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Poster for Columbus Children's Festival on June 20 in Dublin, presented by Meijer.

The family event of the year is here! Celebrating the 15th year of this fun event, it's the largest family festival in the state of Ohio! This is a great way to connect with area families looking for anything for their family and connect with parents for items for their home, shopping, health, food or other interests. The event will attract families and the communities of Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, Upper Arlington, Plain City, Marysville, Columbus, and the surrounding area. With 8,000-10,000 attendees, easily find new customers! Plus, it will be fun! We hope you can be a part of this special event!

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Event Details:

  • What: 15th Annual Columbus Children's Festival presented by MEIJER!
  • When: Saturday, June 20th 10AM-4PM (9:30AM Columbus Foam Run)
  • Where: SportsOhio - Dublin (6400 Dublin Park Dr., Dublin, OH 43016)
  • Who Attends: Families from Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, Upper Arlington, Plain City, Marysville, Columbus, and the surrounding area.
  • How it works: Outdoor event! Families pre-register to attend the event and its various fun activities.
  • Expected Attendance: 8,000-10,000+
  • Festival Eventbrite Page:  CLICK HERE
  • Bubble Run Eventbrite Page: CLICK HERE
  • Why Families Attend the Event: This family event connects parents with summer camps, local community resources, classes & programs (kids or adults), childcare, health & wellness, items for their house, shopping, or simply resources you need for your family and its livelihood (insurance, buying a home, home improvements or other family resources).  


What To Do at the Event:

 • FUN ITEMS:  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Concert, Character Meet & Treat (with Bluey, Super Mario, Minion, Buzz Lightyear, Paw Patrol, and Stitch), Columbus Bubble Run, Largest Fun & Bounce Park of the Year, Huge Carnival Game Area, Hamster Ball, Toxic Meltdown ride, Barrell Train, mini golf, candy hunt, treats, Columbus Talent Contest,  Teacher of the Year Awards, character costume contest, Price is Right Game Show, America 250 Trivia Contest, family bingo, hula hoop & limbo contest, magician, juggler, Dog Show , dance , music/dance performances, balloon artist, face painting, Petting Zoo, pony rides and more! 


KEY ITEMS: Find local resources, classes, shopping products, kids items. Plus, discover and shop for neat things for your home.


Booth Only Opportunities (Event is Outdoors):

** SUPER SALE – Take 20% Off ALL PRICES BELOW – END 4/23 **

  • General Booth Only (10x10): $500
  • Scavenger Hunt Booth – 1 of 9 destinations on Scavenger Hunt (10x10): $550 – 3 AVAILABLE
  • Crafter or Direct Sales Booth Only - you make your own items (10x10): $160
  • Food Truck or Trailer (Sold out on Drink Vendors):  $200 – 1 Available


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Sponsorship Opportunities (Event is Outdoors - Booth Included):

Sponsorships include logo on website, flyers, posters, and more!


(A) TOP SPONSORSHIPS - 80-90% Attendees Visit your booth (includes booth)

** SUPER SALE – Take 20% Off ALL PRICES BELOW – END 4/23 **

Premier Sponsor (Diamond): $2,000 

  • Balloon Artist or Face Painter at your booth - #1 or #2 Destination – High traffic Area!
  • Email Address of all Attendees
  • Direct linked at the top of event page
  • 2 - 5'x2' Banners at Stage & Front Entrance
  • 90%+ of attendees visit your booth
  • Flyer/postcard distributed to attendees
  • Featured on event flyers, posters and website
  • Booth near front entrance

Main & Performance Stage (Diamond): $1,500

  • Presenting Sponsor of all stage activities – Including Columbus Talent Contest, Character costume contest, all stage performances, dog show, juggler, magician, family bingo, Price is Right Game Show, America 250 hula hoop & limbo contest!
  • Direct linked on event page (above stage schedule)
  • Email Address of all Attendees
  • 5’ x 2’ banner at stage
  • Your flyer/postcard/coupon distributed to attendees
  • Stage mentions during the entire event – most visible area of the event
  • 10-15 minutes of stage time.  

Glitter Tattoo Artist Sponsor (Diamond): $900

  • Glitter Tattoo Artist at your booth - Top Destination!
  • This is face painting but done on your hand, arm or shoulder
  • Easy way to chat with attendees, always a line, typically 2 minutes per person
  • Featured on event flyers, posters and website

Candy Hunt & Candy Prize Wheel Sponsor: $700

  • Presenting Sponsor of all Candy Hunts! 5' x 2' banner at the Candy hunt area
  • Private Candy Hunt for your customers / families
  • Candy Prize Wheel at your booth – Popular Destination!
  • High visit area of the event
  • #1 FEATURED ITEM OF THE EVENT
  • Part of the Fun Pass

Character Meet & Breakfast Zone (Platinum): $800

  • Presenting Sponsor of the Character Meet & Treat Breakfast:  Bluey, Buzz Lightyear, Minion, Stich, Super Mario, and Bluey, Marshall & Stitch!
  • Booth part of Breakfast Area
  • Special Picture area, extremely popular area
  • Rotating Characters at your booth from 12:30 – 3PM (breaks every 30-45 minutes)
  • Receive character stickers at your booth!
  • Part of Fun Pass – 80-90% of attendees visit your booth


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(B) FUN PASS SPONSORSHIPS - 70-80% Attendees Visit your booth (includes game and all the prizes)

Mystery Prize Wheel: $650 

  • Part of Fun Pass – 70-80% of attendees visit your booth
  • Includes Prize Wheel
  • Includes 8 different types of prizes (2,000+) + Table
  • Most popular destination on Fun Pass.

Duck Matching Game (Special Prize Item): $650

  • Part of Fun Pass – 70-80% of attendees visit your booth
  • Includes Duck Matching game to win one of 3 different prizes (2,000+ types of candy / Seasonal Prizes)
  • Very popular with families, very eye catching
  • Families pre-register, high traffic

Lucky Coin Game + Scavenger Hunt (Gold): $650

  • Part of Fun Pass & Scavenger Hunt – Double visibility to your booth!
  • Families pick 1 of 2 coins from a cauldron to determine their prize!
  • Pirate theme!!
  • We provide you 2 candy bins


(C) Scavenger Hunt Destination (1 of 10 stops) - 60-70% Attendees visit your booth (includes all items below)

Lollipop Stop (Gold): $650

  • Part of Scavenger Hunt – 70-80% of attendees visit your booth
  • Includes 1,000+ lollipops at your booth (plus 3 sucker trees)
  • Fun & easy way to get families to your booth – very colorful
  • Very Interactive (we provide everything)

Plinko Game (Last Stop - Platinum): $700

  • Last stop of Scavenger Hunt
  • #1 Destination on the Scavenger Hunt!!
  • Families play Plinko game to win prizes
  • We provide game & all prizes – VERY POPULAR

Scavenger Hunt Booth Only (1 of 10 Destinations): $550 – 3 Available


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(D) Branding High Visibility - Attendance Not Required (includes all items below)

Fun Zone Sponsor (Gold): $650

  • Fun area - one of the top areas of the event!
  • 5'x2' banner at the front
  • Your booth beside game area
  • Your flyer/postcard/coupon distributed to attendees
  • 50 Free Bounce Park Passes (or for all your employees families)

Carnival Game Sponsor (Gold): $650

  • Fun area where all Carnival games are played!
  • 5'x2' banner at the front
  • Your booth beside game area
  • Your flyer/postcard/coupon distributed to attendees
  • 50 free carnival game tickets

Entrance Sponsor (Gold): $600

  • 5'x2' banner at the Front Entrance
  • Included on all posters, flyers
  • Your flyer/postcard/coupon distributed to attendees
  • In the 1st 8 booths at the event (If attending)

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Add-On Options:

  • Flyer distribution to attendees: $100
  • Candy Bin (Must purchase booth – we provide candy): $80
  • Candy / Prize Donation (Supporter): Help us by donating for us to purchase candy & prizes: $10 to $300 contribution


Have questions? Contact Greg Yoakam - Greg@kidslinked.com

Thanks, and we hope to see you there!!


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SPONSORSHIPS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Skee-Ball Game: $800

  • Play to win with Skeeball Game

Soccer Darts Game: $900

  • Fun activity where kids play a giant inflatable soccer darts game
  • Nicely themed inside the indoor soccer facility
  • 1,000+ Prizes & candy Prizes at your booth - we provide!
  • Easy way to engage with families

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2026 KidsLinked Columbus Children's Festival 6/20

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