🍉 Bringing Turlock Together—One Melon at a Time

Why Your Business Should Sponsor the Turlock Melon Carnival

There are events… and then there are community traditions that bring a city to life.

The Turlock Melon Carnival is more than just a weekend festival—it’s a revival of a historic celebration that dates back to 1911, when our community came together to honor the rich agricultural roots of the Central Valley. After decades away, this beloved tradition has been brought back—and it’s growing bigger, better, and more impactful each year.

Now, we’re inviting local businesses and community leaders to be part of something truly meaningful.

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🌟 Why Sponsor the Melon Carnival?

When you sponsor the Turlock Melon Carnival, you’re not just placing your logo somewhere—you’re making a visible, lasting impact in your community.

As highlighted in the brochure, sponsorship helps keep this FREE, family-friendly event accessible to thousands of attendees across Turlock and surrounding areas.

Here’s what that means for your business:

• Massive Local Exposure
  Your brand in front of thousands of families, community members, and visitors.
• Meaningful Community Connection
  Show that your business isn’t just in Turlock—you’re invested in it.
• Multi-Channel Visibility
  From social media to print materials, banners, and even radio recognition, your brand gets seen and heard.
• Be Part of Something Bigger
  Help bring joy, connection, and tradition back to our community.

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🎉 A Festival That Has It All

This isn’t just a small event—it’s a full-scale community experience.

The Melon Carnival features:

• Miss Melon Carnival Pageant
• Street Dance & Live Music
• Farmers Market
• Food & Craft Vendors
• Car & Tractor Show
• Kiddie Kaper Parade
• Melon Eating Competition
• Carnival Row

From families to local leaders, everyone shows up—and your business can be right at the center of it.

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🍈 Sponsorship Opportunities for Every Business

We’ve created sponsorship levels that allow businesses of all sizes to participate and shine:

🍉 Watermelon Sponsor – $5,000

Our top-tier partners receive maximum visibility, including:

• Large stage banners
• Prominent logo placement on all materials
• Social media promotion
• Radio recognition
• Booth space at the event
• Downtown banner placement

🍈 Honeydew Sponsor – $2,500

A strong mid-tier option with:

• Event banners
• Multiple social media features
• Print and downtown exposure
• Radio advertising
• Saturday booth space

🍈 Cantaloupe Sponsor – $1,000

Perfect for businesses wanting to get involved:

• Name listed on social media
• Recognition on printed materials

No matter your level, your support directly fuels the success of this event.

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❤️ Your Support Keeps This Event Free

One of the most important parts of the Melon Carnival is that it remains free for families.

That only happens because of sponsors like you.

Your investment helps:

• Cover event costs
• Expand activities and entertainment
• Keep the event accessible to all
• Strengthen the sense of community in Turlock

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📅 Join Us September 19–20, 2026

The next Turlock Melon Carnival will take place in Historic Downtown Turlock, and we expect it to be our biggest year yet.

📌 Sponsorship Deadline: September 1, 2026

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🚀 Let’s Grow Something Incredible—Together

This is your opportunity to:

• Elevate your brand
• Support your community
• Be part of a revived tradition
• Create lasting impact

👉 Join us in bringing Turlock together—one melon at a time.