May Madness Sponsor Application
  • May Madness Car Show & Parade Sponsorship Application 2026

    Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Noon to 6 pm, Parade at 5 pm
  • The streets of Downtown San Rafael will rumble to life again as the tradition of “cruising” Fourth Street is remembered in our 36th Annual San Rafael May Madness Car Show and Parade on May 9, 2026.  

    May Madness is one of the most popular events in Marin County and is the longest-running car parade in Northern California. Classic car owners clamor to be in the sold-out parade and thousands come from all over the Bay Area to view these classics. 

    Hundreds of vehicles of all types, including classic cars, hot rods and customs line the streets of downtown San Rafael. It is a classic community event providing many levels of participation for residents, community service groups, sponsors, local businesses, exhibitors, and food vendors. 

    The event takes place on Fourth Street in downtown San Rafael, CA. The event is presented, planned, and executed by the San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID). Join us for a roaring good time!

  • Questions? 

    415-265-4500 ~ Rick@MayMadnessSanRafael.com 

    DowntownSanRafael.org ~ MayMadnessSanRafael.com

    831 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

    Having issues with this form?  Download HERE

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Component sponsorship options are below.  For a more details list of Sponsorship opportunites and levels, click HERE (coming soon) and email Rick@MayMadnessSanRafael.com for more info.

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  • If you prefer paying by check, you will not need to pay processiong fee.  Please enter "CHECK" into the coupon code below to complete registration, select PayPal Pay Later, then mail a check payable to May Madness, 831 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901.

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                              Secondary Sponsor

                              see benefits above

                              $3,000.00
                                
                              Primary Sponsor

                              10x30 Activation Booth Space or Vehicle Display Area in high traffic area. Logo inclusion on ads, poster, postcards, and website.   Promotional signage throughout event site (sponsor to provide), public announcement at main stage, and social media blasts

                              $5,000.00
                                
                              Tertiary Sponsor

                              see benefits above

                              $2,000.00
                                
                              Main Stage

                              Sponsorship options include high visibility signage and specific representation at the Entertainment Main Stage Area. This is a Sponsorship Level all to itself 

                              $2,500.00
                                
                              Patron Booth Sponsor

                              high-traffic booth space at event & logo inclusion

                              $1,200.00
                                
                              Kids Activities Area 

                              Family Friendly quality children's games, jumpies, and activities 

                              $1,000.00
                                
                              Merchandise Sponsor

                              To include Name and/or Logo on T-shirt Back

                              $1,000.00
                                
                              Contributing Sponsor

                              Logo inclusion 

                              $500.00
                                
                              2nd Entertainment Area Sponsor

                              Sponsor a smaller entertainment area with live music

                              $500.00
                                
                              Trophy Sponsor

                              note Trophy category above

                              $175.00
                                
                              Please contact me about Title ($30k), Presenting ($20k), & Primary ($5k) Sponsorship Opportunities
                              $ Free
                                
                              Product Sponsor

                              Donating t-shirts, beverages, posters, postcards, etc

                              $ Free
                                
                              Mailing a Check
                              $ Free
                                
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                            • BY CLICKING THE SUBMIT OR PAYMENT BUTTON, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: This agreement is entered into by and between, San Rafael BID, MayMadnessSanRafael, and the vendor filling out, signing, and returning the application. Producer is in the business of providing space at May Madness for the vendor. Producer/Presenter does not participate in the construction, assembly, or placement of the individual vendor. Producer, on behalf of the Presenter, provides space only at the event. The vendor hereby indemnifies and holds the Producer/Presenter, its agents, employees and harmless from any and all claims, including costs and attorney's fees resulting therefrom, arising out of said vendor’s participation in this event. For the purpose of this agreement, the term "participation" shall include, but not be limited to, the delivery of equipment, merchandise, structures, and product to their designated location, the set up and display of any such structure and presentation, and the dismantling and removal of all such items from the area provided by or through the Producer/Presenter or its agents, employees, and servants. The vendor hereby expressly assumes any risk of harm to the vendor arising out of their participation and the participation of other vendors in May Madness, including any risk resulting from the particular location of the space designated to them by the Producer/Presenter. This agreement shall be effective immediately upon execution and continue in effect throughout the event period.

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