Become an Event Sponsor!
With the rising costs of staffing and materials for our public events, we are in need of your help. By becoming an event sponsor at various levels, we are able to continue to offer free and low-cost events and activities for our diverse community.
Sponsors can choose to be anonymous, or use this as an opportunity to receive public recognition.
Sponsors, if they choose to be recognized, will receive:
*Recognition on all event marketing (including event posters, digital advertising assets, and on our website event listing).
*Social media recognition and tagging on our Instagram posts/stories, Facebook posts, and Facebook event listing.
*Representation on signage and other supporting printed materials during the event
*Sponsorship information in our e-newsletter
*For select events, rotating digital billboards displayed throughout Salem for one month
*For select events and sponsorship levels, a Family Annual Pass to enjoy unlimited rides for up to 5 guests per visit for one full year.
Below is a list of our 2023 Event line up and open sponsorship opportunities.
Ready to sponsor?
Saturday February 11th, 2023
Cupid's Day Out Activity Pass
This event is offered as an upgraded experience for guests that want to take part in valentine crafts, carousel rides, to enjoy hot popcorn and to take home a goody bag. We also offer free activities for all guests to enjoy.
We are seeking a $300 sponsorship for this event.
We have secured one $100 sponsor. We are still seeking two sponsors at $100 each or a single $200 sponsorship.
Saturday March 25th, 2023
NEW EVENT! Spring Fairytale Brunch
We delight guests with a special fairytale princess host who sings and entertains. Guests will enjoy a catered spread of delicious brunch dishes. Children will make their own crowns and wands, have photo opportunities with the princess and enjoy carousel rides! We charge guests $35 per person. Sponsorship will help us cover the additional costs to staff the event, secure decorations and supplies, and offset catering and entertainer costs.
We are seeking a $1,000 sponsorship for this event.
Four sponsors at $250 each or two sponsors at $500 each.
For a single sponsor at $1,000, they will also receive one Family Annual Ride Pass valid for one year (value of $299).
Saturday April 22nd
Earth Day Spring Activity Pass
This event is offered as an upgraded experience for guests that want to take part in an Earth Day craft where they will decorate a small pot, plant a starter, and decorate a garden stake. Carousel rides and popcorn included. We also offer free paper craft activities for all guests to enjoy.
We are seeking a $300 sponsorship for this event.
Three sponsors at $100 each or a single $300 sponsorship.
Sunday May 7th, 2023
NEW EVENT! Step in Time with Mary... A practically perfect in every way tea party!
Guests will be entertained by the most beloved and magic nanny of them all! They will enjoy a full tea service featuring a selection of delicious sandwiches, pastries and desserts, craft activity, photo opportunity and Carousel rides! We charge guests $35 per person. Sponsorship will help us cover the additional costs to staff the event, secure decorations and supplies, and offset catering and entertainer costs.
We are seeking a $1,000 sponsorship for this event.
Four sponsors at $250 each or two sponsors at $500 each.
For a single sponsor at $1,000, they will also receive one Family Annual Ride Pass valid for one year (value of $299).
Saturday June 3rd
Carousel's 22nd Birthday Celebration
We offer a birthday card making craft and serve complimentary cake to guests. And to turn back the clocks onto our anniversary, we offer rides for only $1 each all day!
We are seeking a $300 sponsorship for this event.
Three sponsors at $100 each or a single $300 sponsorship.
Saturday June 10th, 2023
NEW EVENT! A Night with the Superheroes
This is an action-packed event! Guests will enjoy hanging out with iconic superheroes, taking part in hero skill games, crafts, photo opportunities, carousel rides, yummy snacks and taking home a goody bag. We charge guests $35 per person. Sponsorship will help us cover the additional costs to staff the event, secure decorations and supplies, and offset catering and entertainer costs.
We are seeking a $1,000 sponsorship for this event.
Four sponsors at $250 each or two sponsors at $500 each.
For a single sponsor at $1,000, they will also receive one Family Annual Ride Pass valid for one year (value of $299).
Saturday July 15th
National Carousel Day Activity Pass
This event is offered as an upgraded experience for guests that want to take part in soap carving, DIY carousel horse paper craft, carousel rides, and a hot dog. We also offer free activities for all guests to enjoy which will include take-home carousel activity pages, meeting the carousel artisans, taking home some animal DNA (carving chips) and carousel tours!
We are seeking a $300 sponsorship for this event.
Three sponsors at $100 each or a single $300 sponsorship.
Saturday October 28th
Scarousel Bash Activity Pass
This event is offered as an upgraded experience for guests that want to take part in halloween food crafts, paper, carousel rides, a goody bag, mini pumpkin, and a hot dog. We also offer free activities for all guests to enjoy which will include halloween paper lantern making and a Scarousel photo booth!
We are seeking a $300 sponsorship for this event.
Three sponsors at $100 each or a single $300 sponsorship.
HOLIDAYS 2023
Letter from Santa
We will let you in on a little secret... Did you know that our staff and volunteers respond to over 1,000 letters received at the Carousel for Santa? Sponsorship helps us cover the cost of postage, printing and supplies so that we can continue sharing the magic of the holidays through personalized letters at no cost to families.
We are seeking a $1,000 sponsorship for this activity.
Four sponsors at $250 each or two sponsors at $500 each.
For a single sponsor at $1,000, they will also receive one Family Annual Ride Pass valid for one year (value of $299).
Saturday December 2nd, 2023
2nd Annual Event! Holiday Fairytale Tea Party
We delight guests with special fairytale princesses who bring the extra magic with song and entertainment. Guests will enjoy a full tea service featuring a selection of delicious sandwiches, pastries and desserts, a magical gift, keepsake photo and Carousel rides! We charge guests $35 per person. Sponsorship will help us cover the additional costs to staff the event, secure decorations and supplies, and offset catering and entertainer costs.
We are seeking a $1,000 sponsorship for this event.
Four sponsors at $250 each or two sponsors at $500 each.
For a single sponsor at $1,000, they will also receive one Family Annual Ride Pass valid for one year (value of $299).
If sponsorship is secured by Oct 20th, we will include a digital billboard to advertise your business (or give sponsorship recognition) for the full month of Nov 2023. The digital billboard will be rotating at 4 locations across Salem.
Saturday December 9th, 2023
Annual Signature Event! Breakfast with Santa
This is one of our most beloved events. Upon arrival, children will find their names on Santa's nice list. Guests will enjoy a delicious breakfast spread and mimosas for the adults. They will have unlimited carousel rides and will take a professional keepsake photo with Santa. Children will also take home a special gift from Santa. We charge guests $35 per person. Sponsorship will help us cover the additional costs to staff the event, secure decorations and supplies, and offset catering and entertainer costs.
We are seeking a $1,000 sponsorship for this event.
Four sponsors at $250 each or two sponsors at $500 each.
For a single sponsor at $1,000, they will also receive one Family Annual Ride Pass valid for one year (value of $299).
If sponsorship is secured by Oct 20th, we will include a digital billboard to advertise your business (or give sponsorship recognition) for the full month of Nov 2023. The digital billboard will be rotating at 4 locations across Salem.
Saturday December 16th, 2023
NEW EVENT! Holiday Fairytale Ball
Inspired by our incredibly successful Holiday Fairytale Tea Party, this event is sure to be the most magical of them all. Over 100 guests will be in attendance and will be encouraged to come dressed ready for a royal fairytale ball which will be hosted by many iconic princes & princesses who will lead dancing and singing throughout the event. Fairytale crafts, catered food, surprise activities and a gift will be included. We charge guests $35 per person. Sponsorship will help us cover the additional costs to staff the event, secure decorations and supplies, and offset catering and entertainer costs.
We are seeking a total of $4,000 in sponsorships for this event.
Seeking individual sponsors of $500, $1,000, $2,000 or $4,000.
Sponsors of $1,000 or more will receive one Family Annual Ride Pass valid for one year (value of $299).
If sponsorship is secured by Oct 20th, we will include a digital billboard to advertise your business (or give sponsorship recognition) for the full month of Nov 2023. The digital billboard will be rotating at 4 locations across Salem.
Wednesday December 20th, 2023
Annual Signature Event! Holiday Pajama Party with Santa & Friends
This is one of our most beloved events. Over 100 guests will come dressed in their holiday pajamas ready to party! Upon arrival, families will take their professional keepsake photo with Santa. Then, they will enjoy an evening of holiday crafts, yummy food, story time with Santa and unlimited Carousel rides. We charge guests $35 per person. Sponsorship will help us cover the additional costs to staff the event, secure decorations and supplies, and offset catering and entertainer costs.
We are seeking a total of $2,000 in sponsorships for this event.
Four sponsors at $500 each or two sponsors at $1,000 each.
Sponsors of $1,000 or more will receive one Family Annual Ride Pass valid for one year (value of $299).
If sponsorship is secured by Oct 20th, we will include a digital billboard to advertise your business (or give sponsorship recognition) for the full month of Nov 2023. The digital billboard will be rotating at 4 locations across Salem.
