2026 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
AboutFernwood
Fernwood Botanical Garden is a 105-acre nonprofit living museum dedicated to inspiring a deeper connection between people and the natural world. Located along the St. Joseph River in Niles, Michigan, Fernwood serves as a place of beauty, learning, and community for visitors of all ages.
Fernwood’s mission is to welcome and inspire all to explore, discover, and connect with nature and one another.
PRIMROSE PRESENTING SPONSOR
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Spring Garden Market & Plant Sale
Saturday, May 2, 8:30 am - 3 pm
22 vendors
Attendance approx. 500-1000
Garden Party
Annual fundraiser featuring a keynote speaker, live and silent auctions
325 attendees
Summer Concert Series
Three summer concerts featuring popular, local bands
Attendance approx 100-1000 per show
Holiday Market
Saturday, November 7, 8:30 am - 3 pm
22 vendors
Attendance approx 850-1200
LIGHTS at Fernwood
November 27, 2026 - January 2, 2027
22 Nights
Attendance approx 18,000
VISIBILITY & BENEFITS (ONE YEAR)
Large color logo on website and event pages
Color logo on all printed and digital signage for events listed above
Multiple social media posts, including video
Complimentary tickets for each event listed above
FIELD TRIP FUND SUPPORTER
Helps to subsidize student program costs and transportation fees for local schools
Includes recognition on education event pages
INVESTMENT
$50,000 per year
EVERGREEN PRESENTING SPONSOR
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Spring Garden Market & Plant Sale
Saturday, May 2, 8:30 am - 3 pm 22 vendors
Attendance approx. 500-1000
Garden Party
Annual fundraiser featuring a keynote speaker, live and silent auctions
325 attendees
Summer Concert Series
Three summer concerts featuring popular, local bands
Attendance approx 100-1000 per show
Holiday Market
Saturday, November 7, 8:30 am - 3 pm 22 vendors
Attendance approx 850-1200
LIGHTS at Fernwood
November 27, 2026 - January 2, 2027
22 Nights
Attendance approx 18,000
VISIBILITY & BENEFITS (ONE YEAR)
Large color logo on website and event pages
Color logo on all printed and digital signage for events listed above
Multiple social media posts, including video
Complimentary tickets for each event listed above
INVESTMENT
$25,000 per year
FERN SPONSOR
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Spring Garden Market & Plant Sale
Saturday, May 2, 8:30 am - 3 pm
22 vendors
Attendance approx. 500-1000
Garden Party
Annual fundraiser featuring a keynote speaker, live and silent auctions
325 attendees
Holiday Market
Saturday, November 7, 8:30 am - 3 pm
22 vendors
Attendance approx 850-1200
LIGHTS at Fernwood
November 27, 2026 - January 2, 2027
22 Nights
Attendance approx 18,000
VISIBILITY & BENEFITS (ONE YEAR)
Color logo on website and event pages
Color logo on all printed and digital signage for events listed above
Multiple social media posts, including video
Complimentary tickets for each event listed above
INVESTMENT
$15,000
MAGNOLIA SPONSOR
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Garden Party
Annual fundraiser featuring a keynote speaker, live and silent auctions
325 attendees
LIGHTS at Fernwood
November 27, 2026 - January 2, 2027
22 Nights
Attendance approx 18,000
VISIBILITY & BENEFITS
Color logo on website and event pages
Color logo on all printed and digital signage for events listed above
Multiple social media posts, including video
Complimentary tickets for each event listed above
INVESTMENT
$10,000
EDUCATION CHAMPIONS
SUMMER CAMP SUPPORTER
Supports one week of summer day camp, including two scholarships
Includes recognition on camp materials, website, and social media
$5,000
FIELD TRIP FUND SUPPORTER
Helps to subsidize student program costs and transportation fees for local schools
Includes recognition on education event pages
$2,500
MONTHLY CLASS SUPPORTER
Supports one month of adult or youth classes
Includes logo on class materials and one social media highlight
$1,000 per month
SINGLE EVENT SUPPORTER: GARDEN PARTY
BOYDSTON SPONSOR
Color logo on website and event pages
Color logo on select printed and digital materials for the Garden Party
Multiple social media posts, including video
Six complimentary tickets for the Garden Party (Value $600)
Investment: $5,000
PLYM SPONSOR
Color logo on website and event pages
Color logo on select printed and digital materials for the Garden Party
Multiple social media posts
Four complimentary tickets for the Garden Party (Value $400)
Investment: $2,500
GARDENER SPONSOR
Small color logo on website and event pages
Small color logo on select printed and digital materials for the Garden Party
Two social media mentions
Two complimentary tickets for the Garden Party (Value $200) Investment: $1,000
CULTIVATOR SPONSOR
Name listed on website and event pages
Name listed on digital signage for the Garden Party Investment: $500
SINGLE EVENT SUPPORTER: LIGHTS at Fernwood
GALAXY SPONSOR
Large color logo on website and event pages
Large color logo on all printed and digital materials for LIGHTS
Color logo in Fernwood’s electronic newsletter (20,000 email addresses) and printed newsletter (3,200 distributed)
Several social media posts, including video
Mention in press releases
25% discount on LIGHTS holiday party rental fee
25 complimentary tickets to LIGHTS
Investment: $25,000
SHINING STAR SPONSOR
Medium color logo on website and event pages
Medium color logo on printed and digital materials for LIGHTS
Color logo in Fernwood’s electronic newsletter (20,000 email addresses) and printed newsletter (3,200 distributed)
Several social media posts, including video
15 complimentary tickets to LIGHTS
Investment: $10,000
ILLUMINATOR SPONSOR
Medium color logo on website and event pages
Medium color logo on printed and digital materials for LIGHTS
Color logo in Fernwood’s electronic newsletter (20,000 email addresses)
Multiple social media posts
10 complimentary tickets to LIGHTS
Investment: $5,000
SPARKLER SPONSOR
Small color logo on website and event pages
Small color logo on select printed and digital materials for LIGHTS
Two social media mentions
8 complimentary tickets to LIGHTS
Investment: $2,500
EMBER SPONSOR
Name listed on website and event pages
Name listed on select printed and digital materials for LIGHTS
4 complimentary tickets to LIGHTS Investment: $1,000
GLOW SPONSOR
Name listed on website and event pages
Name listed on select printed and digital materials for LIGHTS
2 complimentary tickets to LIGHTS
Investment: $500