The Largest Showcase of Real Estate Products & Services in Illinois! Your chance to build relationships with the REALTORS® who are driving real estate transactions in Chicagoland every day has arrived! Thursday, October 8 • 2-6 p.m.
Mainstreet’s Downers Grove Campus
Mainstreet’s Oktoberfest combines networking with an energetic festival vibe to create meaningful opportunities to enhance business.
Your marketing investment in Oktoberfest provides you with unparalleled access to nearly 1,000 REALTORS®, designated managing brokers, team leaders, top producers and industry decision makers from across northeastern Illinois at the most anticipated networking event of the year. Whether your goal is to generate leads, build brand awareness, strengthen relationships or introduce a new product or service — Oktoberfest is a can’t miss opportunity! Unlike traditional trade shows, attendees stay for the entire experience — giving our sponsors multiple opportunities to engage throughout the afternoon. Your Sponsorship Includes: •
Opportunities to showcase your products and services with face-to-face networking — among highly engaged real estate professionals.
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Brand exposure before, during and after the event through extensive promo efforts to the entire Mainstreet member population of more than 18,000+ — Illinois’ largest local real estate association.
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Post-event attendee information — for your direct business follow-up.
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Exposure to top producing REALTORS® and brokerages.
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Access to VIP RPAC Major Investors.
Sponsorships Every sponsor receives a collection of marketing and networking benefits designed to maximize visibility before, during and after the event. •
Logo on the event website and registration page
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Company recognition in the Sponsor Directory
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Sponsor logo on vendor bingo card
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Dedicated sponsor social media graphic
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Post event attendee list
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Opportunities to network with more than 800 real estate professionals
Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities at a Glance Sponsorship
Investment
Availability
Event Access
Key Benef it
Ein Bier Bitte
$6,000
Exclusive
6 Passes
Premier branding in the Beer Garden with commemorative giveaway, exclusive banner and attendee engagement
Die Lederhosen
$4,400
Two Available
4 Passes
Branding throughout live entertainment and photo booth experience
Schlusselband (Lanyard)
$2,750
Exclusive
3 Passes
Logo featured on every attendee lanyard
Die Tasche (Swag Bag)
$2,500
Two Available
3 Passes
Logo printed on every attendee swag bag
Der Bus (Shuttle Bus)
$1,750
One Available
3 Passes
Company branding on shuttle buses transporting attendees
Prost! (Food Sponsor)
$1,500
One Available
3 Passes
Branding throughout the food and networking area
Am Besten Angezogen
$800
Exclusive
2 Passes
Present the Best Dressed award and receive winner recognition
Das Hammerschlagen
$800
One Available
2 Passes
Brand one of Oktoberfest’s interactive games with a high traffic activation
(Exhibitor Table)
Das Bierzelt
$600
Five Available
2 Passes
Vendor Table
Outside Alcohol
$150
Limited Availability
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Electric Drop
$150
Unlimited
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(Beer Garden) (Entertainment)
(Best Dressed)
(Games Sponsor)
Sponsorship opportunities are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Grab yours today! Contact:
Amy Robey
Amy@MainstreetRealtors.com
Lynnette Mock
Lynnette@MainstreetRealtors.com
Oktoberfest Raffle Prizes & Sponsor Contests Raffle Prizes: You’re encouraged to provide a raffle prize to help boost your booth traffic! This is a great opportunity to connect with attendees, collect business cards and build relationships throughout the event. The bigger the excitement around your raffle, the more opportunities you’ll have to connect with potential clients and build new relationships. Pro Tip: Offer a prize attendees will get excited about!! Popular items last year included gift cards, smart home gadgets, sports tickets, appliances and themed gift baskets. Have a great raffle prize? Make sure attendees know about it: For an additional $25, we’ll: •
Feature your raffle prize and table number on our event landing page
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Give you an opportunity to announce your prize winner from our main stage at 5:30 p.m.
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Help drive traffic directly to your booth
Note: Sponsors providing their own raffle are responsible for collecting entries, selecting a winner and distributing the prize after the event.
Best Decorated Exhibitor Table Contest: Show off your creativity!! Attendees will vote for their favorite exhibitor table — and one winner will take home the coveted Oktoberfest trophy and bragging rights for the year.
Best Dressed Competition: Attendees — (including Sponsors) — are encouraged to come dressed in their best Oktoberfest attire for a chance to win fun prizes and bragging rights. Whether you go all out with lederhosen or dirndls — or simply add a festive touch, this competition always creates energy and excitement throughout the event.
*** Find additional important sponsorship Info by clicking here!
Exclusive Opportunity
$6,000 Investment
Ein Bier Bitte — Beverage & Beer Garden Sponsor
Exclusive Benefits: •
Exclusive opportunity to network with attendees in the beer garden throughout the event.
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Premium six-foot exhibitor table with electricity located at the entrance to the beer garden.
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Company logo featured on a commemorative giveaway distributed to attendees.
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Exclusive six-foot banner displayed behind your table.
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Shared eight-foot stage banner with the entertainment sponsors.
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Opportunity to hand out beer to attendees and bring a branded tent.
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Company logo displayed on beer garden table signage.
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Dedicated sponsor reel featured across Mainstreet social media channels.
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Dedicated proud sponsor social media graphic to promote your participation.
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Company logo featured on event social media promotions.
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Full page advertisement in the sponsor directory.
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Company recognition in the sponsor directory.
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Sponsorship Icon displayed next to your listing in sponsor directory.
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Company recognition on the sponsor passport card.
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Six complimentary passes, including meal and drink tickets.
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Post event attendee list including names, email addresses, office addresses and office phone numbers.
Two Opportunities | Category Exclusive
$4,000 Investment
Die Lederhosen — Entertainment Sponsor
Exclusive Benefits: •
Premium six-foot exhibitor table with electricity.
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Company logo featured on all photo booth photos.
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Opportunity to provide branded photo booth props.
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Exclusive six-foot banner displayed behind your table.
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Shared eight-foot stage banner with the beverage sponsor.
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Dedicated proud sponsor social media graphic to promote your participation.
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Half Page advertisement in the sponsor directory.
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Company recognition in the sponsor directory.
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Sponsorship Icon displayed next to your listing in sponsor directory.
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Company recognition on the sponsor passport card.
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Four complimentary passes, including meal and drink tickets.
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Company logo placement on the event registration page.
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Post event attendee list including names, emails addresses, office addresses and office phone numbers.
Exclusive Opportunity
$2,750 Investment
Schlusselband — Lanyard Sponsor
Exclusive Benefits: •
Company logo featured on attendee lanyards; you may select lanyard color.
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Premium six-foot exhibitor table with electricity.
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Exclusive six-foot banner displayed behind your table.
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Dedicated proud sponsor social media graphic to promote your participation.
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Half page advertisement in the sponsor directory.
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Company recognition in the sponsor directory.
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Sponsorship Icon displayed next to your listing in sponsor directory.
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Company recognition on the sponsor passport card.
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Three complimentary passes, including meal and drink tickets.
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Company logo placement on the event registration page.
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Post event attendee list including names, email addresses, office addresses and office phone numbers.
Two Opportunities | Category Exclusive
$2,500 Investment
Die Tasche — Swag Bag Sponsor
Exclusive Benefits: •
Company logo featured on attendee swag bags.
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Premium six-foot exhibitor table with electricity.
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Exclusive six-foot banner displayed behind your table.
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Dedicated proud sponsor social media graphic to promote your participation.
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Half page advertisement in the Sponsor Directory.
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Company recognition in the sponsor directory.
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Sponsorship Icon displayed next to your listing in sponsor directory.
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Company recognition on the sponsor passport card.
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Three complimentary passes, including meal and drink tickets.
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Company logo placement on the event registration page.
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Post event attendee list including names, email addresses, office addresses and office phone numbers.
Two Opportunities | Category Exclusive
$1,750 Investment
Der Bus — Shuttle Bus Sponsor
Sponsor Benefits: •
Company logo displayed on both sides of the shuttle bus.
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Premium six-foot table placement near the tent entrance.
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Company recognition at shuttle pick up and drop off locations.
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Additional brand exposure through the opportunity to place a promotional item on the shuttle bus for attendees using the shuttle service.
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Dedicated proud sponsor social media graphic to promote your participation.
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Quarter page advertisement in the sponsor directory.
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Company recognition in the sponsor directory.
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Sponsorship Icon displayed next to your listing in sponsor directory.
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Company recognition on the sponsor passport card.
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Three complimentary passes, including meal and drink tickets.
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Company logo placement on the event registration page.
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Post event attendee list including names, email addresses, office addresses and office phone numbers.
6 Opportunities
$1,500 Investment
PROST! — Food Sponsor
Sponsor Benefits: •
Your brand will be featured throughout the event’s most visited destination, where attendees gather to eat, relax and network throughout the afternoon.
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Company logo featured on shared signage throughout the food and beverage area.
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Company logo displayed on attendee dining tables located in networking area.
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Six-foot exhibitor table.
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Dedicated proud sponsor social media graphic to promote your participation.
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Company recognition in the sponsor directory.
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Sponsorship Icon displayed next to your listing in sponsor directory.
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Company recognition on the sponsor passport card.
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Three complimentary passes, including meal and drink tickets.
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Company logo placement on the event registration page.
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Post event attendee list including names, email addresses, office addresses and office phone numbers.
Exclusive Opportunities
$800 Investment
Am Besten Angezogen — Best Dressed Sponsor
Exclusive Benefits: •
Opportunity to judge and announce the best dressed winner.
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Opportunity to present trophy and take photos with the winner.
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Company logo featured on winner trophy.
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Post event social media recognition featuring winner and your company logo.
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Six-foot exhibitor table located in the front half of tent.
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Dedicated proud sponsor social media graphic to promote your participation.
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Company recognition in the sponsor directory.
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Sponsorship Icon displayed next to your listing in sponsor directory.
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Company recognition on the sponsor passport card.
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Two complimentary passes, including meal and drink tickets.
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Company logo placement on the event registration page.
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Post event attendee list including names, email addresses, office addresses and office phone numbers.
Six Opportunities
$800 Investment
Das Hammerschlagen — Oktoberfest Games Sponsor
Exclusive Benefits: •
Opportunity to set up a branded 10x10 tent. Mainstreet to provide a six-foot table.
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Exclusive signage displayed at your sponsored game.
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Opportunity to engage attendees in one of the highest traffic areas of the event.
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Dedicated proud sponsor social media graphic to promote your participation.
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Company recognition in the sponsor directory.
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Sponsorship Icon displayed next to your listing in sponsor directory.
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Company recognition on the sponsor passport card.
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Two complimentary passes, including meal and drink tickets.
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Company logo placement on the event registration page.
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Post event attendee list including names, email addresses, office addresses and office phone numbers.
60 Opportunities
$600 Investment
Das Bierzelt — Exhibitor Table Sponsor
Exclusive Benefits: •
Six-foot exhibitor table.
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Dedicated proud sponsor social media graphic to promote your participation.
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Company recognition in the sponsor directory.
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Company recognition on the sponsor passport card.
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Two complimentary passes, including meal and drink tickets.
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Company logo placement on the event registration page.
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Post event attendee list including names, email addresses, office addresses and office phone numbers.