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MOBFEST
SPONSORSHIP

Interested in participating in MOBFEST™?

Complete the form to be considered. A member of our team will follow up with selected brands.

PARTICIPATION DEADLINES

Early Bird Application Deadline: July 19, 2026
General Application Deadline:  August 29, 2026

Once approved, you have seven (7) days to submit payment. Please note that your spot at MOBFEST™ is not reserved until payment has been received.

PARTICIPATION INVESTMENT

Early Bird Investment
$150 – Authors/Nonprofit Organizations (501(c)(3) only)
$250 – General Brands (Product/Service)
$300 – Food Trucks
 

Standard Investment (After Early Bird)
$200 – Authors/Nonprofit Organizations (501(c)(3) only)
$300 – General Brands (Product/Service)
$350 – Food Trucks
 

Optional Add-On
+$250 – Sponsorship Opportunity (for enhanced visibility and brand positioning). Enhance your visibility and expand your reach with a MOBFEST™ sponsorship. Sponsoring brands receive additional recognition and promotional opportunities before and during the event, including placement on select marketing materials, event signage, and digital platforms.

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+$50 - Mobfest™ Swag Bag

Selection & Participation Process

  1. Complete the MOBFEST™ Participation Form on this page.

  2. The MOBFEST™ team will review all submissions and notify selected participating brands.

  3. Approved brands will receive a participation agreement for review and signature.

  4. Once the agreement is fully executed, an invoice will be issued for payment.

  5. After payment is confirmed, a MOBFEST™ representative will follow up with next steps regarding event details, planning, and setup.

PARTICIPATION EXPECTATION

By submitting this form, participating brands acknowledge that MOBFEST™ is designed as an immersive experience centered on Black ownership, entrepreneurship, and community.

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Brands are encouraged to engage with attendees beyond transactions—sharing experiences, insights, and encouragement when appropriate—to help create an environment where attendees leave inspired, informed, and empowered.

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Examples may include demonstrations, tastings, consultations, customizations, hands-on activities, workshops, live recordings, content creation stations, creative installations, and interactive experiences related to beauty, wellness, food and beverage, fashion, art, and professional services.

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We're NOT asking you to become a coach or consultant—simply to contribute to an environment where people leave informed, encouraged, and empowered.  This expectation reflects the spirit of MOBFEST™ and applies to all approved participating brands.

EVENT DATE

September 12, 2026

Bowie, Maryland

THE CULTURE OF OWNERSHIP | MOBFEST ™ 2026

MOBFEST
SPONSORSHIP

MOBFEST™ is bringing together entrepreneurs, creators, corporations, students, and community leaders to build a stronger culture of ownership. As a sponsor, your organization won't simply be seen—you'll help create opportunities, strengthen local businesses, and shape the future of entrepreneurship throughout the DMV.

SIGNATURE SPONSORSHIPS

PRESENTING PARTNER

$15,000

Become the official presenting sponsor

of MOBFEST and receive premier visibility

across the entire experience.

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Benefits Include:

  • Exclusive designation as “MOBFEST Presented By [Sponsor]”

  • Premier logo placement across all marketing materials and event signage

  • Main stage speaking opportunity

  • Premium activation space

  • Recognition during opening and closing ceremonies

  • Featured sponsor spotlight campaign

  • Inclusion in media opportunities and press releases

  • Dedicated social media promotion

  • Opportunity to include branded materials in attendee bags

  • 10 VIP Passes

SELECT PLAN

OWNERSHIP PARTNER

$10,000

Designed for organizations committed to

entrepreneurship, economic mobility,

and community development.

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Benefits Include:

  • Prominent logo placement across event materials

  • Sponsored breakout session or activation opportunity

  • Premium activation space

  • Main stage recognition

  • Inclusion in marketing campaigns

  • Website recognition

  • Social media promotion

  • Opportunity to include branded materials in attendee bags

  • 8 VIP Passes

SELECT PLAN

COMMUNITY IMPACT PARTNER

$5,000

Ideal for organizations seeking

meaningful community engagement

and brand visibility.

Benefits Include:

▪ Activation or vendor space

▪ Logo placement on event signage

▪ Recognition during programming

▪ Website recognition

▪ Social media recognition

▪ Opportunity to include branded

materials in attendee bags

▪ 6 VIP Passes

SELECT PLAN

MOVEMENT PARTNER

$2,500

Ideal for organizations seeking

meaningful community engagement

and brand visibility.

Benefits Include:

▪ Activation or vendor space

▪ Logo placement on event signage

▪ Recognition during programming

▪ Website recognition

▪ Social media recognition

▪ Opportunity to include branded

materials in attendee bags

▪ 6 VIP Passes

SELECT PLAN

EXPERIENCE SPONSORSHIPS

ORANGE DOOR EXPERIENCE SPONSOR

$10,000

Become the sponsor of MOBFEST’s signature

landmark experience.

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The Orange Door represents opportunity,

ownership, and what’s possible when people

step into their next chapter. As one of the

most photographed and shared experiences

at MOBFEST™, this sponsorship provides

unparalleled visibility and brand association

with the festival’s most iconic activation.

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Benefits Include:

▪ Exclusive designation as Official Orange

Door Sponsor

▪ Prominent branding at the Orange Door

installation

▪ Recognition across Orange Door

marketing and content

▪ Opportunity for branded activation

adjacent to the experience

▪ Inclusion in media and promotional

content featuring the Orange Door

▪ Website and social media recognition

▪ 8 VIP Passes

FUTURE OWNERS LOUNGE SPONSOR

$5,000

The Future Owners Lounge is MOBFEST's

premier educational experience, where

aspiring and established entrepreneurs

gather for intimate conversations, expert led

sessions, networking, and business

development opportunities throughout the

day.

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Become the official sponsor of the space

dedicated to inspiring and equipping the

next generation of entrepreneurs and

business owners.

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Benefits Include:

▪ Recognition as the Official Future Owners

Lounge Sponsor

▪ Branding throughout the lounge

▪ Opportunity to engage attendees through

mentorship, resources, or activations

▪ Website and social media recognition

▪ Recognition during lounge programming

▪ 6 VIP Passes

WRITERS BLOCK SPONSOR

$5,000

Support the space where stories become

businesses, ideas become intellectual

property, and creators become owners.

The Writers Block will feature authors,

aspiring writers, publishers, storytellers,

spoken word artists, content creators, and

literary professionals sharing knowledge,

showcasing their work, and connecting

directly with attendees.

Benefits Include:

▪ Recognition as the Official Writers Block

Sponsor

▪ Branding throughout the Writers Block

▪ Recognition during author conversations

and literary programming

▪ Opportunity to distribute branded

materials

▪ Website and social media recognition

▪ 6 VIP Passes

MARKETPLACE SPONSOR

$5,000

Become the presenting sponsor of the

MOBFEST Marketplace. The Marketplace is

the heartbeat of MOBFEST™, showcasing

entrepreneurs, makers, authors, creators,

and service providers while creating direct

connections between businesses and

consumers.

Benefits Include:

▪ Recognition as the Official Marketplace

Sponsor

▪ Branding throughout the Marketplace

▪ Recognition on Marketplace maps and

signage

▪ Opportunity for a branded activation

▪ Website and social media recognition

▪ 6 VIP Passes

PERFORMANCE STAGE SPONSOR

$5,000

Align your brand with the energy,

entertainment, and cultural celebration of

MOBFEST.

Benefits Include:

▪ Recognition as the Official Performance

Stage Sponsor

▪ Branding on stage signage

▪ Recognition before performances

▪ Opportunity for welcome remarks from

the stage

▪ Website and social media recognition

▪ 6 VIP Passes

LIVE PODCAST STAGE SPONSOR

$3,500

Place your brand at the center of

conversations, interviews, storytelling, and

content creation happening throughout

MOBFEST™.

Benefits Include:

▪ Recognition as the Official Live Podcast

Stage Sponsor

▪ Branding throughout the Podcast Stage

▪ Logo featured in podcast recordings and

backdrop

▪ Website and social media recognition

▪ 4 VIP Passes

BUILD THE BLOCK SPONSOR

$3,500

Support the interactive experience where

attendees connect resources, opportunities,

partnerships, and community needs.

Benefits Include:

▪ Exclusive recognition as the Official Build

the Block Sponsor

▪ Branding throughout the activation

▪ Website and social media recognition

▪ 4 VIP Passes

STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR SPONSOR

$2,500

Invest in emerging entrepreneurs and future

business leaders.

Benefits Include:

▪ Exclusive recognition as the Official

Student Entrepreneur Showcase Sponsor

▪ Branding throughout the showcase

▪ Recognition during presentations

▪ Website and social media recognition

▪ 4 VIP Passes

SWAG BAG SPONSOR

$1,500

Put your brand in the hands of every attendee.

Benefits Include:

▪ Exclusive recognition as the Official Swag

Bag Sponsor

▪ Opportunity to include branded materials

or promotional items in every attendee bag

▪ Website and social media recognition

▪ 2 VIP Passes

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