Chicago Air and Water Show Partnership Opportunities

Chicago Air and Water Show Celebrating its 55th Anniversary August 16-18, 2013

OVERVIEW

Celebrating its 55th Anniversary and the oldest and largest free air exhibition of its kind in the United States, the Chicago Air & Water Show continues to be one of the city’s most anticipated summer events. Drawing an average crowd of over 2 million people, the show features the precision flying of the acclaimed U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights plus the Navy Leapfrogs are also scheduled to thrill the audience as they plunge from dizzying altitudes to their target at North Avenue Beach. Numerous military and civilian demonstrations round out the program.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Ideal event for high-volume sampling

A full run rehearsal show on August 16 provides an additional day for sponsor activation

Unique to this event is the Hospitality Village, featuring private tents for sponsors to entertain guests as they enjoy the show with a front-and-center view of the action

ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE

2 million+

DEMOGRAPHIC HIGHLIGHTS OF ATTENDEES (2008 data)
54% single

58% male

63% male ages 26-34

56% female ages 26-34

31% earn $60,000+

42% college educated

49% Caucasian

PREVIOUS PARTNERS
Shell, Boeing, ABC 7, American Airlines, Bank of America, Ford, FedEx, Oracle and Dyson

BENEFIT PACKAGES
May include: promotional space, media exposure, merchandising/sampling opportunities, hospitality area, show tickets

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