Partner With Us!
From acquiring new customers to building stronger relationships with your existing base, DEP events are a powerful and cost-effective way to reach the Excelsior Springs and surrounding area markets. Consider these great advantages to partnering with us:
• DEP Signature Events bring over 35,000 people to the streets of Downtown Excelsior Springs each year. We know events and we deliver results!
• Downtown means ENERGY and CULTURE with over 70 days of DEP events.
• From artsy to music to microbrews, our themes and audiences match your market.
• Big exposure through social media, magazine, newsletters, press releases, email campaigns, event signage and website landing pages.
• DEP’s Visit Excelsior tourism website receives over 20,000 visitors each month!
• Onsite event exposure and interaction with event attendees.
• Access to over 25,600 followers on our social media platforms.
Interested in Downtown Sponsorship Opportunities?
Send us a quick message using the form below:
2026-2027 Signature Events
Sippin’ Into Springtime
March 28, 2026
Celebrate the season with a downtown wine stroll.
Attendance: 400 Ticketed Guests
Duration: 6 Years
Mimosas with Mom
May 9, 2026
A Mother’s Day weekend shopping and sipping experience.
Attendance: 300 Ticketed Guests
Duration: New Event!
Wine Festival
June 13, 2026
Uncork and unwind at our largest summer celebration.
Attendance: 2,000+ Attendees
Duration: 20 Years
On The Rocks Whiskey Stroll
August 14, 2026
A spirited evening of whiskey tastings and downtown discovery.
Attendance: 300 Ticketed Guests
Duration: 4 Years
Home Brew Contest
August 15, 2026
A competitive tasting event showcasing regional home brewers.
Attendance: 300 Ticketed Guests
Duration: 6 Years
Witch Way to the Wine
October 24, 2026
A Halloween themed wine stroll with costumes and flair.
Attendance: 400 Ticketed Guests
Duration: 5 Years
Chocolate Tour
February 6, 2027
Sample scrumptious sweet treats at participating locations.
Attendance: 400 Ticketed Guests
Duration: 20 Years
SUBMIT SPONSORSHIP:
Sponsorship Levels
Below you will be able to see the differences between the three sponsorship levels available for sponsorship opportunities at each event. For benefits regarding specific events, please email Executive Director Lyndsey M. Baxter or call 816-719-9912.
Platinum Sponsor – $5,000
• Name and logo recognition at all signature events
• Name and logo recognition on the Visit Excelsior website sponsor page for 12 months
• Name and logo recognition on all Signature Event Pages on Visit Excelsior website
• Monthly social media mentions on downtown platforms
• Premier booth placement at event (where applicable)
• Opportunity to provide marketing material for event attendees
• 8 event tickets to each signature event (where applicable)
• Quarterly Visit Excelsior blog posts featuring upcoming business events
Gold Sponsor – $2,500
• Name recognition at all signature events
• Name and logo recognition on the Visit Excelsior website sponsor page for 12 months
• Name recognition on all Signature Event Pages on Visit Excelsior website
• Quarterly social media mentions on downtown platforms
• 4 event tickets to reach signature event (where applicable)
Silver Sponsor – $1,000
• Name recognition on the Visit Excelsior website sponsor page for 12 months
• Two social media mentions on downtown platforms
• 2 event tickets to each signature event (where applicable)
