Partner with one of Michigan’s Most Celebrated Festivals
Each summer, the City of Grand Haven proudly hosts a 10-day nationally recognized celebration honoring the men and women of the United States Coast Guard. The 2026 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival will take place July 24- August 2, 2026 featuring more than 35 family – friendly events enjoyed by an anticipated 350,000+ attendees.
From nightly waterfront concerts and parades to Kids Day, Senior Day, ship tours, fireworks, a drone show and more, this festival blends patriotism, family fun, and national recognition. Our military guests and Coast Guard leadership are treated as honored VIP’s throughout the week, with top ranking USCG official in attendance annually.
We are a 501 C(3) nonprofit, festival sponsorships are tax-deductible and provide businesses with unmatched exposure, exclusivity and community goodwill. Sponsorship partners are not just advertisers – they are champions of service, tradition and community pride
We invite you to align your brand with an event that delivers measurable visibility, meaningful engagement, and lasting brand loyalty.
Choose a Sponsorship Level
Commandant (Fireworks) $35,000+, (exclusive)
Commandant (Fireworks) $35,000+, (exclusive)
- Exclusive Ownership of the Fireworks Extravaganza (Saturday August 1, 2026)
- Logo Recognition with Laser on Dewey Hill
- Recognition before Fireworks by event MC
- VIP Dinner -1 table of 8 reserved/ Attendance alongside high-ranking USCG dignitaries
- Complimentary entry to Grand Parade on August 1st
- (60) Tickets to concerts at the waterfront
- Rolling logo w/link on our festival website
- Logo in our brochure/25,000 copies/ full page ad in brochure
- 2 banners inside waterfront stadium for 10 days
- 1 banner with logo placed on Washington/Harbor for 10 days
- Logo on our TV commercial
- 8-(PA) Announcements at concerts during the week
- (7) Dedicated Social media posts
- Booth Opportunities at Kid’s Day and Senior Day
- Logo will appear on 12 city kiosks in the community for 10 days
- Thank-You banner with logo at the end of the Grand Parade
- Company listed in the 2026 Annual Report
- Category Exclusivity – No competing businesses
- First Right of Refusal for 2027
For more information call Annie Lengkeek Director of Marketing at 616-846-5940
Commandant (Drone Show) $30,000+, (exclusive)
Commandant (Drone Show) $30,000+, (exclusive)
- Exclusive Ownership of the Drone Show (Friday, July 31st, 2026)
- Logo Recognition with Laser on Dewey Hill
- Recognition before the Drone show by event MC
- VIP Dinner -1 table of 8 reserved/ Attendance alongside high-ranking USCG dignitaries
- Complimentary entry to Grand Parade on August 1st
- (50) Tickets to concerts at the waterfront
- Rolling logo w/link on our festival website
- Logo in our brochure/25,000 copies/ full page ad in brochure
- 2 banners inside waterfront stadium for 10 days
- 1 banner with logo placed at Washington/Harbor for 10 days
- Logo on our TV commercial
- 8-(PA) Announcements at concerts during the week
- (7) Dedicated Social media posts
- Booth Opportunities at Kid’s Day and Senior Day
- Logo will appear on 12 city kiosks in the community for 10 days
- Thank-You banner with logo at the end of the Grand Parade
- Company listed in the 2026 Annual Report
- Category Exclusivity – No competing businesses
- First Right of Refusal for 2027
For more information call Annie Lengkeek Director of Marketing at 616-846-5940
Admiral (Dinner) $20,000+, (exclusive)
Admiral (Dinner) $20,000+, (exclusive)
- Ownership of a very prestigious dinner held on Thursday, July 30th/Trillium Banquet Center
- Attendance by 350 community members/board members/sponsors/High ranking dignitaries from the USCG
- Signage at the entrance w/logo
- Red carpet photo opportunity with branded backdrop
- 1 table of 8 reserved for your guests
- MC sponsor mention and if approved, ability to speak for 2 minutes
- Complimentary entry to Grand Parade on August 1st
- Sponsor listed in the 2026 Annual Report
- (40) Tickets to concerts at the waterfront
- Rolling logo w/link on our festival website
- Logo in our brochure/25,000 copies/ full page ad in brochure
- 2 banners inside waterfront stadium for 10 days
- 1 banner with logo placed at Washington/Harbor for 10 days
- Logo on our TV commercial
- 8-(PA) Announcements at concerts
- (5) Social media posts
- Booth Opportunity at Kid’s Day and Senior Day
- Logo will appear on 12 city kiosks in the community for 10 days
- Thank-you banner with logo at the end of the Grand Parade
- Category exclusivity – No competing businesses
- First Right of Refusal for 2027
For more information call Annie Lengkeek Director of Marketing at 616-846-5940
Captain $17,000+ Community Picnic Sponsor (exclusive)
Captain $17,000+ Community Picnic Sponsor (exclusive)
- Title Ownership of Community Picnic (July 26th)
- On-site Booth and activation space
- Entrance signage and MC mentions
- (40) concert tickets
- Rolling logo w/link on our festival website
- Full Page Ad in our brochure/25,000 copies
- 2 banners inside waterfront stadium for 10 days
- 1 banner with logo placed at Washington/Harbor for 10 days
- Logo on our TV commercial
- 8-(PA) Announcements at concerts
- (4) Social media posts
- Booth Opportunity at Kid’s Day and Senior Day
- Logo will appear on 12 city kiosks throughout the community
- Complimentary entry into the Grand Parade
- Thank-You banner with logo at the end of the Grand Parade
- Company listed in the 2026 Annual Report
- Category exclusivity – No competing businesses
- First Right of Refusal for 2027
- For more information call Annie Lengkeek Director of Marketing at 616-846-5940
Captain $16,000+ Parade Act Sponsor (exclusive)
Captain $16,000+ Parade Act Sponsor (exclusive)
- Ownership of Grand Parade performance
- Parade Act TBD / examples gymnastics, unique costumes, musical act
- Signage before and after performance
- Rolling logo w/link on our festival website
- Full Page Ad in our brochure/25,000 copies
- 2 banners inside waterfront stadium for 10 days
- 1 banner with logo placed at Washington/Harbor for 10 days Logo on our TV commercial
- 8-(PA) Announcements at concerts
- (4) Social media posts
- Booth Opportunity at Kid’s Day and Senior Day
- Logo will appear on 12 city kiosks throughout Grand Haven
- Complimentary entry into the Grand Parade
- Thank-You banner with logo at the end of the Grand Parade
- Company listed in the 2026 Annual Report
- Category exclusivity – No competing businesses
- First Right of Refusal for 2027
- (25) Concert Tickets
For more information call Annie Lengkeek Director of Marketing at 616-846-5940
Captain $15,000+ Former Title Sponsor (exclusive)
Captain $15,000+ Former Title Sponsor (exclusive)
- Premier Brand visibility across Festival footprint
- Rolling logo w/link on our festival website
- Full Page Ad in our brochure/25,000 copies
- 2 banners inside waterfront stadium for 10 days
- 1 banner with logo placed at Washington/Harbor for 10 days Logo on our TV commercial
- 8-(PA) Announcements at concerts
- (4) Social media posts
- Booth Opportunity at Kid’s Day and Senior Day
- Logo will appear on 12 city kiosks throughout Grand Haven
- Complimentary entry into the Grand Parade
- Thank-You banner with logo at the end of the Grand Parade
- Company listed in the 2026 Annual Report
- Category exclusivity – No competing businesses
- First Right of Refusal for 2027
- (25) Concert Tickets
For more information call Annie Lengkeek Director of Marketing at 616-846-5940
Lieutenant $12,500+ (exclusive)
Lieutenant $12,500+ (exclusive)
- Waterfront Stage Sponsor, Application Sponsor, Sanitation Stations Banner with sponsor logo placed out/inside the stadium for 10 days PA announcements before 8 nights of entertainment
- (15) Complimentary entertainment tickets
- Logo in the Festival Brochure
- 1⁄4 Page Ad in the Festival Brochure
- Sponsor mention in 2026 Annual Report
- (4) Individual Social media post
- T-Shirt Shooter available where applicable/Shirts provided by sponsor
- (15) Complimentary tickets to entertainment
- Complimentary Grand Parade Entry
- Sponsor logo listed on the Festival website with hotlink Exclusive – No competing businesses
- First Right of Refusal for 2027
For more information call Annie Lengkeek Director of Marketing at 616-846-5940
Warrant Officer $6,500+
Warrant Officer $6,500+
- Wireless Internet Sponsor, Hot Spot Pod supplying free internet
- Logo on the POD itself
- Logo on sign-on page
- Logo in the Festival Brochure
- Sponsor mention in 2026 Annual Report
- (3) Individual Social media post
- T-Shirt Shooter available where applicable/Shirts provided by sponsor
- PA Announcement made at Waterfront Stadium
- (15) Complimentary tickets to entertainment
- Complimentary Grand Parade Entry
- Sponsor logo listed on the Festival website with hotlink
Master Chief $3,500+
Master Chief $3,500+
- Event or Entertainment Sponsor
- (Kid’s Day, Senior Day, Nightly Concerts, Car Show, Carnival, Cardboard Boat Race, Parade of Ships, or The Kid’s Parade)
- 10×10 Booth Space available before and during the event (easy-up tent/table allowed)
- Logo in the Festival Brochure
- Banner with logo at the event
- Sponsor mention in 2026 Annual Report
- (2) Individual Social media post
- T-Shirt Shooter available where applicable/Shirts provided by sponsor
- PA Announcement made at Waterfront Stadium
- (10) Complimentary tickets to entertainment
- Complimentary Grand Parade Entry
- Sponsor logo listed on the Festival website with hotlink
Senior Chief $3,000
Senior Chief $3,500
- Corporate Booth Vendor
- Contract on having a 10×10 booth
- Prime space for 5 days of vending at the waterfront
- PA announcement to entertainment guests
- Sponsor mention in 2026 Annual Report
- Complimentary Grand Parade entry if desired
- (1) Group Social Media Post
- Sponsor logo listed on the Festival website with hotlink
- Water/Electric not included
Petty Officer $2,250
Petty Officer $2,250
- Volleyball/Golf Tournaments, Retirees Dinner Sponsor
- Small banner at the event
- Company logo listed on the website
- Company logo listed in the brochure
- Complimentary Grand Parade entry if desired
- Sponsor mention in 2026 Annual Report
- (2) Window Clings mailed for your display window
- (2) Commemorative Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival pins
- (4) Concert Tickets of your choice
Apprentice $1,000
Apprentice $1,000
- Company name listed in order on the website
- Company name listed in order in the brochure
- (2) Window Clings mailed for your display
- (2) Commemorative Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival pins
- (2) Concert Tickets of your choice
Recruit $400
Recruit $400
- Previously “Friends Together”
- Company name listed in order on the website
- Company name listed in order in the brochure
- (1) Window Cling mailed for your display
2026 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Brochure Advertising
Premium Print Visibility
The Official 2026 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Brochure is an award-winning publication printed on magazine stock and distributed across Michigan and West Michigan. It serves as the printed companion to our website and is actively used before, during, and after the festival. This is not a disposable flyer – it’s a kept, shared, and referenced guide throughout the 10-day festival and beyond.
*The deadline for advertising materials is May 14, 2026. Early submission is encouraged for optimal placement.
For more information call Annie Lengkeek Director of Marketing at 616-846-5940 or [email protected]
