Sponsor Lincoln Nerd Fest 2026
Lincoln Nerd Fest is a nonprofit, family-friendly celebration of gaming, comics, cosplay, and all things nerdy. After welcoming over 3,500 attendees in our first year, we’re excited to return for year two on October 10 and 11 at the Sandhills Global Event Center: Currency Pavilion.
As a nonprofit event, sponsorships directly support community-focused programming while giving your brand meaningful exposure to a passionate, highly engaged audience. Whether your goal is increasing local visibility, supporting community events, or building authentic connections, we offer sponsorship opportunities designed to make an impact.
Core Sponsor $500
Includes:
- Logo placement on the Lincoln Nerd Fest website homepage
- Donor Spotlight with a description of services and a contact link featured on our website Vendor Spotlight page and as a promotional post on our social media pages.
- Logo placement on entrance signs
Signature Sponsor $1,000
Includes:
- Logo placement on the Lincoln Nerd Fest website homepage
- Donor Spotlight with a description of services and a contact link featured on our website Vendor Spotlight page and as a promotional post on our social media pages.
- Logo placement on entrance signs
- Free 10x10 booth (a themed activity must be provided)
- Banner at the event
Featured Sponsor $1,500
Become the title sponsor of an entertainment zone. Your brand will be front and center in one of our highest traffic areas.
Includes:
- Logo placement on the Lincoln Nerd Fest website homepage
- Donor Spotlight with a description of services and a contact link featured on our website Vendor Spotlight page and as a promotional post on our social media pages.
- Logo placement on entrance signs
- Free 10x10 booth (a themed activity must be provided)
- Banner at the event
- Title sponsor of one entertainment zone (listed below)
Available Areas:
- Life Size Minecraft Build Zone
- Cosplay & Photography Zone
- Poké Stop Quest
- Murder Mystery Tea Party
- Collect & Assemble a Storm Trooper
- Glow Party Dance Finale
- Magic: The Gathering Tournament
- Yu Gi Oh Tournament
- Lorcana Tournament
- Super Smash Bros. Tournament
- More areas to be added
Example: “Cosplay & Photography Zone sponsored by [Your Business Name]”
Premier Sponsor $2,000+
For sponsors looking for maximum visibility plus category exclusivity.
Includes:
- Logo placement on the Lincoln Nerd Fest website homepage
- Donor Spotlight with a description of services and a contact link featured on our website Vendor Spotlight page and as a promotional post on our social media pages.
- Logo placement on entrance signs
- Free 10x10 booth (a themed activity must be provided)
- Banner at the event
- Title sponsor of one entertainment zone (your choice, subject to availability)
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Business category exclusivity
No other sponsor in your business type/category will be accepted. If a competitor in your field has already donated, we will not remove them from our website or signage.
Custom Sponsorships
Want something unique or ultra specific to your brand? Let’s build it together.
We can tailor sponsorship packages to match your goals and what you want to show off at the event.
Interested in Sponsoring?
Fill out the form below and a member of the Lincoln Nerd Fest team will reach out with more information!