Sponsorships are one of the most impactful ways the community can help support the St. Johns Bizarre — making sure this curated craft fair and music event continues to bring thousands of people from across the Metro area to the best neighborhood in Portland.
We want to offer our deepest thanks to the many organizations who’ve already signed on for 2024 as we get ready for the 15th annual Bizarre, all set for May 11. And there’s still time to join the list!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Read on!
Thank you for considering sponsoring the 15th Annual St. Johns Bizarre. The Bizarre is a uniquely crafted community celebration that brings thousands of people from around the Portland Metro Area to enjoy what Willamette Week called “the only Portland street festival that matters.” (We think that’s still very true!)
After being paused for three years due to COVID, in 2023 we came back stronger than ever! We hosted two stages for music, 140 local craft vendors, food vendors, locally crafted beverages in our beer garden, and activities up and down the streets of downtown St Johns. It’s an amazing community event with something for everyone!
The event is run by an all-volunteer committee and the event is free to attend. However, the event is not free to put on: We pride ourselves on paying our musicians and artists, and there are infrastructure costs for putting on a street fair (permitting, barricades, stages, etc.). We rely on the support of Portland’s institutions, leading local businesses, community partners, and other sponsors to make this event possible. We sincerely hope you can support this key community event.
Sponsorship payments are due soon to get your logo as a sponsor included in our print materials and advertising.
For specifics on deadlines, and for other questions, please contact our sponsorship coordinator:
Cup Sponsor (Porch Light Realty Group) – The Beer Garden is party central on the day of the Bizarre. We demonstrate our commitment to the environment by serving beverages only in reusable cups. The cup sponsor gets their logo in the hands of the many 100s of attendees who buy the souvenir cup. These stainless steel Klean Kanteen cups not only cut down on solid waste, they are cherished collector’s items that will be around for years! As cup sponsor, you see:
Large one-color Logo on the souvenir cup, opposite this year’s amazing promotional artwork
All the benefits of the Stage Sponsors listed below…
Stage Sponsors ($2000) – Make a big splash and a big difference! Our stage sponsors make it possible for us to pay for top notch performing artists, ensure professional sound and day-of event management, and promote the event on a large scale. In exchange for your generosity, you’ll see:
Large Logo/name in print ad in the Portland Mercury and Willamette Week
Featured in individual social media mentions (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)
Listed at top of sponsors page on Bizarre Website (large font/logo)
Large Logo/name in St Johns Bizarre poster
Thank you on banner at event (large font/logo)
Individual thank you/mention from main stage at event
The James John Society ($1000) – Sponsors at this level really help us reach our stretch goals of filling out the festival with street entertainers and transforming the plaza into a festival space. As a sponsor at this level, you’ll see:
Medium Logo/name in print ads
Featured in individual social media mentions (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)
Listed on sponsors page on Bizarre Website (medium font/logo)
Medium Logo/name in St Johns Bizarre poster
Thank you on banner at event (medium font/logo)
Thank you/mention from main stage at event
The Bridge Brigade ($500) – Sponsors at this level play an important part in helping us meet our budget goals. At this level, you’ll see:
Small Logo/name in print ads
Social media mention (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)
Listed on sponsors page on Bizarre Website (small font/logo)
Small Logo/name in St Johns Bizarre poster
Thank you on banner at event (small font/logo)
Group thank you/mention from main stage at event
Bizarre Community Partner ($250) – There is no question that the St Johns Bizarre has transformed the second Saturday in May into the equivalent of St Johns’ own Mardi Gras for local bars and cafes. Show a little love for the festival that brings thousands of thirsty folks from all across Portland to your door. At this level, you’ll see:
Group social media mention (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)
Listed on sponsors page on Bizarre Website (small font)
Thank you on banner at event (small font/logo)
Any contributing sponsors are eligible for a booth at the Bizarre, if they are interested. Please indicate interest when making a contribution.
Thanks to our 2023 sponsors!
The St. Johns Bizarre is very thankful for the support of our 2023 sponsors. We couldn’t have made it through last year’s comeback event without their generous support.
Meet our sponsors!
Sponsorships are one of the most impactful ways the community can help support the St. Johns Bizarre — making sure this curated craft fair and music event continues to bring thousands of people from across the Metro area to the best neighborhood in Portland.
We want to offer our deepest thanks to the many organizations who’ve already signed on for 2024 as we get ready for the 15th annual Bizarre, all set for May 11. And there’s still time to join the list!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Read on!
Thank you for considering sponsoring the 15th Annual St. Johns Bizarre. The Bizarre is a uniquely crafted community celebration that brings thousands of people from around the Portland Metro Area to enjoy what Willamette Week called “the only Portland street festival that matters.” (We think that’s still very true!)
After being paused for three years due to COVID, in 2023 we came back stronger than ever! We hosted two stages for music, 140 local craft vendors, food vendors, locally crafted beverages in our beer garden, and activities up and down the streets of downtown St Johns. It’s an amazing community event with something for everyone!
The event is run by an all-volunteer committee and the event is free to attend. However, the event is not free to put on: We pride ourselves on paying our musicians and artists, and there are infrastructure costs for putting on a street fair (permitting, barricades, stages, etc.). We rely on the support of Portland’s institutions, leading local businesses, community partners, and other sponsors to make this event possible. We sincerely hope you can support this key community event.
Sponsorship payments are due soon to get your logo as a sponsor included in our print materials and advertising.
For specifics on deadlines, and for other questions, please contact our sponsorship coordinator:
Scott Bricker
ssbricker@gmail.com
503.757.8342
Sponsorship Levels
Cup Sponsor (Porch Light Realty Group) – The Beer Garden is party central on the day of the Bizarre. We demonstrate our commitment to the environment by serving beverages only in reusable cups. The cup sponsor gets their logo in the hands of the many 100s of attendees who buy the souvenir cup. These stainless steel Klean Kanteen cups not only cut down on solid waste, they are cherished collector’s items that will be around for years! As cup sponsor, you see:
Stage Sponsors ($2000) – Make a big splash and a big difference! Our stage sponsors make it possible for us to pay for top notch performing artists, ensure professional sound and day-of event management, and promote the event on a large scale. In exchange for your generosity, you’ll see:
The James John Society ($1000) – Sponsors at this level really help us reach our stretch goals of filling out the festival with street entertainers and transforming the plaza into a festival space. As a sponsor at this level, you’ll see:
The Bridge Brigade ($500) – Sponsors at this level play an important part in helping us meet our budget goals. At this level, you’ll see:
Bizarre Community Partner ($250) – There is no question that the St Johns Bizarre has transformed the second Saturday in May into the equivalent of St Johns’ own Mardi Gras for local bars and cafes. Show a little love for the festival that brings thousands of thirsty folks from all across Portland to your door. At this level, you’ll see:
Any contributing sponsors are eligible for a booth at the Bizarre, if they are interested. Please indicate interest when making a contribution.
Thanks to our 2023 sponsors!
The St. Johns Bizarre is very thankful for the support of our 2023 sponsors. We couldn’t have made it through last year’s comeback event without their generous support.