Event sponsorship opportunities

Event sponsorship allows businesses, regardless of type or size, to advertise locally at events and festivals across North Yorkshire.

To find out more about sponsoring an event in North Yorkshire, you can email us at events.sca@northyorks.gov.uk.

Events available for sponsorship

Whitby Fish and Ships Festival

The Whitby Fish and Ships Festival 2025 is a weekend of activities, cookery demos, live music, and street entertainment. Set in the iconic fishing town of Whitby, this two-day event showcases the best of local seafood, maritime history, and much more.

• headline sponsor - £5000 plus VAT
• music tent - £2500 plus VAT
• fish craft marquee - £2500 plus VAT
• creative marquee - £2500 plus VAT

More information can be found in the  Whitby Fish and Ships sponsorship opportunities brochure (pdf / 11 MB).

Scarborough Armed Forces Day

Scarborough is hosting Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June 2025 in South Bay.

• platinum package - £10000 plus VAT
• gold - £5000 plus VAT
• silver - £1500 plus VAT
• bronze – In kind sponsorship deals are available

More information can be found in the  Scarborough Armed Forces Day sponsorship opportunities brochure (pdf / 9 MB).

Scarborough Sparkle

Scarborough Sparkle is Scarborough’s annual Christmas market, taking place at the Open Air Theatre.

Headline sponsor - £5000 plus VAT

• includes high profile pitch locations
• logo on the poster and advertising materials
• marketing, press coverage and interviews where possible
• promotional materials around the event