35th Annual

Sponsor HispanoFest

Partner with the largest Hispanic family festival in the western suburbs and put your brand in front of thousands of local families.

September 11 – 13, 2026
Village of Melrose Park Civic Center
1000 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Village of Melrose Park
Friday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: Noon – 11:00 PM (Parade at 11:00 AM)
Sunday: Noon – 10:00 PM
Our Mission

Promoting education and leadership

HispanoFest promotes the advancement of the Hispanic community through educational and leadership development. Now celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026, the festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.

45
Food exhibitors
45
Arts & crafts booths
2
Music stages
Scholarship Program

Investing in future leaders

Each year HispanoFest awards scholarships to Hispanic students from local suburbs who are currently attending college, university, or trade school.

$1,500

University students enrolled full-time

$750

Part-time university OR 2-year college / trade school

$325

Part-time 2-year college / trade school

Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and volunteer during the festival. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the school of their choice.

Major Sponsors

Visibility that makes an impact

Major sponsors receive stage recognition, prime booth placement, scholarships in their company name, and logo placement across all festival materials.

Presenting

Sponsorship Level
$25,000
monetary donation
  • Presenter of the entire HispanoFest
  • Announced as presenter at all pre-festival fundraisers
  • Two scholarships awarded in your company name
  • One 10×10 exhibitor booth in prime location
  • Banner placement at every stage + main entrance
  • Sponsorship mentioned before and after every music performance
  • 24-hour digital billboard announcement at 25th Ave & North Ave for 2 weeks pre-festival
  • Logo linked on the HispanoFest website
  • Corporate logo on all promotional materials
  • Five VIP parking passes

Main Stage

Sponsorship Level
$15,000
monetary donation
  • Main Stage sponsor
  • One scholarship awarded in your company name
  • One 10×10 booth in prime location
  • Banner at Main Stage + main entrance
  • Mentioned after every Main Stage performance
  • Logo on all promotional materials
  • Five VIP parking passes

Second Stage

Sponsorship Level
$10,000
monetary donation
  • Second Stage sponsor
  • Group sponsor credit for one scholarship
  • One 10×10 exhibitor booth
  • Banner at Second Stage + main entrance
  • Mentioned after every Second Stage performance
  • Logo on select promotional materials
  • Two VIP parking passes

Booth Sponsor

Sponsorship Level
$7,500
monetary donation
  • One 10×10 exhibitor booth
  • Banner placement at main entrance
  • Sponsorship mention at start and end of festival both days
  • Name on select promotional materials
  • Two VIP parking passes
Small Business Sponsors

Affordable packages that get you noticed

Small business sponsorships include banner placement, stage mentions, and a corporate ad on the 12'×24' billboard at the main entrance. No booth included.

$2,500
Promotional package worth $7,500
  • Banner placement at Main Stage
  • Main and Second Stage mention at beginning and end of festival both days
  • Corporate ad on the 12'×24' billboard at main entrance
$1,000
Promotional package worth $5,000
  • Banner placement at Second Stage
  • Main Stage mention at beginning and end of festival both days
  • Corporate ad on the 12'×24' billboard at main entrance
$500
Promotional package worth $1,000
  • Banner placement at Second Stage
  • Second Stage mention at beginning and end of festival both days
  • Corporate ad on the 12'×24' billboard at main entrance
$250
Promotional package worth $500
  • Stage mention at beginning and end of festival both days
  • Corporate ad on the 12'×24' billboard at main entrance
$100
Promotional package worth $250
  • Corporate ad on the 12'×24' billboard at main entrance

Note: All banners must be provided by the sponsor and posted by the sponsor at the appropriate location. HispanoFest is not responsible for lost or stolen banners. All sponsors are welcome to participate in the September 12, 2026 parade.

Why sponsor?

Your support keeps the festival free for the community and funds scholarships for local Hispanic students — while putting your brand in front of every family that walks through the gates.

Brand exposure

Featured before and throughout the three-day festival.

Logo placement

On banners, stages, the website, and the main entrance billboard.

Stage recognition

Mentions during every performance on the stage you sponsor.

Community impact

Connect face-to-face with thousands of local families.

Flexible packages

Major and small-business options to fit your goals.

Scholarship credit

Major sponsors name scholarship recipients.

Sponsorship Inquiry

Fill out the form below and we'll send you a commitment form and invoice. All fields marked * are required.

We typically reply within 2–3 business days.

Let's talk sponsorship

Have questions or ready to commit? Reach out directly — we'll send a commitment form and invoice with instructions for submitting your logo and payment.

Email
hispanofest@yahoo.com
Mailing Address
Attn: Irene Herrera
P.O. Box 1902
Melrose Park, IL 60161
Sponsor Packet
2026 packages & form