Sponsor the 2027 Detroit Lake Fishing Derby

May 14–16, 2027 | Detroit, Oregon

Put your business at the center of one of Detroit Lake’s favorite traditions.

The Detroit Lake Fishing Derby brings anglers, families, and visitors from across Oregon together for a weekend of fishing, prizes, entertainment, and community. Become a sponsor and connect your business with Derby participants while supporting the Detroit Lake Foundation and the community we love.

With opportunities starting at $100, there’s a way for businesses of every size to get involved.

‍Download the Sponsorship Packet

Find Your Sponsorship

Grand Prize Boat Sponsor | $10,000

One opportunity

Make a lasting impression as the sponsor of the Derby’s signature prize.

• 20 registration passes, raffle tickets, and official Derby hats

• Premier logo placement in printed event communications

• Large sponsor logo on the Grand Prize Boat

• Prominent signage at registration and the boat display

• Featured recognition at the Fishing Derby Awards Ceremony

• Featured recognition on the Foundation’s event page with a link to your website

• Social media recognition leading into Derby weekend

Official Hat Sponsor | $5,000

Two opportunities

Put your logo on a Derby favorite that participants can wear long after the weekend ends.

• 10 registration passes, raffle tickets, and official Derby hats

• Sponsor logo on official Fishing Derby hats

• Small sponsor logo on the Grand Prize Boat

• Recognition on the Foundation’s event page with a link to your website

• Social media recognition

Stage Sponsor | $2,500

One opportunity

Bring your brand to the center of the weekend’s live entertainment and awards activities.

• Four registration passes, raffle tickets and official Derby hats

• Sponsor banner at the entertainment stage

• Special recognition during stage programming and the Awards Ceremony

• Recognition on the Foundation’s event page with a link to your website

• Social media recognition

Raffle Sponsor | $1,000

Four opportunities

Connect your business with the excitement of the Derby raffle.

• Two registration passes, raffle tickets, and official Derby hats

• Sponsor banner at the raffle display

• Recognition in raffle reminders and event communications

• Recognition on the Foundation’s event page with a link to your website

More Ways to Make a Difference

• Adult Big Fish Prize | $500 Recognition connected to the prize, plus event and online acknowledgement

• Kids Big Fish Prize | $500 Support young anglers with prize recognition and event acknowledgement

• Kids Grand Prize | $250 Help provide a $250 Wunderland gift certificate, with prize recognition and event acknowledgement

• Fin Clip Station | $250 Sponsor signage at your selected station, plus online recognition (3 locations)

• Sponsor a Family | $100 allows a qualifying family of four to enjoy the Derby free of charge

Fin Clip Station sponsorships are offered at the Registration Area, Kane’s Marina, and Detroit Lake Marina.

Donate a Raffle Prize

Have something our anglers and families would love? We welcome donations of gift cards, fishing gear, coolers, grills, kayaks, camping supplies, gift baskets, and other prizes.

Your contribution adds to the excitement and gives participants another reason to celebrate Derby weekend.

Email us at detroitlakefoundation@gmail.com to coordinate your donation.

Your Support Helps Strengthen Detroit

Fishing Derby weekend brings people together to enjoy Detroit Lake and spend time in our community. Your sponsorship supports the Detroit Lake Foundation’s work to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors while building a sustainable economic recovery for Detroit.

Thank you for helping keep this tradition going.

Reserve Your Sponsorship

Limited sponsorships are reserved on a first-paid basis and confirmed when payment is received.

Email: detroitlakefoundation@gmail.com

To reserve by mail, complete the sponsorship form in the packet and send it with your check to:

Detroit Lake Foundation
P.O. Box 4779
Salem, OR 97302