Arkansas Cornbread Festival
November 7, 2026 11am-4pm | South Main Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
Sponsorship Opportunities
Your sponsorship will put your name in front of 3,000 to 5,000 people in attendance and thousands more who follow us on social media, with additional exposure through radio and TV. Your support makes it possible for us to celebrate community, honor Southern food culture, and continue building connections across Little Rock.
As Arkansas Cornbread Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity, sponsorships are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. Proceeds benefit Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and support the festival’s ongoing community programming in the SoMa district.
Festival Presenting Sponsor — $10,000
Top billing on all 2026 Arkansas Cornbread Festival advertising. All promotional materials will read: “The 2026 Arkansas Cornbread Festival is presented by [your name].”
- Logo displayed in the top position on the event website, banners, and t-shirts
- Social media exposure on Cornbread Festival Facebook & Instagram accounts
- Minimum of 2 TV spots where your name is mentioned
- Opportunity to speak at the festival and be recognized throughout the day
- Display your company’s banner at the festival
- Display space provided at the festival
- 10 cornbread tasting tickets and 10 event t-shirts
Cornbread Celebration Sponsor — $5,000
Be the sponsor of the primary focus of the festival – the cornbread celebration itself.
- Listed as Cornbread Celebration Sponsor on all materials
- Logo displayed on the event website, banners, and t-shirts
- Display space provided at the festival
- Social media exposure on Cornbread Festival Facebook & Instagram accounts
Entertainment Sponsor — $2,000 per stage
Being entertained while eating great Southern food makes for the ideal festival atmosphere.
- Listed as Entertainment Sponsor
- Logo displayed on the event website, banners, and t-shirts
- Logo displayed at the performance stage
- Recognition from the stage during the festival
- Social media exposure on Cornbread Festival Facebook & Instagram accounts
Cosmo’s Kids Corner Sponsor — $2,000
Our family-friendly event has a place just for kids and you can put your name on it. Cosmo the mascot thanks you.
- Logo displayed on the event website, banners, and t-shirts
- Logo prominently displayed at Cosmo’s Kids Corner
- Social media exposure on Cornbread Festival Facebook & Instagram accounts
Buttermilk Sponsor — $1,000 to $1,999
We appreciate your support of SoMa and the Arkansas Cornbread Festival community.
- Name displayed on the event website, banners, and t-shirts
- Social media exposure on Cornbread Festival Facebook & Instagram accounts
Jalapeño Sponsor — $500 to $999
We appreciate your support of SoMa and the Arkansas Cornbread Festival community.
- Name displayed on the event website, banners, and t-shirts
- Social media exposure on Cornbread Festival Facebook & Instagram accounts
Cast Iron Sponsor — $100 to $499
Sponsorships large and small are appreciated and help this festival run.
- Name listed on the event website
- Social media exposure on Cornbread Festival Facebook & Instagram accounts
Cornmeal Community Supporter — $25 to $99
The Arkansas Cornbread Festival has always belonged to the community and this tier is for the people who want to put their name behind it. No company required. Just a love for Little Rock.
- Name listed on the event website
- Recognition on Cornbread Festival social media
- Tasting ticket and additional supporter benefits coming soon!
Cosmo’s School Fund — Starting at $10
Help us bring the next generation of cornbread lovers to the festival. Donations through Cosmo’s School Fund will go toward bringing students from schools in and around the South Main neighborhood to experience the festival firsthand.
- Every contribution goes directly toward student participation
- Donors recognized on the festival website and social media
- Details on participating schools and student programming coming soon!
Sponsorship Deadline: September 2026
To guarantee all benefits listed, sponsorship fees must be received by the Arkansas Cornbread Festival by September 2026. Please contact us with any questions.
Arkansas Cornbread Festival
1510 S Main Street, Little Rock, AR 72202
leahrepa@gmail.com | (501) 410-6895
Thank you, Cornbread lovers, for your support.