2025 National Folk Festival Sponsors and Partners
Become a sponsor of the National Folk Festival, the most prestigious, longest-running celebration of the traditional arts in the U.S. As many as 70,000 people will visit downtown Jackson during the National’s first year, and up to 175,000 by the third year of the festival’s residency. Your support will make possible a transformative event that will generate economic, social, and cultural benefits for the city’s historic downtown.
Burnish your brand by reaching this festival audience, plus millions of potential customers across Mississippi, the Southeast, and the country as part of the festival’s advertising, promotion, and social media programs. Capitalize on the National's remarkable ability to bring our entire community—our entire state—together.
Presenting Sponsor
The presenting sponsor gets naming rights to the largest venue on site, as well as top billing on all festival signage.
As the hub of events throughout the festival weekend, reach 70,000 people in the National's first year, and 175,000 by the third year of its residency.
Dance Pavilion Sponsor
One of the most popular attractions at the festival, this large tented stage inspires audience members to dance non-stop throughout the festival hours, rain or shine!
Company name and logo will be featured prominently throughout the Dance Pavilion.
Signature Stage Sponsorships
These signature stages are the centerpiece and very heart of the National Folk Festival all weekend.
Company name and logo will be featured prominently on one of our signature stages.
Mississippi Folklife Sponsor
The Mississippi Folklife Area & Stage celebrates the culture and heritage of our stage.
Family Activities Area & Stage Sponsor
The Family Activities Area and Stage offers storytelling, workshops, parades, interactive music, games, hands-on crafts and other creative learning opportunities for families.
Festival Marketplace Sponsor
The festival marketplace is a popular festival area offering attendees the opportunity to purchase handcrafted items made in Mississippi, featuring juried work of our state’s finest artists and craftspeople. The marketplace creates a festive shopping experience that is unique to the Jackson National Folk Festival.
Artists Hotel
Sponsor
Welcome and support the artists at the festival host hotel!
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