Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship packages allow you to market your business and provide support for events that generate economic impact in our community.
Each year, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce plans and hosts eight signature events as part of the Enshrinement Festival. These include the Balloon Classic, Community Parade, Grand Parade, Enshrinees' Gold Jacket Dinner, Enshrinees' Unscripted & Tailgate, Fashion Show, Up, Up & Away 5K, and the Volunteer Appreciation Party. Collectively, these events are enjoyed by tens of thousands attendees annually.
Be a part of Football's Greatest Weekend! Only in Canton, Ohio, are fans able to see and interact with more than 100 Hall of Famers to kick off the National Football League’s 107th season.
Sponsorship opportunities for activities during Football's Greatest Weekend are coming soon!
A festival of this magnitude is only possible with the dedication and support of event sponsors. The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce invites you to join festival activities as a 2026 Enshrinement Festival Week sponsor. Your investment goes far beyond a single event—it uplifts the entire community, advances the Chamber’s work throughout the year, and reflects your organization’s leadership and commitment to Canton’s continued growth.
Opendorse is excited to present a unique opportunity to partner with the Opendorse Bowl Series, an initiative that connects student-athletes, brands, and football fans in a dynamic and impactful way.
About the Bowl Series
- 2026 sponsorship opportunities coming soon
- Four teams, two games, one day. Two NCAA Division III bowl games to be held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, OH in November 2026
- Participating conferences: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, North Coast Athletic Conference, Ohio Athletic Conference and Presidents’ Athletic Conference.
- From each participating conference, the highest ranked team that does not make the NCAA tournament will compete in Canton.
- These four conferences have combined for 17 NCAA Division III football championships.
- Sponsorship dollars would go to a registered 501c3 organization.
- The inaugural 2024 event provided an experience unique in Division III for more than250 student-athletes, not including those students also gaining professional development opportunities by stepping to event operations roles and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee event participation.
- The conferences represent 40 NCAA Division III colleges and universities across Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
- With a combined social media following of over 94,000 across Twitter (49.7K), Instagram (31K), and Facebook (13.4K), your brand has the potential to reach a wide and engaged audience through our platforms, not including the reach of the participating institutions across their various platforms.
WFA National Championship Weekend
July 25th, 2026
The Women's Football Alliance (WFA) is the largest, longest running, and most competitive women's tackle football league in the world. The WFA mission is to be a sustainable foundation and governing body for women's professional football to thrive; providing teams the resources they need to enhance their communities through the opportunities they give to elite athletes, coaches, fans and future generations.
The Women's Football Alliance consists of 60 teams across three divisions. The top division, WFA PRO games are televised on multiple networks including ESPN and the Women's Sports Network. The WFA National Championship Weekend consisting of 3 National Title games and an All-American game is played in July at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Stadium.
Sponsorship opportunities for 2026 coming soon!
July 24 - 26
The Fantasy Football Expo Weekend is filled with everything you’d expect when a bunch of fantasy football enthusiasts and fans get together for a weekend! Parties, fantasy drafts, Pro Football Hall of Fame visits, more parties, and a ton of fantasy football information sharing and networking with all of your friends from the community!
With a variety of sponsorship opportunities available, you can make your mark on an excellent expo this year!
March 7th
The Brawl 4 is United Boxing Club’s premier Pro/Am boxing event, taking place March 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the historic Canton Memorial Civic Center.
Presented by United Boxing Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowerment through boxing, mental health awareness, and support for underserved communities, this high-energy evening will spotlight a compelling mix of rising amateur talent and seasoned professional fighters. The event delivers an electric, crowd-driven atmosphere while advancing a mission-focused organization where sponsor dollars directly translate into athlete development and community impact.
From a brand-alignment perspective, The Brawl 4 delivers access to a highly engaged, action-oriented audience of combat sports fans, community leaders, families, and local consumers who value youth development and social impact. Attendees draw from Stark, Tuscarawas, Cuyahoga, Wayne, and Summit counties, creating a strong regional footprint and meaningful exposure to consumers with disposable income and strong ties to the Akron-Canton region. Sponsorship is more than logo placement; it’s a strategic investment in goodwill, visibility, and authentic connection with a values-driven audience.
To explore available sponsorship opportunities, contact United Boxing Club for more information and next steps.
Run to You Racing offers affordable, high‑visibility sponsorship opportunities that support healthy lifestyles and engage runners throughout Stark County.
Businesses can sponsor event mile markers, water stations, expo booths, or provide in‑kind support, with options ranging from $150 to $500 and title sponsorships available from $1,500 to $10,000, which include premium branding on shirts, medals, marketing materials, and race‑day announcements across events like the Training Camp 5K, Kickoff 6K, and Haunted Forest Marathon.
The participant base is highly attractive, with a majority women audience, 58% aged 25–44, more than half reporting household incomes above $175,000, and 83% holding an associate degree or higher. This active, diverse community offers sponsors strong visibility among health‑minded individuals engaged in running, walking, and complementary fitness activities.
North Canton's newest basketball and volleyball indoor facility. The Dome hosts basketball tournaments, volleyball tournaments, futsal leagues, adult sports leagues, camps and clinics, and more!
The Canton Farmers Market is committed to securing the future of our local food system by supporting sustainable farmers, encouraging economic development within our community, and expanding access to fresh and nutritious food. You are invited to join in the market from June 28-October 4, 2025 and support the initiatives through a variety of sponsorship opportunities.