Become a Sponsor
Thank you for considering sponsorship opportunities with South Loop Farmers Market (SLFM) this year. For nearly a decade, SLFM has been a catalyst in pushing forward the local food movement in Chicago's Mag Mile and diverse and growing South Loop community. We are looking forward to our 12th annual market season and would love to have you join our growing family of sponsors and partners.
South Loop Farmers Market relies on our partner’s support to produce four beloved community markets. Sponsorship funding goes towards all operational costs, programming, staffing, marketing, and accessibility needs.
SLFM is excited to work with organizations, brands, and agencies who share our values of supporting small businesses & farmers and giving back to the community. ​Please complete our online application for sponsors/partners. You can also contact Tina Feldstein at 312.401.2688 or tina@southloopfarmersmarket.com with any questions or to request more detailed information about opportunities with SLFM.
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Thank you to our 2024 Partners and Sponsors We couldn’t have done this without you!.
Sponsor Details
Let's Partner! Whether your organization is big or small, let's work together on designing experiences that create authentic connection between our vendors, shoppers, and your brand.
Expose your brand to a targeted audience of thousands of South Loop shoppers, tens of thousands of South Loop residents, and neighboring stakeholders, through our weekly in-person outdoor markets or robust digital offerings.
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The SLFM team is dedicated to and passionate about helping small farmers and food businesses thrive and we're excited to announce that SLFM is now managing two markets at different locations in Chicago's South Loop!
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Our Locations
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South Loop Farmers Market, Night Market
Dates: Thursdays 4pm-8pm, beginning June 13 through October 3, 2024
Location: 150 W. Roosevelt Rd. | Roosevelt Collection Shops
South Loop Farmers Market, Printers Row
Dates: Saturdays 9am-1pm, beginning May 18 through October 26, 2024
Location: 632 S Dearborn St, Printers Row Park
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South Loop Farmers Market, Winter Indoor @ Roosevelt Collection Shops
Dates: Saturdays 9am-1pm, beginning January 11 through March 29, 2025
Location: 150 W. Roosevelt Rd. | Roosevelt Collection Shops
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South Loop Farmers Market, Winter Indoor @ Water Tower Place
Dates: Sundays 12pm-4pm, beginning January 12 through March 30, 2025
Location: 835 N. Michigan Ave. | Water Tower Place
Let us help you gain access to our South Loop audience! We offer quality marketing value to help your brand’s visibility and a direct opportunity to strengthen your company’s social impact initiatives.
We’re happy to customize any sponsorship package to meet your unique goals. Whether you’re looking to participate with us onsite at one of our beautiful locations or want to focus exclusively on social media and online exposure, we’ve got you covered.
​South Loop Farmers Market Sponsorship Opportunities
Outdoor and Indoor Market Participation, Full Season Availability
Full season, spots onsite, 23 weeks, at our summer markets and 12 weeks at our winter markets, for a total of 60+ opportunities for onsite community engagement.
Outdoor and Indoor Market Participation, Rotating Availability
Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly spots onsite. Available at both of our locations.
Exclusive Merchandise Sponsorship
Create custom shopping bags, recipe kits, take-aways for the kids and family, and more! Available at both of our locations.
Digital Advertising Packages
Website feature pages or custom ads, including your logo, bio, and/or specialized message.
Engage on Social
Work with our team to create and include valuable content via all of SLFM’s social media channels.
Email Marketing
Feature your company in our email newsletter with a reach of 10K+
Outdoor Advertising Inclusion
Include your company on our logo, banners, posters, and/or directional street signage.
Press Releases
Feature your brand + information in our press releases throughout the season.
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Custom Experiences
Work one on one with our team to create custom digital content for social media, email marketing, & outdoor advertising inclusion and/or brainstorm ideas to host an experiential workshop or activation to design an authentic experience according to your unique marketing goals.
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Please complete our online application for sponsors/partners. You can also contact Tina Feldstein at 312.401.2688 or tina@southloopfarmersmarket.com with any questions or to request more detailed information about opportunities with SLFM.