EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
✨ Downtown Ashland shines because of YOU! ✨
Our events, programs, and campaigns wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of neighbors and donors—whether through in-kind support or monetary gifts. Every event in the Center of the Universe creates unique opportunities to connect with the community while reaching an average of 3.5 million viewers worldwide.
Join us in keeping Ashland’s heart beating strong—your support makes the magic happen! 💛
Photo of the massive crowds on Ashland Train Day taken by Rick Kidd
💡 Why Become a Sponsor?
✔️ Amplify your marketing reach to an audience averaging 1.5 million impressions per month
✔️ Boost brand visibility at high-traffic events reaching over 40,000 in-person attendees annually
✔️ Be featured in curated promotions across digital, print, and radio media
✔️ Support community-led revitalization and help Ashland’s small businesses thrive
🏆 Sponsorship Opportunities
🎃 Sponsor Ashland Halloween for just $100! 👻
Get scary good exposure while supporting free fun for Ashland families:
📬 Logo featured on a postcard mailed to 4,000+ households (commit by Sept. 8!)
📱 Reach 1.5 million+ impressions across print, digital & radio
🧡 Included in curated promotions that spotlight your biz
🍬 Help fund candy for Ashland neighbors hit hardest by trick-or-treaters
🎉 Support free, family-friendly Halloween fun in the Center of the Universe!
Only $100 to be part of the magic ✨
Secure your spot before this opportunity vanishes! 🕸️
Step into the spotlight and power the Ashland Song Contest!
✔️ Your logo on our website + all contest marketing
✔️ Spotlight placement in our Get Centered newsletter
✔️ Complimentary vendor space at every DAA event including the Songs from the Center of the Universe Concert (except Train Day) – reaching 15K+ in-person fans + millions of media impressions
Celebrate local talent and get noticed in the process with the Ashland Song Contest!
✔️ Your logo on our website + all contest marketing
✔️ Spotlight placement in our Get Centered newsletter
✔️ Complimentary vendor space at the Songs from the Center of the Universe Concert – reaching 1K+ in-person fans + millions of media impressions
Put your business center stage at the Songs from the Center of the Universe Concert!
✔️ Your logo on our website + all contest marketing
✔️ Spotlight placement in our Get Centered newsletter
✔️ A ticket to Happy Hour Vibes Networking and Recording Party
Happy Hour Vibes Signature Sponsorship
Ready to put your business in front of 1.3 million listeners every month—without lifting a finger? By stepping up as the Signature Sponsor of Happy Hour Vibes on K101. POP Richmond, your brand not only gets top billing on Richmond’s most exciting networking and recording party, but also unlocks the full suite of Downtown Ashland Association Corporate Sponsorship benefits.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
✨ Logo placement on marketing materials and signage at ALL Downtown Ashland events
✨ Vendor placement at every vendor event in the Center of the Universe
✨ A Feature News Article written about your business and shared across our website, email list (30,000+), social media, and press contacts
✨ Unlimited tickets to K101.2 POP Richmond’s Happy Hour Vibes Networking and Recording Parties
✨ Professional photography provided to your business for future use
✨ Opportunities to collaborate on town-wide promotions
✨ A one-month static ad on the big screen at the historic Ashland Theatre (1920x1080)
✨ One co-produced event in Ashland with DAA
✨ Regular features across DAA’s social media
✨ Subscription and guaranteed placement in our monthly “Get Centered” newsletter
Become a sponsor for Ashland’s signiture event - Ashland Train Day! Reach over a million viewers and 20K people in person when you become a donor to our railroad extravaganza!
For a $5,000 donation, Stationmaster Sponsors receive a dedicated Facebook and Instagram post highlighting your business or charity, reaching an audience of over 20K engaged viewers.
Become a sponsor for Downtown Ashland Association’s signature event - Ashland Train Day! Reach over a million viewers and 20K people in person when you become a donor to our railroad extravaganza!
For our esteemed $1,000 donors, enjoy a comprehensive package including media promotion reaching 1.5M, a featured blog article on the Downtown Ashland Association website, recognition in our highly anticipated Get Centered Newsletter reaching over 4K readers, and a branded photography package capturing the essence of your support.
Become a sponsor for Downtown Ashland Association’s signature event - Ashland Train Day! Reach over a million viewers and 20K people in person when you become a donor to our railroad extravaganza!
Conductor Sponsors increase impact with a $500 donation, securing a dedicated social media post and a month of ads on the iconic Ashland Theatre big screen.
🔗 Ready to Build the Future of Downtown Ashland?
Join us in championing community, creativity, and local business. Sponsorship with DAA isn't just visibility—it's impact, connection, and lasting legacy.
👉 Let’s get started. Contact us today to dream in the Center of the Universe. Contact us at director@ashlandvirginia.com