BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS

Invest in a thriving, connected, and celebrated Ashland community.

Downtown Ashland Association (DAA) is a top Main Street America-accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to building a strong, vibrant future for Ashland, Virginia—known affectionately as the Center of the Universe.

Through strategic marketing, signature events, small business support, and community-driven initiatives, we help our town shine locally, regionally, and around the universe.

💡 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

Designed for brands seeking elevated visibility and storytelling.

Includes all Silver benefits, PLUS:

Signature Sponsorship credit at the event of your choice
(excluding Ashland Train Day), including:

• Ashland Fourth Fridays
  (March–October | 7K+ average in-person attendees)

• Off the Rails Beer Festival
  (October | 1K+ average in-person attendees)

• The Grand Illumination
  (November | 5K+ in-person attendees)

Premium marketing perks:

• Feature news article written and shared across:

  • DAA website

  • Email list (30,000+ emails a year)

  • Social media

  • Press contacts

• Professional photography provided by DAA for future business use

• Appearance on Happy Hour Vibes

🏢 Corporate Sponsor – $5,000

Our most comprehensive partnership—maximum exposure, maximum impact.

Includes all Gold benefits, PLUS:

Signature Sponsorship credit at the event of your choice including:

• Ashland Fourth Fridays

• Off the Rails Beer Festival

• Ashland Train Day

• The Grand Illumination

Brand visibility across all DAA events:

• Logo placement on all marketing materials and signage at:

  • Ashland Fourth Fridays

  • Off the Rails Beer Festival

  • Ashland Train Day

  • The Grand Illumination

Vendor placement at all vendor events:

• Ashland Fourth Fridays

• Off the Rails Beer Festival

• Ashland Train Day

• The Grand Illumination

Exclusive extras:

• Unlimited tickets to Happy Hour Vibes Networking and Recording Parties

• One co-produced event in Ashland—got an idea? Submit it here

🔗 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