2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

The Meaford Scarecrow Invasion is a volunteer-driven community event whose purpose is to promote Tourism, Economic Development, and Community Spirit each Fall, now in its 29th year,

The Scarecrow Invasion is a nonprofit organization (OCN: 1848524) operated completely by volunteers and relies on donations and sponsorships to fund the costs of putting on an event of this size. Please consider sponsoring to help keep the Invasion going.

Title Event Sponsor:

Commitment Level: $5,000   – 1 opportunity available

Everything included for $1,500 “Apple” Sponsorship (see below) PLUS the following

• Recognition as the title event sponsor with business logo on Scarecrow Invasion website home page and in social media

• Featured on main event signage during the invasion (mid-September to mid-October)

• Prominently featured in all media campaigns (Radio, Print, Digital)

• Prominent logo featured on Festival Poster in Pavilion

• Sponsor booth space if desired at Family Festival (Meaford harbourfront) 

Parade Sponsor:

Commitment Level: $2,000   – 1 opportunity available

Everything included for $1,500 “Apple” Sponsorship (see below) PLUS the following

• Company name and logo with link on Scarecrow Invasion Parade website page

• Company name and logo on signage carried by volunteers in parade

• Your samples handed out by our volunteers on parade route

• Name mentions in Rogers TV parade coverage and on Facebook livestream.  E.g., ”The 26th Annual Meaford Scarecrow Festival Parade brought to you by…” 

Mr. &Mrs. Scarecrow Sponsor

Commitment Level: $1,000   – 1 opportunity available

Everything included for $500 “Pumpkin” Sponsorship (see below) PLUS the following

• Your company name & logo featured on the costumes of Mr. & Mrs. Scarecrow

• Visit to your business by Mr. & Mrs. Scarecrow with photos or video posted on Scarecrow Invasion social media 

Kazoo Band Sponsor

Commitment Level: $1,000   – 1 opportunity available

Everything included for $500 “Pumpkin” Sponsorship (see below) PLUS the following

• Your company name & logo featured on costumes of the Scarecrow Kazoo Band

• Visit to your business by Mr. & Mrs. Scarecrow with photos or video posted on Scarecrow Invasion social media

Apple Sponsor:

Commitment Level: $1,500   – Unlimited opportunities

• Sponsor business video on social media

• Sponsor logo on 1 Market Square scarecrow

• 2 Scarecrows at business (during Invasion – 5 weeks)

• Logo on Sponsor Poster at Family Festival

• Sponsor Acknowledgment Card for Posting at Business

• Company logo, name & business website link featured on scarecrowinvasion.com all year

• Social media Thank-you with company name, logo & business website link 

Pumpkin Sponsor:

Commitment Level: $500 – Unlimited opportunities

• 1 Scarecrow at business (during Invasion – 5 weeks)

• Logo on Sponsor Poster at Family Festival

• Sponsor Acknowledgment Card for Posting at Business

• Company logo, name & business website link featured on scarecrowinvasion.com all year

• Social media Thank-you with company name, logo & business website link 

Crow Sponsor:

Commitment Level: $250 – Unlimited opportunities

• Sponsor Acknowledgment Card for Posting at Business

• Company logo, name & business website link featured on scarecrowinvasion.com all year

• Social media Thank-you with company name, logo & business website link 

Pie Sponsor:

Commitment Level: $100 – Unlimited opportunities

• Company logo, name & business website link featured on scarecrowinvasion.com all year