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Sponsoring a Community Tradition

Hosted by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce

 

The Garlic City Car Show & Harvest Festival offers sponsors more than visibility — it offers meaningful connection. Sponsorship support helps the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce continue its mission of strengthening local business, supporting families, and preserving the traditions that define Gilroy.

Community Connection

🏘️

Strengthen ties with local families and businesses

Brand
Visibility

🌟

Premier placement across all event marketing

Gilroy
Tradition

🧄

Be part of a beloved annual celebration

Presenting Sponsor — $10,000

EXCLUSIVE — ONLY ONE AVAILABLE

The highest level of partnership available. As the Presenting Sponsor, your brand becomes synonymous with the entire event experience.

🎤 Event Title Recognition

Event recognized as "The Garlic City Car Show & Harvest Festival presented by [Sponsor]" across all channels

📣 Premier Logo Placement

Largest logo placement on all event marketing materials, signage, and digital promotions

🎶 Performance Area Recognition

Featured recognition within the Community Performance Area showcasing local bands and entertainment

🏕️ Largest On-Site Activation

Premier booth or activation opportunity — the biggest footprint at the event

📰 Press & Recap Inclusion

Inclusion in all press materials and post-event recap communications

⭐ VIP Recognition

VIP recognition throughout all event promotions and digital marketing campaigns

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Zone-Naming Sponsors — $5,000–$2,500

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Claim exclusive naming rights to one of the festival's signature zones. Your brand becomes the identity of a key experience area, with visibility baked into every map, sign, and mention throughout the event.

Available Zones

Car Showcase Lane

Business Expo Pavilion

Heritage Marketplace

Family Activity Zone

Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Painting

Food & Drink Zone

Petting Zoo Experience*

*(Pending final permitting and availability)

 

Zone Sponsor Benefits

Zone-naming recognition

on all event signage and maps

Logo placement

across all marketing materials

On-site booth or activation

within your sponsored zone

VIP access passes

for your team

Social media and e-newsletter

recognition in our correspondence

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Supporting &
Community Sponsors

Two accessible tiers of sponsorship designed to fit a range of budgets while still delivering meaningful brand presence and community engagement at the festival.

Supporting Sponsor — $2,500

  • Logo placement on event signage and website
  • On-site exhibitor booth
  • Recognition within the Community Performance Area
  • Inclusion in Chamber digital promotions
  • Opportunity to participate in community engagement activities on-site

Community Sponsor — $1,000

  • Logo placement on sponsor board and website
  • Shared exhibitor or community table
  • Social media acknowledgment
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Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships start at $500.

These targeted opportunities allow sponsors to align with specific experiences and moments throughout the event — while maintaining a strong presence from start to finish.

Best in Show — $1,000

Sponsor the most coveted award of the car show and put your brand at the center of the big reveal moment.

People's Choice Award — $1,000

Align your brand with the crowd-favorite experience as attendees vote for their top picks.

Best Custom Award — $500

Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship by sponsoring the award for the most uniquely customized vehicle.

Photography & Media

Sponsor event photography and media coverage for lasting brand association with all official event imagery.

Raffle & Silent Auction

Put your brand front and center during one of
the most engaging and interactive moments
of the festival.

Raffle & Silent Auction

Put your brand front and center during one of
the most engaging and interactive moments
of the festival.

Customized Sponsorship Opportunities Available — Contact the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce to design a package tailored to your goals. These opportunities allow sponsors to align with specific experiences while maintaining a strong presence throughout the event.

Note on the Community Performance Area: This area is designed to showcase local community bands and performers in a simple, family-friendly environment. Please note that large-scale AV production will not be part of the 2026 event format.

Cristina Cortes

Executive Director

(408) 842-6437

cristina@gilroy.org
Contact for all event inquiries

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Thank You To Our 2026 Circle of Influence (COI) Members!

What is the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce?

We aim to make Gilroy the best place to live, work, and play by:

  • Connecting people, businesses, and customers.
  • Making Gilroy a world-class recreation destination.
  • Helping businesses achieve economic success through technology.
  • Being kick-a** problem solvers.
  • Representing the business community’s interests at all levels of government.

The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce is credited with creating cutting-edge initiatives that help the community of Gilroy thrive. We have been the go-to organization for the initial structure and support of key agencies including:

Our focus is on building strong alliances to keep Gilroy one step ahead.

Business is the key driver to building community, and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to ensuring Gilroy’s economic vitality encouraging, supporting and promoting policies that create a business-friendly environment.

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