SPONSOR KENTUCKY'S FAVORITE FESTIVAL
Reach 50+ years of festival-goers across central Kentucky
7 Tiers
Every Level Matters
Help us keep it free.
Capital Expo Festival has been a free, family-friendly tradition in Frankfort, Kentucky since 1973. As central Kentucky’s longest-running free summer festival, we draw thousands of attendees from Frankfort, Lexington, Louisville, and across the region — connecting your business with engaged families looking for a great weekend close to home.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, every dollar of your sponsorship is tax-deductible and goes directly to keeping the festival free, supporting local artisans and performers, and continuing 50+ years of community tradition.
Marketing Reach Across Kentucky
Your logo seen by thousands of attendees from Frankfort, Lexington, Louisville, and surrounding regions across digital ads, banners, and the official festival website.
Tax-Deductible Community Impact
Capital Expo Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your sponsorship is tax-deductible and directly supports local artisans, performers, and family programming year after year.
VIP Festival Experience
Top-tier sponsors receive carnival wristbands, hospitality room access, and prime vendor space during the three-day event — a real perk, not just a logo placement.
Sponsorship levels for the 2026 festival.
From friends-of-the-festival to title sponsors, every contribution powers the next 50 years. Contact us to discuss the level that works best for your business or organization.
Main Sponsor
- Four (4) VIP Carnival Wristbands
- Hospitality Room Access
- Two (2) Logo Banners
- Vendor Space
- Logo Listed on Festival Website
- Logo in All Digital Advertising
- Listed in Thank-You Ad
Main Sponsor
- Four (4) VIP Carnival Wristbands
- Hospitality Room Access
- Two (2) Logo Banners
- Vendor Space
- Logo Listed on Festival Website
- Logo in All Digital Advertising
- Listed in Thank-You Ad
Premium Tier
- Two (2) Logo Banners
- Vendor Space
- Logo Listed on Festival Website
- Logo in All Digital Advertising
- Listed in Thank-You Ad
Featured Tier
- One (1) Logo Banner
- Vendor Space
- Logo Listed on Festival Website
- Logo in All Digital Advertising
- Listed in Thank-You Ad
Supporting Tier
- Vendor Space
- Logo Listed on Festival Website
- Logo in All Digital Advertising
- Listed in Thank-You Ad
Community Tier
- Logo Listed on Festival Website
- Listing in Thank-You Ad
Festival Friend
- Listing in Thank-You Ad
A huge thank-you to our 2026 sponsors.
The businesses and individuals who make Capital Expo possible.
Festival Sponsors
🥇 Gold Sponsors
🥈 Silver Sponsor
Event Sponsors
🏃 Funnel Cake 3K Sponsors
★ Title Sponsors
🏆 Awards Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
🎤 Expo Idol Sponsors
Apply to become a 2026 sponsor.
Fill out the form below to register your sponsorship, then complete your payment securely via PayPal on the next page. Prefer to pay by check? Mail it to Capital Expo Festival, PO Box 714, Frankfort, KY 40602. We’ll email your donation receipt once payment is received.
Frequently asked questions.
Questions? Talk to a board member.
Our board members are happy to answer questions about sponsorship, vendor opportunities, or general festival inquiries.