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Old Canal Days

Old Canal Days is one of Lockport’s most cherished summer traditions, bringing together community spirit, small-town charm, and big-time fun. This multi-day celebration honors the city’s rich heritage with a dynamic lineup of activities for all ages, from carnival rides and food vendors to artisan booths, live entertainment, and evening fireworks.

Old Canal Days

The annual Old Canal Days attracts thousands of residents and visitors from all over the state to celebrate the I&M Canal and its contributions to the success of Lockport.

The summer festival features a carnival, beer garden, live music, artisan market, food trucks, wine tent, family entertainment, fireworks and more!


Visit Old Canal Days website

Register

June 11 - 14, 2026

Former Chevron Site

303 West 2nd Street, Lockport, IL, USA

2026 Parade applications are now open!



2026 Food Vendor applications are now open!



2026 Food Vendor applications are now open!



2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

Benefits All Sponsors Receive

Every sponsor—no matter the level—receives the following festival-wide benefits:

  • Sponsor decal or sign to display at your business

  • Vendor Sponsor booth at Old Canal Days

  • Guaranteed parade entry

  • Invitation to the Sponsor Appreciation Party

  • Inclusion in the festival’s Digital Marketing Video (Reach: approx. 300,000)

     

These benefits alone provide meaningful visibility and direct community connection.

Fireworks Sponsor

$13,000

Fireworks lighting up the night sky during Old Canal Days.

The Fireworks Sponsor receives the highest level of festival visibility, including top billing across marketing channels and exclusive recognition during the Old Canal Days fireworks show.


Benefits:

  • Brochure + digital billboard placement

  • Radio placement

  • Nightly stage shout-outs

  • Full-size water bill ad

  • Digital (website, PR, social media) inclusion

  • On-site banners

  • 150 drink tickets & 15 mega passes

Festival Sponsor

$10,000

Carnival sponsor banner displayed at Old Canal Days with local business logos near the rides.

The Festival Sponsor receives high-impact visibility across all primary marketing channels and is recognized as a leading festival partner all weekend.


Benefits:

  • Brochure + digital billboard placement

  • Radio placement

  • Nightly stage shout-outs

  • Full-size water bill ad

  • Digital campaign inclusion

  • On-site banners

  • 120 drink tickets & 12 mega passes

Drone Show Sponsor

$6,500

Drone show light display at Old Canal Days, made possible through old canal day sponsorship.

Must be paid by 4/28/26.

Perfect for brands looking for a high-profile presence linked to the visually stunning drone show.


Benefits:

  • Brochure + digital billboard placement

  • Radio placement

  • Logo in drone show

  • Half-size water bill ad

  • Digital campaign inclusion

  • On-site banners

  • 80 drink tickets & 8 mega passes

Entertainment Sponsor

$4,000

Live band performing on the Old Canal Days stage while the crowd watches.

Support the live music and entertainment that make Old Canal Days unforgettable.


Benefits:

  • Nightly sponsor shout-out & intro headliner

  • Half-size water bill ad

  • Digital inclusion

  • On-site banners

  • 60 drink tickets & 2 mega passes

Decorative Lighting Sponsor

$3,000

Festival trolley bus with Old Canal Days sponsorship panels featuring local business sponsors.

Light up the festival and enhance the guest experience.


Benefits:

  • Digital inclusion

  • On-site banners + photo op signage

  • 2 mega passes

Historic District Trolley Tours Sponsor

$3,000

Light-up Old Canal Days marquee letters displayed outdoors at the festival.

Align with Lockport’s unique history through the guided trolley tours.


Benefits:

  • Sponsor shout out by trolley guides at the start of each tour

  • Digital inclusion

  • On-site banners + trolley signage

  • 2 mega passes

Beer Tent Sponsor

$2,500

Beer tent volunteers celebrating together while working at Old Canal Days.

Feature your brand at one of the most popular festival destinations.


Benefits:

  • Digital inclusion

  • On-site banners + beer tent signage

  • 50 drink tickets

T-Shirt Sponsor

$2,500

Beer tent volunteers posing with tip buckets in front of a sponsor banner at Old Canal Days.

Must be paid by 5/21/26.

Ensure your logo appears everywhere festival visitors go.


Benefits:

  • Digital inclusion

  • On-site banners + prominent logo placement on festival T-shirt

  • 20 drink tickets

Carnival Sponsor

$2,000

Old Canal Days midway at dusk with food stands, crowds, and a Ferris wheel lit up in the background.

Get your brand in front of thousands of ride-goers.


Benefits:

  • On-site banners + carnival signage

  • 8 drink tickets

Parking Sponsor

$1,000

Staff member next to a sign for food vendor, entertainment, and parking passes only at Old Canal Days.

Help visitors navigate festival access points.


Benefits:

  • Digital inclusion On-site banners + Parking lot signage

  • 2 mega passes

Parade Sponsor

$500

Cow-themed parade vehicle driving through downtown Lockport during Old Canal Days.

Support one of the most cherished festival events.


Benefits:

  • Digital inclusion

  • On-site banners + parade entry banner signage

2026 Sponsors

Entertainment

Parking

Invest in your community today by becoming a member and help to make Lockport a better place to live, work and do business.

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