SEPTEMBER15,16&17,2026
GrandIsland,Nebraska
SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE
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• AdmissionTentBanners
• BEEFVIPCattlemen’s Tour
• CanineStars
• CattleHandling Demos–SOLD!
• Electronic Message Boards
• EmailBlast
• Entrance CrewT-shirts–SOLD!
• EquineClinician
• FieldDemoPASystemBanner *
• FieldDemoPennant Rope
• FieldDemoSchedule*
• FieldDemoT-ShirtCannon –SOLD!
• GolfCartCourtesyShuttles –SOLD!
• GolfCartFlags–SOLD!
• HHDPassport
• HuskerHarvestDaysFoodDrive
• Husker HarvestDaysPreview Show
• Information BoothSigns *
• Information BoothT-Shirts*
• Lanyards/Wristbands –SOLD!
• LivestockNetworking Reception
• LocationDirectory Signs
• MobileApp
• Official Off-RoadVehicle –SOLD!
• Official Truck
• OnlineDirectory
• Online ExhibitorListing Upgrade
• Parking LotRowMarkers–SOLD!
• PlatinumAccess
• ProgramCoverDotWhacker
* Denotes first right of refusal until March 20, 2026
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• ProgramGatefold
• Parking CrewSafetyVest
• Renewable ElectricitySponsorship
• ShowBags
• ShuttleSponsorship *
• SocialMediaPosts
• SolarCharging Stations
• StreetSigns
• VIPAcres–Harvest
• VIPAcres–Tillage
• VIPLunch
• VIPNetworking Reception
• Welcome Signs
* Denotes first right of refusal until March 20, 2026
AdmissionTentBanners
Welcome visitors to Husker Harvest Days and highlight your company’s presence with prominent banners inside the admission tents.
• Includes one banner at each of the three main entrances (Gates 1, 2, and 4).
• Banner dimensions: 4’ h x 15.5’ w.
• Sponsor provides artwork; Farm Progress handles production and installation.
Cost: $5,500 (1 Sold – 3 Available)
BEEFVIPCattlemen’sTour
The BEEF VIP Cattlemen’s Tour at HHD offers an opportunity to connect with influential cattle producers and industry leaders.
Why Sponsor the BEEF VIP Cattlemen’s Tour?
Targeted Audience: Engage directly with influential cattle producers and decision-makers in the industry.
Brand Visibility: Gain premium exposure through onsite signage, branded materials, and product placement opportunities.
Lead Generation: Access to qualified leads and detailed participant write-ups to enhance your marketing efforts.
Event Prestige: Align your brand with a premier event that celebrates innovation and excellence in the cattle industry.
Cost: Platinum Sponsorship – $20,000
Silver Sponsorship - $15,000
Bronze Sponsorship - $5,000
More detailed information on sponsorship levels available. Please contact your Sales Representative.
CanineStars
Sponsor the popular stunt dog attraction featuring extreme dog sports like dock diving, frisbee routines, and agility.
• Sponsor mention in the show program article promoting the Canine Stars.
• Two 4’x4’ signs at the Canine Stars area to promote show times and sponsorship.
• Included in all social media posts promoting the Canine Stars at Husker Harvest Days.
Cost: $20,000
CattleHandlingDemo–SOLD!
Located in the BEEF building, cattle handling demonstrations offer audiences a unique opportunity to observe side-by-side comparisons of various cattle chutes in action.
• Sponsor the cattle handling demos held twice daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
• Two-minute “commercial” to promote your company and products during each demo.
• Signage displayed prominently in the demo area.
• Opportunity to showcase products in the demo area (qualified exhibitors only; display size based on product).
• Mention in the show program write-up.
Cost: SOLD!
ElectronicMessageBoard
Be the exclusive sponsor for one video screen located on Flag Row by Gates #1, ensuring maximum visibility at a key entry point.
• Board Size: 12’ h x 16’ w.
• Sponsor receives half of the airtime on the Jumbotron.
• Material runs on a loop throughout the day and can include video or static messages.
• :30 spots are split between Husker Harvest Days messages and other noncompetitive advertisers
Cost: $15,000
EmailBlast
Promote your presence with a targeted email blast reaching thousands of producers across key agricultural states.
• Sent to producers in CO, KS, NE, OK, SD, TX, WY, and MO, totaling 162K impressions.
• Sponsor appears in three emails.
• Ad specs: 300x250 pixels, 200 KB max, JPEG/PNG format, 25-word optional text, hyperlink, and high-res logo.
• Deployed in June, July, and August. Includes two GOLD sponsor programmatic ads with logo for an additional 240K impressions.
Cost: $5,000 (limited to 6)
EntranceCrewT-shirts–SOLD!
Be the first brand visitors see with sponsorship of t-shirts worn by admission crew volunteers.
• Bright, highly visible t-shirts featuring your logo.
• Worn by volunteers at the admission gates.
• Sponsor designs; Farm Progress produces and distributes.
Cost: SOLD!
EquineClinician
Showcase your brand by sponsoring a renowned horse trainer during popular, twice-daily horse training demonstrations.
• Product display at the demo area (size based on product type).
• Two-minute commercial promoting your company and products at each demo.
• Mention in the show program and signage at the demo area.
• Included in social media posts promoting the demonstrations.
• Farm Progress provides a round pen and sound system.
Cost: $12,000
FieldDemoPASystemBanner
Position your brand prominently with banners displayed on the Field Demo PA system, centrally located for maximum visibility during demonstrations.
• Two banners hung on the PA system structure.
• PA system used for combining, haying and tillage demonstrations.
• Positioned in the middle of the crowd for excellent visibility.
• Banner size: 4’ w x 3’ h.
• Sponsor provides artwork; Farm Progress handles production and installation.
Cost: $5,500
FieldDemoPennantRope
Showcase your brand at the heart of the field demonstrations with custom pennant rope designed for crowd safety.
• Pennant rope keeps crowds at a safe distance during combining and tillage demos.
• Sponsor logo/design featured on each pennant.
• Sponsor provides artwork; Farm Progress handles production and installation.
Cost: $6,500
FieldDemoSchedule
Promote your brand on the Field Demo Schedule, a key resource for visitors to plan their day at Husker Harvest Days.
• Handout includes field demo activities, locations, and times.
• Distributed at all information booths.
• Sponsor’s logo prominently featured on the schedule.
• Sponsor provides logo/design; Farm Progress handles production and distribution.
Cost: $6,000
FieldDemoT-ShirtCannon–SOLD!
Deliver your brand directly into visitors’ hands with the exciting Field Demo T-Shirt Cannon, creating a memorable experience during corn combining demonstrations.
• 150 branded t-shirts distributed at the Husker Harvest Days.
• T-shirts launched via cannon before corn combining field demos.
• Farm Progress produces and distributes all t-shirts.
• Sponsor designs the t-shirt imprint.
Cost: SOLD!
GolfCartCourtesyShuttles–
Enhance visitor convenience and showcase your brand with sponsorship of the courtesy shuttles transporting attendees across the parking lots and exhibit field.
• Ten stretch golf carts serve as shuttles, running from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• Shuttle stops at nine main intersections, each with a sponsor-branded sign.
• Sponsor designs signage for shuttles and stops; Farm Progress handles printing and installation.
• Sponsor may provide branded clothing such as hats or t-shirts.
Cost: SOLD!
GolfCartFlags
Gain high visibility with your logo on every visitor-rented golf cart at Husker Harvest Days.
• Flags placed on up to 150 visitor-rented golf carts.
• Double-sided flags designed by the sponsor; Farm Progress prints and mounts them.
• A unique opportunity to reach attendees as they navigate the event.
Cost: $15,000
HHDPassport
Boost traffic to your exhibit and enhance brand visibility with the HHD Passport Game, designed to drive attendee interaction and exploration.
• Inclusion on the official Passport Game Card, ensuring your brand is part of the attendee journey.
• Attendees must visit your exhibit to receive a validation stamp, increasing foot traffic.
• One lucky participant will win a $1,000 grand prize, creating excitement and engagement.
• Access to the EventsPass LeadGen App for attendee data collection (limited to one download per device; internet not included).
• Opportunity for each company to add branded merchandise to the prize pot.
Cost: $750 (3 Sold – 6 Available)
HuskerHarvestDaysFoodDrive
Support the largest food drive in Central Nebraska, where FFA members contribute thousands of pounds of food annually.
• FFA members donate five nonperishable food items for admission.
• Sponsor name featured on 4’ x 4’ signs at the collection site.
• Pre-event press release highlighting the Food Drive partnership.
• Recognition in the show program article.
• Included in all social media posts promoting the Food Drive.
Cost: $20,000
HuskerHarvestDaysPreview
Showcase your products in a 1-hour RFD-TV program featuring interviews with product specialists and highlighting new show features.
Program Details:
• Up to 5 noncompetitive sponsors, each with an 8–10-minute segment.
• Includes interview conducted by Mike Pearson, either in studio or remotely.
• A dedicated 3-minute segment on "This Week in Agribusiness."
• Promoted across TV, print, digital, and social media platforms.
• HHD team will host a segment highlighting new features and events planned for the show.
Cost: $10,500 net
InformationBoothSigns
Boost your brand visibility with signage displayed on all four Information Booths, key visitor hubs at Husker Harvest Days.
• One sign on each of the four Information Booths.
• Sign dimensions: 72” wide x 36” tall.
• Sponsor provides artwork; Farm Progress handles production and installation.
Cost: $5,250
Sponsored in 2025 by PERC.
InformationBoothT-Shirts
Information booths are where Husker Harvest Days visitors go for show programs, bags and answers to their questions. Outfit the volunteers working in the Info Booths in your t-shirts!
• Volunteers wear t-shirts featuring the sponsor’s message.
• Sponsor selects t-shirt color and designs the imprint.
• Farm Progress produces and distributes all t-shirts.
Cost: $5,500
Sponsored in 2025 by Strauss.
Lanyards/Wristbands
Gain visibility with your logo featured on lanyards and wristbands distributed to all visitors.
• Sponsor logo printed on lanyards and wristbands.
• Sponsor provides artwork; Farm Progress handles production and distribution.
Cost: SOLD!
LivestockNetworkingReception
The sponsorship offers an opportunity to enhance brand visibility and engage with attendees at the Livestock Networking Reception, held from 2:30-3:30 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday in the BEEF Building at the HHD showgrounds.
• Networking reception includes beer, bottled water, and snacks served by the HHD caterer.
• Sponsor branding featured on digital platforms, printed materials, and event communications.
• Opportunity to deliver a 2–3-minute welcome message during the reception.
• Additional detailed information available, contact your sales rep for more.
Cost: Single Day Sponsorship: $2,500 per day
Full Event Sponsorship: $4,500 total for both days
LocationDirectorySign
Help visitors navigate the show while showcasing your brand on large "You Are Here" signs placed throughout the exhibit field.
• Six signs strategically located across the exhibit field.
• Sign dimensions: 4’ h x 8’ w, with a 1’ x 1.5’ area for sponsor logo/tagline.
• Includes show maps, sponsor info, and QR codes linking to the exhibitor list.
Cost: $5,500
MobileApp
The Mobile App offers a focused and impactful way to connect with attendees as they navigate the event.
Rotating Banners: Banners placed at the footer of main content cards. Linked to Exhibitor Listing page.
Push Notifications: During the show, two scheduled notifications per day (morning and afternoon) to engage attendees.
Diamond Upgrade: Enhanced visibility and functionality within the app.
Exclusivity: Limited to five sponsors, ensuring high visibility and reduced competition.
Cost: $3,500 (limited to 5)
OfficialOff-RoadVehicle–SOLD!
Provide off-road vehicles for staff use with branding opportunities, ensuring excellent visibility.
• Provide vehicles in early spring for show setup and additional vehicles in September for the event.
• Includes signage on vehicles designating them as the “Official Off-Road Vehicles of Husker Harvest Days.”
• Featured article in the Husker Harvest Days program.
• Includes a Diamond Exhibitor Showcase upgrade.
Cost: SOLD!
OfficialTruck
Drive brand awareness by providing vehicles for Husker Harvest Days staff, ensuring high visibility throughout the event.
• Vehicles designated as the “Official Truck of Husker Harvest Days.”
• Featured article in the Husker Harvest Days program highlighting your vehicle.
• Sponsor-branded signage displayed on all vehicles.
Cost: TBD
OnlineDirectory–
AdditionalOpportunities
The Online Directory appears on the Husker Harvest Days website and mobile app and features the Exhibitor listings, Interactive Show Map and Show Planner.
OnlineDirectory–
AdditionalOpportunities
The Online Directory appears on the Husker Harvest Days website and mobile app and features the Exhibitor listings, Interactive Show Map and Show Planner.
OnlineExhibitorListingUpgrade
All Exhibitor Listings include Contact Information, Website, Social Media, Booth
Number, Product Categories and Company Description.
ParkingLotRowMarkers–
Help visitors remember their parking location with customized row markers placed throughout the parking lot.
• Over 40 2’x3’ signs placed throughout parking lots.
• Signs attached to posts for easy visibility.
• Sponsor provides artwork; Farm Progress handles production and installation.
Cost: SOLD!
PlatinumAccess
Build key partnerships in the market through private meetings, supported by a process designed to accelerate relationship building. .
• Engage in confidential, peer-to-peer discussions tailored to each farm, focusing on product development and strategic partnerships.
• Leverage a 20-acre private field experience where growers can test your equipment, with your team providing guidance and a tent set up to facilitate meetings.
• Enjoy additional benefits, including breakfast and lunch for one representative, while the Husker Harvest Days team handles all logistics, from grower recruitment to scheduling and transport.
Cost: $17,000 (4 Sold – 4 Available)
ProgramCoverDotWhacker
Advertise on the Husker Harvest Days program cover, ensuring unbeatable placement for your brand.
• 2”x2” ad printed directly on the program cover.
• Included in the September issue of Nebraska Farmer.
• Programs distributed at all Information Booths during the show.
Cost: $5,500
ProgramGatefold
Gain prime placement in the program gatefold featuring the show map, ensuring excellent exposure.
• Includes a “bug” on the cover of the gatefold.
• Full-page ads on pages 2 and 5 of the 6page gatefold.
• 4C spread ad (sponsorship cost includes space charge).
• Distributed in the September issue of Nebraska Farmer and at all Information Booths during the show.
Cost: $28,000
ParkingCrewSafetyVest
Ensure visibility and safety for parking crew volunteers while showcasing your brand. Bright orange safety vests featuring your logo will help the sheriff’s posse efficiently direct traffic during Husker Harvest Days.
• Reflective safety vests worn by the sheriff’s posse to manage parking and traffic flow.
• Sponsor logo prominently displayed on the back of all vests.
Cost: $3,000
RenewableElectricitySponsorship
Align your brand with sustainability by sponsoring the Husker Harvest Days’s renewable electricity initiative, reducing the event’s carbon footprint.
• Green-material signage displayed at the event.
• Featured article in the Husker Harvest Days program.
• Sponsorship highlighted on the website and social media.
• Press release and targeted e-blast promoting the partnership.
Cost: $20,000
ShowBags
Extend your brand’s reach with sponsorship of reusable show bags distributed to visitors at Information Booths, ensuring visibility during and after the event.
• 8,000 bags distributed over three days.
• One-color logo printed on both sides.
• Sponsor may include one insert with company information.
• Bags also contain the show program, Field Demo schedule, and other materials.
• Sponsor provides artwork; Farm Progress handles production and distribution.
Cost: $15,500
ShuttleSponsorship
Maximize exposure with branded shuttles transporting visitors from parking lots to exhibit and demonstration fields.
• Sponsor two of the four shuttles, with three signs per shuttle:
• Two 3’ x 10’ signs on each side.
• One 3’ x 90” sign on the back.
• Sponsor provides artwork; Farm Progress handles production and installation.
• Recognition in the show program as a shuttle sponsor.
• Husker Harvest Days provides tractors and drivers for the shuttles.
Cost: $5,000
Sponsored in 2025 by PERC.
SocialMediaPosts
Boost your visibility with targeted social media sponsorship, promoting your brand and special events before and during the show.
Facebook: Three posts prior to the show.
Photo, website link and text included (25 word maximum) and one video prior to show. (sponsor provides video, 2 minutes maximum).
Facebook Live: One segment filmed during the show
X: Three posts prior to show.
Cost: - $5,000
SolarChargingStations
The Solar Charging Station Sponsorship is a forward-thinking opportunity to promote sustainability while providing a valuable service to Husker Harvest Days attendees.
• Sponsor’s message displayed at the base of the unit.
• One 4’x4’ sign at each charging location.
• Recognition in the show program article as the sponsor.
• Social media promotion: one post prior and one Facebook Live during the show.
• Sponsor can distribute charging cords at their booth to drive traffic.
• Placement of units determined with sponsor input.
Cost: $10,000
StreetSigns
Guide visitors to your booth with branded street signs at major intersections across the exhibit field.
• Three signs placed at key intersections on East, Central, and West Avenues.
• 24” x 60” banners anchored on 18 ft poles with 1200 lb bases.
• Top 1/3 of the banner features the HHD logo; bottom 2/3 reserved for your logo/design.
• Three-year sponsorship agreement
First Street = Open
Second Street = Open
Main Street = Open
Sixth Street = Open
Ninth Street = Open
Eleventh Street = Open
Cost: $6,000
VIPDemoAcres-Harvest
Offer VIPs an exclusive opportunity to test drive a combine in a private setting.
• 20 acres of standing corn available for VIP demos.
• Limited availability; companies must participate in regular combining demos.
• Combine setup required on-site Saturday; all acres must be harvested by Thursday night.
• Sponsor provides tractor and auger cart.
• Coordinate with HHD Operations Manager for drying plans the week before the show.
• After-hours events must end by 7:00 PM.
Cost: $20,000 - $1,000 discount for each exhibitor lot
VIPDemoAcres-Tillage
Let VIPs privately test drive your tillage tools in a dedicated area.
• 20 acres of corn stalks available for VIP demos.
• Limited availability; companies must participate in regular tillage demos.
• After-hours events must end by 7:00 PM.
Cost: $20,000 - $1,000 discount for each exhibitor lot
VIPLunch
Husker Harvest Days VIPs live within a 2.5-hour drive of HHD and have 1,000+ acres or 1,000+ beef.
• Each operation can request up to 6 tickets and receive VIP lanyards.
• Lunch will be held at the Husker Harvest Days Hospitality Tent on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Sponsor can give each grower a special gift, either at their lot or at lunch. Sponsor will be responsible for distributing gifts.
• One email (to HHD VIPs) sent by Farm Progress letting potential attendees know that your company is sponsoring the Networking Reception.
• Sponsor may have up to two representative at lunch.
• Sponsor may provide 2 banner stand in the VIP Lunch area.
Cost: $15,000 (limited to 2)
VIPNetworkingReception
Husker Harvest Days VIPs live within a 2.5-hour drive of HHD and have 1,000+ acres or 1,000+ beef.
• Each operation can request up to 6 tickets and receive VIP lanyards.
• Sponsor can give each grower a special gift, either at their lot or at the Networking Reception. Sponsor will be responsible for distributing gifts.
• One email (to HHD VIPs) sent by Farm Progress letting potential attendees know that your company is sponsoring the Networking Reception.
• Sponsor may have up to two representative at the Networking Receptions held Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
• Sponsor may provide 2 banner stand in the VIP Networking Reception area.
Cost: $15,000 (limited to 2)
WelcomeSigns
Located as visitors enter Husker Harvest Days, these signs are in high traffic areas for maximum visibility.
• Signs located next to entrances for maximum visibility.
• Dimensions: 4’x4’.
• Sponsor provides artwork; Farm Progress handles production and installation.
Cost: $7,000
