Sponsorship Opportunities
June 9-13, 2027
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Put your business in front of thousands of festival attendees while supporting the Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival and the History Center of Freeborn County.
Support the Festival
Community, Cars, Music and Local History
The Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival brings cars, music, vendors, cruises, awards, and community celebration to Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Sponsorship gives local and regional businesses visibility across festival promotions, event flyers, radio acknowledgment, social media advertising, on-site signage, stage banners, event shirts, and VIP experiences depending on level.
50% of net proceeds are donated to the Freeborn County History Center, with the remaining proceeds supporting Eddie show expenses.
Projected 2027 Attendance
- 628 cars
- 100 Pro Street cars
- 425 lifted trucks
- 125 bikes
- Two main event locations: Freeborn County Fairgrounds and Downtown Albert Lea
Sponsorship Levels
- $15,000 value - major marketing exposure
- Exclusive 3-4 day promotional area at Freeborn County Fairgrounds during the festival
- Exclusive VIP parking promotional area downtown during the annual car show
- Logos on banners at the Sunday airport drag racing event
- 24 VIP wristbands for each event every night with headliner bands, private cash bar, 75 wristbands total
- Extra-large logo on band stage banners
- Two large 4 ft x 8 ft sponsorship signs at the Fairgrounds and Downtown Stage
- Large logos in the VIP lounge area and on the 112 on Broadway Entertainment Tent
- VIP social media advertising
- Acknowledgment on Power 96 and with DJ service during events
- Logo on event shirt and all event flyers
- 24 free event shirts
- Sponsorship plaque
Questions about sponsorship?Contact Us
Print and Mail Your Sponsorship Request
Download the sponsorship request PDF, print it, choose your sponsorship level, and mail it with payment.
All sponsorships must be received by March 1, 2027 to be included in the advertising marketing program.
Please make checks payable to SRC Sick Racing customs LLC. Mail payment to PO Box 84, Albert Lea, MN 56007.
Questions? Contact Event Director John Schipper at 507-402-4304 or John@schipps.com.