2021 Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
The Taste of Polonia Festival is a four-day Food Festival and Live Music Festival complete with four stages of entertainment. As the largest Polish Fest in the U.S., the schedule also includes cultural events, exhibits, kids’ zone activities, casino games, and so much more. Since 1980, The Taste of Polonia has grown in popularity to enjoyed crowds of over 35,000 every Labor Day Weekend!
The Taste of Polonia Festival is always looking for sponsors! If you would like to sponsor this wonderful four-day annual Labor Day event, there are many sponsorsship options available. We welcome you to check out the available sponsorship opportunities below, including premium jumbotron locations. Click here to see a list of previous sponsors or click the button below to apply!
The Largest Polish Festival in the United States
Non-Stop Live Music, Plus:
- Food Court
- Over 30 Vendors
- Bounce inflatables, Climbing Wall, Face painting, Clowns, Disney Characters
- Casino
- Full Bars
- Tastings & Cooking Classes
- Exhibits (varies between Historic Chicago Images & Art Displays)
- Carnival rides & Arcade games
Held annually since 1980, the festival has become the largest Polish festivals in the United States with attendance over 35,000. The fest is not only popular in Northwest Chicago, but attracts crowds from surrounding areas and states.
The festival features live music of all types (over 35 bands): Rock, 80’s, Pop, Jazz, Classical, and Polka bands start each day. The unique Kid’s Zone offers additional family attractions, while others are attracted to the casino, cooking classes, vodka tastings, or the craft beer tent.
Sponsorship Opportunities
4 Stages with Signage and Naming Options
Tribute Band Stage
The best and most popular tribute bands from the metropolitan Chicago area grace this stage: Rock, 80’s, Pop, Jazz, Polka and more. Polka bands start each day, followed by a large variety of genres and beloved local bands with loyal fan bases. Jumbotron Location
World Music Stage
Crowd pleasing rock bands from Poland are featured each year. Many do not tour the USA often; so Polish fans swarm to see them in person. This stage also hosts local World Music bands popular with Chicago’s multi-lingual population. Jumbotron Location
Kids Stage & Fun Zone
Clowns, Dance groups, Fitness fun, children’s entertainers, Disney characters, Face painting, Balloon animals, Games, Bounce houses and much FUN are all located in this special children’s area.
Inside Stage of the Copernicus Center
Our historic one-of-a-kind theater hosts at least two Classical Music Orchestras, Polish folk dancing groups, singing, theatrical performances, films, & more. A special Mass with a full choir is hosted on Sunday morning.
Additional Jumbotron Advertising Opportunities
2 Jumbotrons for Advertising
- 9’ high x 17’ wide & HD
- Next to our most popular stages
- Elevated 17’
- Each Jumbotron sold separately
We are excited to offer this option to festival sponsors and advertisers. Jumbotrons are proving themselves as a valuable advertising option for businesses, events and candidates.
We will erect TWO Jumbotrons on the festival grounds next to our most popular stages, the Tribute Stage and the World Music Stage.
Jumbotrons are superior crowd interaction tools. As with prior festivals, we anticipate much fun, clowning, but most of all → attention-getting for your ads.
Sponsorship Contact
Festival Director: Kamila Sumelka
Phone: 773-313-3893
Fax: 773-777-6120
Address: Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630