SponsorshiP
2026 KKFI Crossroads Music Fest

Sat. Sept. 6th, 2025 - 21st ANNUAL KKFI CROSSROADS MUSIC FEST
A Celebration of Kansas City’s Music, Art & Culture
The weekend after Labor Day in the Historic West Bottoms of Kansas City, MO
Music from Noon to 1AM - 25+ Artists on 7 Stages

For 22 years, the KKFI Crossroads Music Fest has been one of the cornerstones of Kansas City’s music and arts scene, bringing together local, regional, and national artists for an unforgettable day of live performances, community engagement, and cultural celebration.

BILL SUNDAHL - FESTIVAL DIRECTOR - 816.365.3128 - BILLSUNDAHL@KKFI.ORG

2026 CMF SPONSORSHIP PACKAGEs

Community Impact & REach

Why Sponsor KKFI Crossroads Music Fest?

Community Impact:
For 21 years, the Crossroads Music Fest has been a catalyst for creativity, community, and economic growth in Kansas City. Your sponsorship doesn’t just support an event—it directly fuels local music, small businesses, and essential community services.

  • $22 Million+ in economic impact

  • $510,000+ raised to support KKFI 90.1FM

  • 1500+ direct small business partnerships

  • 4,000+ artists paid for performances

  • 170,000+ volunteer hours contributed

  • 175+ artists and industry workers received free health referrals

  • 200+ custom-fitted earplugs provided to artists and industry pros

  • 170,000+ volunteer hours contributed

By partnering with CMF, your business invests in a vibrant local arts ecosystem that champions diversity, access, and sustainability.

Festival Reach

The KKFI Crossroads Music Fest (CMF) is more than a celebration of music—it’s a high-impact marketing opportunity that puts your brand in front of thousands of engaged attendees, artists, industry professioinals and community leaders.

Festival Reach & Advertising Opportunities

  • 3,000+ Annual attendees at multiple venues, ensuring sustained visibility throughout the festival.

  • 200,000+ impressions on KKFI 90.1 FM, a community-driven station reaching thousands of dedicated listeners.

  • 150,000+ ad impressions via external radio spots and billboards, positioning your brand citywide.

  • 100,000+ ad impressions through print & digital media, including event listings and promotional materials.

  • 11,000+ engaged newsletter subscribers, receiving festival updates and sponsor mentions.

  • 20,000+ social media followers across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, with direct sponsor tags and dedicated posts.

  • Up to 100 dedicated radio spots on KKFI 90.1 FM, that share your organizations support and messaging.

  • Live sponsor mentions on all festival stages, reinforcing your brand throughout the event.

  • Logo placement on all digital & printed assets, ensuring visibility before, during, and after the festival.

By sponsoring CMF, your business gains multi-platform exposure, tapping into a dedicated, culture-driven audience eager to support local businesses and organizations.

SponsorshiP Opportunites

WEst Bottoms MErcantile Booth ($1,500)

Opportunity to have 10x10' booth space onsite
Direct marketing to attendees

  • Opportunity to have 10x20' booth space onsite

  • Opportunity to include materials in swag bag

Logo included on all marketing materials, digital & printed onsite
Logo included in eblast(+10K subscribers) & social shout out

2 VIP venue passes ($400 value)
4 General Admission passes ($160 value)

1 Available

WEst Bottoms MErcantile Naming Sponsor ($3,500)

Exclusive naming rights of the West Bottoms Mercantile
West Bottoms Mercantile presented by: [Your Business Name]

  • 50+ booths in lot on the corner of 16th & Genessee

  • Mix of local makers, artists and constituent businesses

Direct marketing to attendees

  • Opportunity to have 10x20' booth space onsite

  • Opportunity to include materials in swag bag

Logo included on all marketing materials, digital & printed onsite
Logo included in dedicated sponsor VIP eblast(+10K subscribers) & social shout out

8 VIP venue passes ($800 value)
8 General Admission passes ($320 value)

1 Available