About the Market

The Downtown Watseka Farmers Market is a beloved Saturday morning tradition in the heart of Iroquois County. Every week from June through October, vendors gather at 121 W Walnut St to offer fresh produce, handmade goods, artisan foods, specialty items, and more.

We are a family-friendly, free community event that brings neighbors together, supports local growers and makers, and keeps dollars circulating right here in Watseka.

Why it matters: With a population of roughly 5,000, Watseka doesn't have the foot traffic of a city market — but it has something more valuable. The people who shop here are your neighbors, your customers, and your advocates. Sponsoring the market puts your business in front of every one of them, every Saturday, all season long.

About the Sponsorship

Sponsoring the Downtown Watseka Farmers Market is one of the most direct ways a local business can invest in the community it serves. Your sponsorship helps fund market operations, vendor support, and the ongoing effort to make Downtown Watseka a destination worth visiting every week.

Our commitment to sponsors: Every sponsorship benefit we offer is one we can deliver. We keep our promises small enough to keep and meaningful enough to matter. No fine print, no surprises.

2026 Sponsorship Packages

🌱
Seedling
$50
Business name + logo listed on visitwatseka.com for the full season
1 social media recognition post across our platforms
🌿
Sprout
$100
Business name + logo on visitwatseka.com for the full season
3 social media recognition posts throughout the season
Verbal recognition during musical performances on one Saturday
🌽
Harvest
$250
Business name + logo on visitwatseka.com, full season
5 social media recognition posts
Sponsor signage displayed at the market
Vendor booth space for 1 market date ($20 value)
Verbal recognition on two Saturdays of your choice
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Community Anchor
$500
Prominent logo on visitwatseka.com, full season
10 social media recognition posts throughout the season
Sponsor signage all season
Vendor booth space for 2 market dates ($40 value)
Verbal recognition on every date you attend

Package Comparison

Benefit 🌱 $50 🌿 $100 🌽 $250 🚜 $500 🏡 $1,000
Name on visitwatseka.com
Logo on visitwatseka.com✓ Premier
Social media posts1351020+
Market signage
Verbal recognition1 date2 datesAll attendedEvery Saturday
Booth space1 date2 dates6 dates
"Presented by" recognition
2027 renewal priority

How to Become a Sponsor

1
Choose Your Package

Select the sponsorship level that fits your goals and budget.

2
Get in Touch

Contact us by email or phone to confirm your package.

3
Make It Official

Simple agreement and payment. Cash, Check, Money Order, or Venmo.

Deadline to guarantee season-long recognition: May 23, 2026. Sponsorships received after this date will still be honored but may have delayed signage and web placement.

Sponsorship Application

Contact Us

Downtown Watseka Farmers Market
📧 dtwatsekafarmersmarket@gmail.com
📞 Market President (Yamei Rohlfs): (815) 549-2657
📞 On-Site Manager (Angelina Pacheco): (602) 818-6709
🌐 visitwatseka.com

We'd love to talk. Whether you're ready to commit or just want to learn more, reach out anytime.