Direct Access to Families
Family Fest provides sponsors with face-to-face engagement opportunities with hundreds of families actively seeking resources, services, and products that support their daily lives.
Meaningful Brand Alignment
Align your brand with an organization that has over 45 years of impact in strengthening families and preventing child abuse. Sponsorship demonstrates a visible commitment to community well-being.
High-Impact Visibility
Through on-site presence, marketing promotion, and integrated engagement opportunities, sponsors benefit from strong brand exposure EPIC’s reach extends through longstanding relationships with schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, and family-serving agencies, ensuring strong visibility and targeted outreach leading up to the event.
For sponsors, this represents access to a values-driven, resource-seeking audience that is actively engaged in making decisions about services, products, and supports for their families.
Marketing & Promotion
A targeted, multi-channel approach designed to drive awareness, attendance, and meaningful engagement.
Direct Outreach
Promotion through EPIC’s established network of families, caregivers, and program participants across Erie, Niagara, and surrounding counties.
Community & Partner Engagement
Cross-promotion through schools, community organizations, and family-serving partners to expand reach and visibility.
Digital & Social Media
Targeted social media campaigns and digital promotion focused on reaching parents and caregivers throughout the region.
Media & Community Visibility
Planned placements and outreach through regional family and lifestyle platforms, including WNY Family Magazine and Step Out Buffalo, along with local event listings and media opportunities.
A dedicated event page through EPIC’s website will serve as the central source for event information, updates, and participation details.
Sponsorship Opportunities
This event offers the opportunity to connect with an engaged family audience actively seeking trusted resources, services, and products that enhance family well-being and daily life.
Presenting Sponsor – $20,000 (1 Available)
EPIC Family Fest presented by [Sponsor Name]
Includes:
- Premier naming rights across all event materials and promotions
- Top-tier logo placement on website, digital marketing, and event signage Premium exhibitor space in a high-traffic location
- Full brand activation opportunity (custom experience, giveaways, or engagement station)
- Recognition in media and promotional efforts
- Verbal recognition during event programming
- Social media features and sponsor spotlight
- First right of renewal for 2027
Signature Experience Sponsors - $10,000 (3 Available)
Exclusive naming rights to one of the event’s core areas:
Includes:
- Exclusive naming rights within sponsored area
- Prominent signage and branding throughout that space
- Logo placement on event materials and website
- Exhibitor booth included within or near sponsored area
- Brand activation opportunities (sampling, giveaways, interactive engagement) Verbal or program recognition tied to sponsored area (where applicable) Social media recognition
CORE AREAS:
Family Marketplace
The Family Marketplace is the primary exhibitor area where families discover and engage with small businesses, family-focused brands, products, and services they may use, enjoy, and incorporate into everyday life.
Designed as a high-traffi c interactive environment, the interactive environment, the space encourages shopping, connection, and hands-on engagement.
Community Hub
The Community Hub is a dedicated space for nonprofi t organizations and service providers offering essential resources to families, including support in health, parenting, education, and basic needs.
Educational Stage
The Educational Stage features live presentations and expert-led sessions focused on parenting, child development, wellness, and family life, designed to be practical and immediately applicable.
Family Experience
This area provides families with free access to RiverWorks’ interactive recreational experiences, creating opportunities for active participation, connection, and shared family experiences.
Activities may include:
- Ropes course and climbing elements Zipline experiences
- Buffal-O Ferris Wheel
Supporting Sponsor – $5,000
Includes:
- Logo placement on event marketing materials and website
- On-site signage recognition
- Exhibitor booth included
- Brand activation opportunity (giveaways, sampling, engagement at booth) Social media mentions
Community Sponsor – $2,500
Includes:
- Logo recognition on event signage and website
- Exhibitor booth included
- Opportunity for engagement or giveaways at booth
Custom Brand Activation Opportunities
EPIC welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with lead sponsors to design customized, high-impact activation experiences that align with your brand and create meaningful engagement with attending families.
With the flexibility of the Buffalo RiverWorks venue, sponsors may explore unique activation concepts such as branded welcome experiences, interactive family challenges, activity-based sponsorships, vehicle displays, or experiential engagement areas.
Our goal is to create memorable, hands-on interactions that connect your brand directly with families in authentic and impactful ways.
Get Involved!
We’d love to partner with you to create a meaningful impact for WNY families. Sponsorships are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Secure your Signature Experience Sponsorship Today!
Contact Karen Marsch,
Development & Marketing Director
Sponsorship Registration
Complete the form below to register as an EPIC Family Fest Sponsor. Once your submission has been reviewed and approved, an EPIC representative will contact you with payment details.
Sponsorship Registration Form
