ rack rib dinners and two beverage tickets
  • Your company name printed as a Dunk Tank Sponsor on 200 event posters
  • Your company name printed in post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisement as Dunk Tank Sponsor on post-thank you ads in Ribfest
  • advertisements on Facebook, Ribfest website and other media including Ribfest Program Magazine
  • Your company name printed on the www.oshawaribfest.com website and Facebook pages as Dunk Tank Sponsor
  • Your company logo on sponsorship banner located at Dunk Tank
  • Your company logo on sponsorship banners prominently located at the main stage (100S or 100SK) and main entrance (100MN)
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels
  • Meal vouchers: two ½ rack rib dinners and two beverage tickets
  • Your company name printed as a Waste/Green Sponsor on promotional materials including 200 event posters
  • Your company name printed in post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisement as Waste/Green Sponsor on post-thank you ads in
  • Ribfest advertisements on Facebook, Ribfest website and other media including Ribfest Program Magazine
  • Your company name printed on the www.oshawaribfest.com website and Facebook pages
  • Your company logo on waste receptacles or recycling bins inside festival. 100+ waste receptacles
  • Your company logo on sponsorship banners prominently located at the main stage (100S or 100SK) and main entrance (100MN)
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels
  • Meal vouchers: two ½ rack rib dinners + 2 pulled pork sandwiches and two beverage tickets.
  • Your company name printed as a Silver Sponsor on promotional materials including 200 event posters
  • Your company name printed in post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisement as Silver Sponsor on post-thank you ads in Ribfest
  • advertisements on Facebook, Ribfest website and other media including Ribfest Program Magazine
  • Your company logo and a link to your website listed as a Silver Sponsor on the www.oshawaribfest.com website
  • Your company name listed as a Silver Sponsor on Facebook
  • Your company logo on sponsorship banner located near main stage (100S) and main entrance (100MN)
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels
  • Meal vouchers: two ½ rack rib dinners, two pulled pork sandwiches and four beverage tickets
  • Your company name printed as a ATM Sponsor on promotional materials including 200 event posters
  • Your company name printed in post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisement as Dunk Tank Sponsor on post-thank you ads in
  • Ribfest advertisements on Facebook, Ribfest website and other media including Ribfest Program Magazine
  • Your company name printed on the www.oshawaribfest.com website and Facebook pages as ATM Sponsor
  • Your company logo on sponsorship banner located at ATM at main bar
  • Your company logo on sponsorship banner located near main stage (100S) and main entrance (100MN)
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels
  • Your company name printed as a Bronze Sponsor on promotional materials including 200 event posters
  • Your company name printed in post-thank you ads in Ribfest advertisement as Banner Sponsor on post-thank you ads
  • in Ribfest advertisements on Facebook, Ribfest website and other media including Ribfest Program Magazine
  • Your company name printed on the www.oshawaribfest.com website and Facebook pages as a Bronze Sponsor
  • Your company logo on sponsorship side banner located at main stage (100S) and main entrance (100MN)
  • Hyperlink for you to install on your website so clients can link to our event
  • Social media links so you can post your sponsorship/our event, on your social media channels

ABOUT OSHAWA RIBFEST & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Supporting businesses across Durham Region.

All net proceeds from Rotary Club of Oshawa events, including Ribfest, are reinvested in our community through secondary and post-secondary scholarships, Air Cadets, Hearth Place, Feed the Need, Durham Outlook for the Needy, to name a few, as well as global causes.

Without the support of sponsors like you, these good works would not be possible.

Sponsor Inquiry

Volunteer Application

2025 Ribfest
August 15-17, 2025
Friday - 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday – 11:00 am – 11:00pm
Sunday – 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

VOLUNTEER DUTIES AND SCHEDULE PLEASE SELECT AVAILABLE DATES & TIMES FOR PREFERRED DUTIES – Please note first shift of the day starts 30 minutes before opening

Ribfest Info Zone Welcome Tent
Parking & Gate Stewards
Gate Team/Donations
Event Experience Team
Wheel Barrow Raffle Ticket Sales (Must be 19 years of age or older )
Lounge Team Beverage Ticket Sellers (Must be 19 years of age or older )
Lounge Team Servers (Must be 19 years of age or older )
Children’s Concierge
Dunk Tank Facilitators
(Saturday and Sunday only – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Volunteer Duties
Thank you for expressing an interest to volunteer at the Oshawa Rotary Ribfest. For shifts that run all day, we ask that you ensure your replacement arrives before you leave. If you are a student, please bring along your Student Volunteer Sheet. Water is provided to all volunteers. A food voucher will also be provided for anyone who volunteers for a minimum of one 4 hour shift.

Ribfest Info Zone/Welcome Tent
This serves as the information center and people’s choice voting station. They provide voting slips and encourage everyone to vote for their favourite ribbers and sauces. You will also help out counting votes. This position is primarily seated.

Event Experience Team
Event Experience Team help ensure attendees have an amazing experience while helping to keep the venue sparkling clean. You will ensure attendees have an enjoyable time by ensuring dining area table are free from garbage. You will help with our Reduce, Reuse, Recyle philosophy by ensuring appropriate contents are placed in the appropriate areas. You may be asked to help out in other areas of the venue as needed (ie: giving other volunteers a break). This position is primarily standing, however, can take breaks if needed.

Gate Team/Donations
Gate team volunteers are located at the Main Entrance. They will greet everyone, check bags and backpacks for safety purposes and will also ensure no one is leaving the premises with alcohol. They will also invite donations from attendees. This position requires standing for long periods of time.

Lounge Team Beverage Ticket Sellers (Must be 19 years of age or older)
The Lounge Team ticket sellers greet attendees and sell beverage tickets. These volunteers will check identification, work with cash and direct attendees to debit machine locations as needed. This position is primarily seated.

Lounge Team Servers (Must be 19 years of age or older)
The Lounge Team servers will fill coolers with product and serve beverages to attendees to go with mouth watering ribs on a hot summer day! Lounge Team Servers must be 19 years of age or older. This position is standing only.

Wheel Barrow Raffle Ticket Sales (Must be 19 years of age or older)
Each year we raffle off two wheel barrows of alcohol. We require ticket sellers and volunteers to push around the wheel barrow to entice ticket sales. This requires a significant time standing. Ticket sellers will collect cash for the raffle tickets.

Parking & Gate Stewards
Our parking stewards will direct traffic in our 3 parking lots, ensuring that attendees leave appropriate spacing for other attendees and emergency vehicles to enter and exit as needed.
Our gate stewards will monitor the gate at the back of the ribbers to ensure that the area is utilized by authorized volunteers, ribbers, vendors, and suppliers only.
This position alternates between sitting and standing, depending on traffic flow. Chairs and umbrellas are provided.

Children’s Concierge (Saturday and Sunday only – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
The Children’s Concierge will ensure friendly and fair admission for our children to face painting, caricature artist and bouncy castle events. You will also hand out delicious and nutritious apple cider freezies to the children attending. If business is slow, you may go out to the crowd to solicit attendees to participate in these fun and free events.
Dunk Tank Facilitators (Saturday and Sunday only – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
As the Dunk Tank Facilitators, you will encourage attendees to pay funds to dunk those sitting on the plank. Attendees will include Rotarians, Dignitaries and prominent business owners of our community.
This will involve working with cash and/or retrieving and handing out balls to dunk those brave souls! You may also need to help some attendees ensure no dunkee leaves dry 😊