EMS Partnership Opportunities

Jazz & Rib Fest and The Ohio State Fair

WORKING WITH US

YOUR SPONSORSHIP PARTNERS

Participate in two of Ohio’s most prolific outdoor events, centrally located in the 14th largest city in the country, Columbus, Ohio.

SPONSOR, MARKETING TOUR AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

JAZZ & RIB FEST

July 18-20, 2025


The Jazz & Rib Fest, hosted for more than four decades, is the flagship event of the summer, offering jazz and rib connoisseurs the finest in music and barbecue. Set along the revitalized downtown riverfront at the Scioto Mile, it’s the perfect location for hot ribs and cool jazz. The festival features three days of continuous live performances while barbecue pit masters serve up sizzling ribs, chicken, and more! With thousands of attendees each year, this high-profile event provides an excellent opportunity for brands to connect with a diverse and engaged audience in a dynamic setting.

OHIO STATE FAIR

July 23 - August 3, 2025


The Ohio State Fair, a beloved family tradition since 1850, is a premier summer event featuring rides on the Midway, delicious classic fair foods from top vendors, and a variety of entertainment for all ages. With expected attendance exceeding 1 million each year, the Fair provides a unique platform for brands to reach a diverse audience. As one of the most comprehensive grassroots marketing events in the industry, the Ohio State Fair's Corporate Partnership Program offers customized packages that integrate advertising, sales promotion, and hospitality benefits to achieve your goals.

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JAZZ & RIB FEST

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BY THE NUMBERS

OHIO STATE FAIR

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AS AN EVENT PARTNER YOUR FULLY INTEGRATED

benefits PACKAGE may include:

VISABILITY

Guaranteed visibility and signage, program inclusion, and eyeballs from loads of attendees.

Marketing

Inclusion in media and print publications, social media mentions, website inclusions and links.

activation

On-site booth display and sales opportunities.

hospitality

Entry tickets, parking passes, hospitality access, and more!

FAQs

Our event's Most frequent questions and answers

Jazz & Rib Fest

Ohio State Fair

No, we welcome programs that are seeking brand awareness and visibility and would love to customize a program for you.

No, we welcome programs that are seeking brand awareness and visibility and would love to customize a program for you.

Since this event runs Friday – Sunday we do require sponsors with a booth space to be on-site all 3 days.

No! We welcome mobile programs for multi day and single day activation opportunities.

10 a.m. – 10 p.m. each day except the final day which is 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

While we cannot guarantee designated security, we do have Columbus Police on-site 24/7 to monitor the grounds.

While we cannot guarantee designated security, we do have Ohio State Highway Patrol on-site 24/7 to monitor the grounds.

Sponsorships at this event start at $5,500 for a 10’x10’ space and there are no other options for vendors or craft booths besides sponsor opportunities.

Partnership opportunities have a varying range starting at $5k for one day, and we’d be happy to customize a program for you.

This depends on the package, please reach out to us to learn more!

This depends on the package, please reach out to us to learn more!

Meet Your Sponsorship Partners

MAGGIE ELLISON


VICE PRESIDENT

ELLIE BUERK


senior manager, Partnerships

laura sibbring


Partnership Activation manager

sheba sulser


Partnership Activation Coordinator

CARLY STONEBERG


PARTNERSHIP ACTIVATION MANAGER

mia rossi


Partnership Activation intern

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