2024 Sponsorship Opportunities
The Meaford Scarecrow Invasion is a volunteer-driven community event whose purpose is to promote Tourism, Economic Development, and Community Spirit each Fall. Now in its 28th year, this year’s theme is the celebration of Meaford’s 150th Anniversary!
The Scarecrow Invasion is a nonprofit organization (OCN: 1848524) operated completely by volunteers and relies on donations and sponsors to fund the costs of putting on an event of this size. Please consider sponsoring to help keep the Invasion going.
Title Event Sponsor:
Commitment Level: $5,000 – 1 opportunity available
Everything included for $1,500 “Apple” Sponsorship (see below) PLUS the following
Recognition as the title event sponsor with business logo on Scarecrow Invasion website home page and in social media
Featured on event signage during the invasion (mid-September to mid-October)
Prominently featured in all media campaigns (Radio, Print, Digital)
Prominent logo featured on Festival Poster in Pavilion
Sponsor booth space if desired at Family Festival (Meaford harbourfront)
Parade Sponsor:
Commitment Level: $2,000 – 1 opportunity available
Everything included for $1,500 “Apple” Sponsorship (see below) PLUS the following
Company name and logo on signage carried by volunteers in parade
Your samples handed out by our volunteers on parade route
Name mentions in Rogers TV parade coverage. E.g., ”The 26th Annual Meaford Scarecrow Festival Parade brought to you by…”
Mr. &Mrs. Scarecrow Sponsor:
Commitment Level: $1,000 – 1 opportunity available
Everything included for $500 “Pumpkin” Sponsorship (see below) PLUS the following
Your company name & logo featured on the costumes of Mr. & Mrs. Scarecrow
Visit to your business by Mr. & Mrs. Scarecrow with photos posted on Scarecrow Invasion social media
Apple Sponsor:
Commitment Level: $1,500 – Unlimited opportunities
Sponsor business video on social media
Scarecrow at business (during Invasion – 5 weeks)
Logo on Sponsor Poster at Family Festival
Recognition in promotional materials including newsletters, and on Scarecrow Invasion social media
Company logo, name & business website link featured on scarecrowinvasion.com all year
Social media Thank-you with company name, logo & business website link
Pumpkin Sponsor:
Commitment Level: $500 – Unlimited opportunities
Logo on Sponsor Poster at Family Festival
Recognition in promotional materials including newsletters, and on Scarecrow Invasion social media
Company logo, name & business website link featured on scarecrowinvasion.com all year
Social media Thank-you with company name, logo & business website link
Crow Sponsor:
Commitment Level: $200 – Unlimited opportunities
Company logo, name & business website link featured on scarecrowinvasion.com all year
Social media Thank-you with company name, logo & business website link
Pie Sponsor:
Commitment Level: $100 – Unlimited opportunities
Social media Thank-you with company name, logo & business website link
Information For Sponsors About The Meaford Scarecrow Invasion
Event Attendance
Scarecrow Invasion (mid-September – mid-October): 10,000+
Parade & Festival: 1500 – 1800, weather dependant
Social Media & Website Performance & Demographics
Facebook Followers: 2,046
Instagram Followers: 327
Followers - top 5 cities:
Facebook: Meaford, Owen Sound, Collingwood, Toronto, Flesherton
Instagram: Meaford, Toronto, The Blue Mountains, Collingwood, Owen Sound
Facebook Page Performance: August 18, 2023– October 18, 2023
* 52,100 Reach * 7,700 Content interactions * 1,100 Link ClicksWebsite Performance Aug 18 – Oct 18: 5,300 Users