Sponsor

Be Part of the Moment a Maker's Life Changes

Every September, artists who've spent months creating in isolation come to Greenville and discover they can actually do this for a living. Your sponsorship makes that possible.

7,500 Attendees

$2M Economic Impact

17 Years Strong

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The audience your brand gets access to.

This isn't a casual browse-and-leave crowd. Indie Craft Parade attendees come with intent.

Average attendee age: 41
educated, affluent, culturally engaged
57% returning attendees
loyal community that comes back year after year
Average travel distance: 41.5 miles
a regional draw that generates overnight stays
$95 average spend per attendee
these are shoppers, not window browsers
3,000 first-time Judson Mill visitors in 2025
introducing new audiences to the venue and surrounding businesses
15,000+ email subscribers
your brand reaches our community before, during, and after the festival

This is the first show I did where I thought 'I can make a living doing this thing that I love.' You have literally changed the course of my life.

— Twenty Two West
She made what she told me was a life-changing amount of money for her family. It was just super cool to be reminded of how eye-opening it is for emerging artists.

— Long-time artists, talking about a first-time exhibitor
I started attending at least 12 years ago and remember thinking 'I want to be like the people on the other side of the table.' It hadn't occurred to me that not-an-office-job was an option. And here I am! Literally, in every sense, I would not be doing this without you.

— Hey Amy

Sponsorship Overview

  
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				Tier
				Investment
				Availability
			
				Presenting Sponsor
				$20,000
				1 available
			
				Premier Sponsor
				$7,500
				2-3 available
			
				Supporting Sponsor 
				$3,000
				Limited
			
				Community Sponsor
				$1,000
				Open
			
				Maker Ally
				$500
				Open

Tier	Investment	Availability
Presenting Sponsor	$20,000	1 available
Premier Sponsor	$7,500	2-3 available
Supporting Sponsor	$3,000	Limited
Community Sponsor	$1,000	Open
Maker Ally	$500	Open

Want to do something different? We love creative partnerships. Past activation ideas include sponsoring the Emerging Artist Program, branding the Maker Lounge rest area, hands-on craft areas, and hosting the vendor appreciation brunch. If you have an idea, we want to hear it.

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Why Makers Choose Us

This isn't just another craft fair. The quality of the event is what makes the sponsorship valuable.

Curated quality: Every one of our participating vendors is hand-selected through a juried process
Maker-first care: Tool tables, snacks, bathroom break check-ins, daily newsletters, vendor brunch. Happy makers create happy attendees.
3-day format: One of the few multi-day handmade festivals in the Southeast
Emerging Artist Program: Dedicated section for first-time exhibitors discovering their market
Handwork 2026: Featured participant in a nationwide year-long initiative honoring American craft

“I do shows in Chicago, New York, and all across Colorado and nothing compares. Indie is truly my favorite."

— Sheena Marshall Jewelry

Past Sponsors

Let’s Create Something Together

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all sponsorships. Whether you're a bank looking to connect with creative entrepreneurs, a brand seeking authentic community engagement, or a hospitality partner welcoming visitors to Greenville — we'd love to explore what a partnership looks like.