The McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to become a sponsor of Glide and Gather, our holiday ice skating rink and winter market event. This festive experience will bring together families, businesses, and the community in celebration of the holiday season, providing you with exceptional exposure to locals and visitors alike.

With additional support from Visit McMinnville and the McMinnville Downtown Association through their Merry McMinnville event campaign, your investment will reach even further through their expansive marketing channels and PR engagements.

Reach a coveted audience during the holiday shopping & travel season

McMinnville is a celebrated destination for regional and out-of-state visitors, with its iconic Third Street providing a warm and inviting holiday travel hub. Located in the heart of Willamette Valley Wine Country and under an hour from the regional tourism centers of Portland and Salem, Merry McMinnville and the Glide and Gather ice skating rink and winter market will draw record numbers of guests—and their dollars—to our community.

Connect with local families while making the season bright

The Glide and Gather ice skating rink and winter market will be a seasonal focal point for our community. Your sponsorship brings this unique winter sport experience to the families and youth of our hometown, while keeping admission affordable for all. Show your support to the people who call the McMinnville area home and help make their holidays memorable and magical. They’ll remember your business when it’s time for local holiday shopping.

Maximize the reach of your sponsorship dollars

Your sponsorship benefits don’t end with the event. Through our partnerships with Visit McMinnville and the McMinnville Downtown Association, we will extend your brand’s reach to a broader audience via press releases, social media campaigns, and digital marketing through trusted PR agencies and marketing channels.

Become a valued part of Glide and Gather and join us in celebrating the spirit of the season while supporting McMinnville’s thriving community. For more details or to secure your sponsorship, please contact us at the Chamber office (503) 472-6196 or by email chamberinfo@mcminnville.org.

We offer four sponsorship levels designed to maximize your brand visibility:

Title Sponsor: $5,000+

  • Exclusive private skating party for your business and guests
  • Your business name illuminated on the ice for maximum visibility
  • Premium banner placement around the rink, inside and outside the event tent
  • Top-tier logo placement on event advertising (print, digital, and social media)
  • Additional brand recognition on all event print and digital marketing
  • Special mention in press releases and media outreach led by Visit McMinnville
  • Promotion via the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit McMinnville, and McMinnville Downtown Association and Merry McMinnville outreach

Gold Sponsor: $3,500

  • Banner placement around the rink and outside the event tent
  • Logo featured on event advertising (print, digital, and social media)
  • Recognition in press releases and media outreach led by Visit McMinnville
  • Promotion via the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit McMinnville, and McMinnville Downtown Association and Merry McMinnville outreach

Silver Sponsor: $1,000

  • Banner placement around the rink
  • Logo featured on event advertising (print and digital)
  • Promotion via the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit McMinnville, and McMinnville Downtown Association and Merry McMinnville outreach

Bronze Sponsor: $500

  • Logo featured on event advertising (print and digital)
  • Promotion via the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit McMinnville, and McMinnville Downtown Association and Merry McMinnville outreach