Sponsors
Make Become a Sponsor Today
Become a valued partner in one of Cortland County’s most beloved traditions by sponsoring The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest. Now celebrating its 29th year, Pumpkinfest draws thousands of attendees to historic Courthouse Park each October for a weekend filled with live entertainment, family activities, local vendors, and seasonal attractions. Your sponsorship directly supports these experiences, helping make signature events like the main stage performances, Kid Zone activities, pumpkin decorating contests, and hayrides possible.
Sponsorship is more than a donation—it’s an investment in our community and an opportunity to showcase your organization to a wide and engaged audience. Sponsors receive meaningful recognition through on-site signage, social media promotion, advertising, and direct interaction with festival-goers, providing excellent visibility and brand exposure throughout the region.
Most importantly, your support helps preserve and grow a cherished community event that celebrates Cortland’s heritage, strengthens local connections, and supports small businesses, artisans, and families. Join us in cultivating the continued success of The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here:
2026 Great Cortland Pumpkinfest Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor Benefits
Exposure to thousands of festival attendees
Recognition on the Pumpkinfest website, social media, and advertising
On-site signage and logo placement throughout the festival
Opportunity to interact directly with the community
Logo placement on official Pumpkinfest merchandise
Positive community visibility and goodwill
Tax-deductible sponsorship
2025 Sponsors
Big Autumn Pumpkin Sponsors
Harvest Moon Sponsors
Sugar Treat Moon Sponsors
Sweetie Pie Moon Sponsors
How to Become a Sponsor???
Sponsorship Levels
Pumpkins come in a variety of shapes and sizes; jumbo, small with many sizes in between. We are pleased to offer many varieties of giving levels to support the festival.
Sponsors support the Great Cortland Pumpkinfest by making many of the festival’s activities possible. From the main stage to the acoustic tent, pony rides to the pumpkin decorating contest, sponsors bring many of the beloved Pumpkinfest events to festival attendees.
The Great Cortland Pumpkinfest appreciates all of the businesses who support us. It is because of you that we are able to put on the festival year after year - thank you!
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin - $5,000+
Help cultivate the festival, nurturing it to grow to its full potential.
Four festival entrance sidewalk decals
Logo on www.cortlandpumpkinfest.org
Acknowledgement in print advertising
Acknowledgement in radio ads
10’ x 10’ exhibit space provided
Live acknowledgment during festival entertainment introductions
Company name included in 2 social media paid ads reaching 100-mile radius of the festival
Company name linked in at least 4 social media posts promoting the festival
Company name incorporated into decorations (hay bales, pumpkins, corn stalks) throughout Courthouse Park.
Big Autumn Pumpkin - $2,500+
Take the stage to associate their brand with Cortland area’s favorite family festival.
Two festival sidewalk decals within park
Logo on www.cortlandpumpkinfest.org
10’ x 10’ exhibit space provided
Acknowledgement in print advertising
Acknowledgement in radio ads
Live acknowledgment during festival entertainment introductions
Company name linked to social media posts related to entertainment
Harvest Moon Pumpkin - $1,000+
Make a direct and memorable connection with festival-goers.
Sponsor a selected venue (pick one per sponsorship):
Kid Zone Tent and Activities (two available)
Pumpkin decorating contest exhibit (one available)
Main Stage (two available)
Hay wagon (one available)
Dining tent (one available)
Music/Entertainment (three available)
Pumpkin Pub (one available)
Company banner prominently displayed at their sponsored venue (banner provided by company)
Logo on www.cortlandpumpkinfest.org
Sugar Treat Pumpkin - $500 each
Warmly welcome festival-goers with a bit of pumpkin spice.
Sponsorship of Pumpkinfest T-shirt with company logo on the t-shirt
Sweetie Pie Pumpkin Friends of the Festival - $50, $100, $250+
Our “Friends of the Festival” are recognized on social media pages and listed on a banner centrally displayed at the Info Booth.