Call for Sponsors (Application below)

Set in a high-traffic area between King and Bond St in Downtown Oshawa on Saturday nights, the busiest night in the city.

The Aftermarket brings together independent businesses, emerging entrepreneurs, and local talent, creating a recurring platform where ideas turn into real ventures.

Sponsorships directly support infrastructure, marketing, local talent, and production, while helping build a space that enables small businesses to launch, test, and grow.

We are looking for part-time, full-time, and specialty in-kind sponsors (onsite decor or inventory partners).

Part-Time Sponsor (Per market date)

For brands looking to show up on specific market dates without committing to the full season.

Story Sponsor — $150 per market date

Includes:

  1. Logo or name on shared event signage for selected market date
  2. One Instagram image story shoutout during the week of your sponsored market

Post Sponsor — $250 per market date

Includes:

  1. Logo or name on shared event signage for selected market date
  2. Dedicated Instagram image post during the week of your sponsored market

Presenting Sponsor — $350 per market date

Includes:

  1. Logo placement on event signage for your sponsored market date
  2. Dedicated Instagram image post + image story during the week of your sponsored market
  3. 10x10 booth in assigned location for your selected date (tent & equipment not included)

Full-Time Sponsor

Sponsoring the full season means your brand shows up consistently across 18 Saturday markets.

Your support directly contributes to improving the market experience through infrastructure, marketing, live entertainment, and overall production.

Community Sponsor — $100/market date ($1,800)

Includes:

  1. Logo placement on event signage and the event website for the duration of the season
  2. One Instagram image post designed by our graphic designer
  3. 10x10 booth in assigned location for one market date of your choice (tent & equipment not included)

Season Sponsor — $222/market date ($4,000)

Includes:

  1. Logo placement on event signage and the event website for duration of the season
  2. Three Instagram image posts designed by our graphic designer. scheduled throughout the season
  3. Dedicated stand-alone sponsor sign on-site
  4. 10x10 booth in assigned location for two market dates of your choice (tent & equipment not included)

Title Sponsor — $333/market date ($6,000)

Includes:

  1. Logo placement on select digital marketing assets and the event website for duration of the season
  2. Named in all Instagram throughout the season
  3. Dedicated stand-alone sponsor sign on-site
  4. One featured Instagram image post per month designed by our graphic designer
  5. Full-season 10x10 booth in assigned location (tent & equipment not included)

Specialty In-Kind Sponsor

The Aftermarket welcomes in-kind inventory sponsors — local businesses or individuals who lend or donate furniture, decor, and display pieces that shape the look and feel of our market. It's a low-lift way to get your brand or business in front of an engaged community audience all season long. Full-time and part-time applicable