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The Heart of Country Music Festival is Northern Kentucky’s fastest-growing country music celebration, with a two-day lineup of national talent, local artists, and nonstop fun. Beyond the music, guests will enjoy a local vendor market, family-friendly activities, and one-of-a-kind brand activations.This is more than a festival—it’s a community moment. And we’d love you to be a part of it.

THE REGION’S FASTEST-GROWING COUNTRY FESTIVAL

September 11 & 12 2026 Kenton County Fairgrounds – Independence, KY

HIGHLY ENGAGED AUDIENCE

Direct exposure to 4,000+ country music fans from Lexington, Louisville, Northern Kentucky & Greater Cincinnati area

CUSTOMIZABLE BRAND MOMENTS

Whether you want simple logo visibility or a hands-on activation, our team works with each sponsor to design placements that feel authentic and drive ROI.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Owner Package - $500

  • 2 General Admission Tickets ($200 Value)

  • Logo featured on the festival website and facilities banners

Rising Star Package - $1,500

  • 4 General Admission Tickets ($400 Value)

  • Sponsor Hospitality VIP Area:

    • Covered Tent Close to Stage

    • High top tables & concession-style seating

    • Private Bar

    • Upgraded Private Restrooms

  • Logo featured on the festival website

  • Larger logo placement on facility banners

Direct Support Package - $3,500

  • 6 VIP Tickets ($2,580 Value)

  • Sponsor Hospitality VIP Area:

    • Covered Tent Close to Stage

    • High top tables & concession-style seating

    • Private Bar

    • Upgraded Private Restrooms

  • Logo featured on the festival website

  • Larger logo placement on facility banners

  • 2 EXCLUSIVE social media sponsor recognition posts across all Heart of Country social platforms

Headliner Package - $7,000

Delight and entertain your target audience

  • 10 VIP Tickets ($4,300 Value)

  • Sponsor Hospitality VIP Area:

    • Covered Tent Close to Stage

    • High top tables & concession-style seating

    • Private Bar

    • Upgraded Private Restrooms

  • Logo featured on the festival website

  • Larger logo placement on facility banners

  • 2 EXCLUSIVE social media sponsor recognition posts across all Heart of Country social platforms

  • EXCLUSIVE Festival Brand Activation of your choosing, including but not limited to:

    • Giveaway items with logo

    • Branded signage

A-List Package - $14,000

Delight and entertain your target audience

  • 12 VIP Tickets ($5,160 Value)

  • Private VIP Area:

    • Covered Tent Close to Stage

    • Private Table & Seating for 12

    • Private Bar

    • Upgraded Private Restrooms

  • Large Logo visibility on the festival website

  • Larger logo placement on facility banners

  • 2 EXCLUSIVE social media sponsor recognition posts across all Heart of Country social platforms

  • EXCLUSIVE Festival Brand Activation of your choosing, including but not limited to:

    • Giveaway items with logo

    • Branded signage

  • Large logo visibility on stage banners and video walls

  • Mention in festival-wide email campaigns with thousands of locals

  • Professional photos and short-form video content featuring your brand's involvement to use post-event

Heart Of Country Sponsorship

Superstar Package - $25,000

Presenting Sponsor

  • 16 VIP Tickets ($6,880 Value)

  • Private VIP Area:

    • Covered Tent Close to Stage

    • Private Table & Seating for 16

    • Private Bar

    • Upgraded Private Restrooms

  • EXCLUSIVE stage naming rights

  • Presenting Sponsor Logo visibility on the festival website

  • Presenting Sponsor logo placement on facility banners

  • 5 EXCLUSIVE social media sponsor recognition posts across all Heart of Country social platforms

  • Presenting Sponsor Logo placement on all non-artist specific HoC social posts

  • EXCLUSIVE Festival Brand Activation of your choosing, including but not limited to:

    • Giveaway items with logo

    • Branded signage

  • Presenting Sponsor logo visibility on stage banners and video walls

  • Mention in festival-wide email campaigns with thousands of locals

  • Mention in festival-featured local media video and audio/radio segments

  • Professional photos and short-form video content featuring your brand's involvement to use post-event

Download The Sponsorship Deck

Become A Sponsor

Next Steps

We Would Love To Collaborate

We’d love to collaborate with your team on creating a standout experience that introduces your brand to Northern Kentucky in the warm, welcoming, and community-centered way you’re known for.

  1. Contact the Heart of Country Experience Team below

  2. We’ll happily hop on a quick call to go over any questions, wishlist items/ideas, and logistics

Let’s make this a weekend to remember!