Partner With DarknessCon

Sponsorships

Seven sponsorship levels, exclusive experience sponsorships, and one centralized structure across every DarknessCon convention. Pick your city, claim your level, and let your brand haunt the weekend.

Why Sponsor DarknessCon?

Sponsorship puts your business in front of a dedicated, engaged community across a full weekend of programming, vendors, parties and panels — and keeps you visible throughout the promotional campaign that leads up to it.

An Audience That Shows Up

DarknessCon draws horror, paranormal, alternative arts and pop culture fans who travel for the weekend and spend inside the show floor.

Months of Promotion

Your logo and name ride along in the digital program, event emails, and our social campaign long before the doors open.

On-Site Presence

Higher levels include booth space, entrance and stage signage, and acknowledgments from the main stage.

One Brand, Every City

The same packages run at every DarknessCon convention, so your brand carries across the whole tour.

Standard Sponsorship Packages

Every standard package is available at every DarknessCon convention. Prices are per convention and benefits are not cumulative between levels.

The Restless Spirit

Community Sponsor

$75per convention

A first foothold in the shadows for independent artists, authors, investigators and small businesses.

Included Benefits

  • Business name displayed on the event's sponsorship webpage.
  • Clickable link to the sponsor's website or approved social media profile.
  • Business name included in the digital convention program.
  • Recognition in a group sponsor appreciation post on DarknessCon social media.
  • Opportunity to provide promotional materials for attendee distribution, subject to event availability and approval.
  • Two (2) General Admission convention tickets.

Unlimited, subject to administrative controls.

The Haunted

Supporting Sponsor

$150per convention

Enhanced visibility for businesses reaching our horror, paranormal and alternative arts audience.

Included Benefits

  • Business logo displayed on the event's sponsorship webpage.
  • Clickable link to the sponsor's website or approved social media profile.
  • Business logo included in the digital convention program.
  • Quarter-page advertisement in the digital convention program.
  • Recognition in one group sponsor spotlight post, including a business tag where supported.
  • Opportunity to provide promotional items, coupons, or advertising materials for attendee distribution.
  • Four (4) General Admission convention tickets.

Unlimited, subject to administrative controls.

The Crypt Keeper

Featured Sponsor

$350per convention

Stronger promotional exposure through digital advertising, signage and on-site recognition.

Included Benefits

  • Business logo and clickable website link on the event sponsorship webpage.
  • Half-page advertisement in the digital convention program.
  • One (1) dedicated sponsor spotlight published to DarknessCon's Facebook and Instagram accounts, where supported.
  • Business logo displayed on shared sponsor signage at the convention.
  • One (1) sponsor acknowledgment from the main stage.
  • Four (4) General Admission convention tickets.
  • Two (2) tickets to an eligible evening event, subject to event programming.
  • 25% discount on one standard 10x10 vendor booth, subject to availability.
  • Opportunity to provide promotional materials for attendee distribution.

Unlimited, subject to available benefits and administrative controls.

Most Popular

The Night Stalker

Major Sponsor

$750per convention

Extensive promotion plus direct attendee access with an included exhibitor booth.

Included Benefits

  • Business logo prominently displayed on the event sponsorship webpage with clickable link.
  • Full-page advertisement in the digital convention program.
  • Two (2) dedicated sponsor social media posts during the convention's promotional campaign.
  • Business logo displayed on the main event sponsor banner.
  • Two (2) sponsor acknowledgments from the main stage.
  • One (1) complimentary standard 10x10 vendor booth, subject to availability.
  • Four (4) General Admission convention tickets.
  • Four (4) tickets to an eligible evening event, subject to event programming.
  • Business logo included in one (1) event promotional email.
  • Priority opportunity to provide a giveaway prize or promotional item for attendee engagement.
  • Opportunity to provide promotional materials for attendee distribution.

Limited by available vendor booth inventory.

The Dark Overlord

Premier Sponsor

$1,500per convention

Premier event visibility, attendee engagement and premium promotional recognition.

Included Benefits

  • Prominent business logo and clickable website link on the event sponsorship webpage.
  • Full-page advertisement in a premium position within the digital convention program.
  • Three (3) dedicated sponsor social media posts throughout the promotional campaign.
  • One (1) dedicated sponsor feature in an event marketing email.
  • Prominent logo placement on event sponsor signage.
  • Sponsor acknowledgment from the main stage during opening and closing programming.
  • One (1) complimentary 10x10 corner vendor booth, subject to availability.
  • Six (6) VIP convention passes, including applicable VIP privileges.
  • Opportunity for a sponsor representative to provide a brief business introduction or approved promotional video of up to two minutes during a scheduled sponsor segment.
  • Priority consideration for available activity sponsorship opportunities.
  • Opportunity to provide promotional materials for attendee distribution.

Limited by premium vendor booth inventory and event capacity.

Limited Availability

The Immortal

Elite Event Sponsor

$3,000per convention

Elite visibility, premium placement, and a signature DarknessCon experience in your name.

Included Benefits

  • Large, prominent business logo displayed on main entrance sponsor signage.
  • Featured business logo and clickable website link on the event sponsorship webpage.
  • Featured logo placement on applicable event marketing materials produced after sponsorship confirmation.
  • Full-page premium-position advertisement in the digital convention program.
  • Four (4) dedicated sponsor social media posts during the promotional campaign.
  • At least one of the four social posts will be a short-form promotional video or reel.
  • One (1) dedicated sponsor promotional email, subject to content approval and scheduling.
  • Ten (10) VIP convention passes.
  • One (1) complimentary premium-position 10x20 exhibitor space, subject to venue layout.
  • Sponsorship naming rights to one available event experience, such as a panel room, cosplay contest, workshop area, or other approved activity.
  • Sponsor acknowledgment during major convention programming.
  • Opportunity for a sponsor representative to deliver a brief welcome during a designated event segment.
  • Featured acknowledgment in the post-event sponsor recap.
  • Opportunity to provide promotional materials for attendee distribution.

Maximum two (2) sponsors per convention.

Exclusive Presenting Sponsor

The Eternal Darkness

Exclusive Presenting Sponsor

$5,000per convention

Exclusive presenting rights and the strongest possible association with the convention.

Included Benefits

  • Exclusive presenting sponsor designation for the selected convention.
  • Official promotional billing: "DarknessCon [City] presented by [Sponsor Name]."
  • Presenting sponsor logo prominently displayed on the event's main webpage.
  • Premier logo placement on major event marketing materials produced after sponsorship confirmation.
  • Premium presenting sponsor signage at the main convention entrance.
  • Premier logo placement on main stage sponsor signage.
  • Top logo placement in the digital convention program.
  • Full-page premium-position advertisement in the digital convention program.
  • Six (6) dedicated sponsor social media posts throughout the promotional campaign.
  • Two (2) dedicated sponsor features in event marketing emails.
  • Twelve (12) VIP convention passes.
  • One (1) complimentary premium 10x20 exhibitor space.
  • Exclusive sponsorship naming rights to one available major convention experience or event area.
  • Sponsor acknowledgment during opening, closing, and selected major convention programming.
  • Opportunity for a sponsor representative to deliver a brief welcome message during a designated event segment.
  • Priority consideration for approved promotional activations and attendee engagement opportunities.
  • First opportunity to renew the presenting sponsorship for the following year's convention.

Strictly one (1) sponsor per convention.

Exclusive · one sponsor per convention

Sponsor an Experience

Own a Piece of the Show

Experience sponsorships are sold independently of standard packages and are exclusive to one sponsor per activity. They can be purchased alongside a standard sponsorship or on their own. Availability shown is for Reno.

Volunteer Appreciation Sponsor

Volunteer Appreciation

$250

  • Sponsor recognition in the volunteer area.
  • Recognition in volunteer communications where appropriate.
  • Opportunity to provide refreshments, gifts, or promotional items.

Exclusive to one sponsor per convention

Digital Schedule Sponsor

Digital Event Schedule

$250

  • Sponsor logo displayed on the digital event schedule.
  • Clickable sponsor website link.
  • Exclusive digital schedule sponsor designation.

Exclusive to one sponsor per convention

Panel Room Sponsor

Panel Room

$350

  • Sponsor signage at the designated panel room.
  • Sponsor recognition in the event schedule.
  • Sponsor acknowledgments during applicable panels.

Exclusive to one sponsor per convention

Make & Takes Sponsor

Make & Takes Area

$350

  • Sponsor signage in the Make & Takes area.
  • Sponsor recognition in applicable schedules.
  • Social media sponsor acknowledgment.

Exclusive to one sponsor per convention

FRANKENSTUFFIES Sponsor

FRANKENSTUFFIES

$500

  • Sponsor signage at the FRANKENSTUFFIES activity.
  • Sponsor recognition in applicable class promotions.
  • Sponsor logo on relevant registration materials.
  • Exclusive activity sponsorship.

Exclusive to one sponsor per convention

Cosplay Contest Sponsor

Cosplay Contest

$500

  • Sponsor signage at the cosplay contest.
  • Sponsor acknowledgment by the contest host.
  • Social media sponsor recognition.
  • Opportunity to provide contest prizes.

Exclusive to one sponsor per convention

Celebrity Guest Sponsor

Celebrity Guest Appearance

$750

Range $750 to $1,500 depending on the guest

  • Recognition near the sponsored celebrity's appearance area.
  • Recognition in the digital convention program.
  • Dedicated social media sponsor recognition.
  • Additional benefits configurable by administrators.

The Inner Sanctum VIP Lounge Sponsor

The Inner Sanctum VIP Lounge

$750

  • Sponsor signage at the VIP lounge entrance.
  • Sponsor recognition on applicable VIP materials.
  • Opportunity to provide approved branded promotional items.

Exclusive to one sponsor per convention

Attendee Lanyard Sponsor

Attendee Lanyards

$750

plus production costs

  • Exclusive sponsor logo placement on attendee lanyards.
  • Sponsor recognition on the event website.
  • Production costs paid separately unless otherwise negotiated.

Exclusive to one sponsor per convention

Neon Nightmares Sponsor

Neon Nightmares

$1,000

  • Sponsor signage at Neon Nightmares.
  • Sponsor acknowledgment by the DJ or host.
  • Logo on the Neon Nightmares event webpage.
  • Four event admission tickets.
  • Exclusive sponsorship of Neon Nightmares.

Exclusive to one sponsor per convention

CarnEVIL Sponsor

CarnEVIL

$1,000

  • Sponsor signage at CarnEVIL.
  • Sponsor acknowledgment during event programming.
  • Business logo on the CarnEVIL event webpage.
  • Social media sponsor recognition.
  • Four event admission tickets.
  • Exclusive sponsorship of CarnEVIL.

Exclusive to one sponsor per convention

Macabre Market Sponsor

Macabre Market

$1,500

  • Market entrance sponsor signage.
  • Business logo on the event webpage.
  • Two dedicated social media sponsor mentions.
  • Main stage sponsor acknowledgment.
  • Exclusive sponsorship of the Macabre Market.

Exclusive to one sponsor per convention

Multi-Convention Sponsorship

Sponsoring more than one convention saves you money automatically. Discounts apply to standard sponsorship packages of $750 or more and are based on how many distinct conventions are in a single purchase.

Automatic Discounts

2 conventions in one purchase10% off
3–4 conventions in one purchase15% off
5+ conventions in one purchase20% off

Experience sponsorships and custom partnerships are not discounted, and discounts do not stack with other promotions unless an administrator approves it.

Tour Partner

2027 DarknessCon Tour Partner

Businesses sponsoring 4 or more conventions at qualifying standard levels are recognized as a 2027 DarknessCon Tour Partner in series-wide sponsor listings.

Looking for Something Bigger?

Interested in becoming a major partner of DarknessCon? We offer customized sponsorship opportunities for brands looking to make an unforgettable impression across one or multiple conventions. Contact our sponsorship team to discuss an exclusive partnership.

Custom partnerships are arranged directly with our team — there is no online checkout for this package.

By Arrangement

The Dark Sovereign

Custom Partnership

Starting at $10,000

  • All benefits associated with The Eternal Darkness.
  • Expanded co-branded marketing campaigns.
  • Customized on-site promotional activations.
  • Additional VIP passes.
  • Enhanced sponsor signage.
  • Custom advertising and promotional opportunities.
  • Potential multi-convention sponsorship arrangements.
  • Additional mutually agreed sponsorship benefits.

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