Advertise with BorderLight
Put Your Business in Front of Thousands at BorderLight!
Looking for an impactful way to reach thousands of engaged festival-goers and supporters? Consider advertising in the BorderLight Festival Guide!
If you are looking for a meaningful way to reach an active and curious audience, advertising in the BorderLight Festival Guide is a great opportunity.
More than 6,000 printed guides circulate throughout Cleveland each summer, reaching festival attendees, local residents, and visitors who care about arts, culture, small business, and community life.
Your ad also appears in the digital edition, emailed to our list of almost 4,000 and shared through community partners whose reach totals nearly 55,000 people. On our website, your message gains even wider visibility, with more than 50,000 page views during the festival month alone.
Ad exposure begins in May and continues through July, giving your business three months of visibility.
Early Bird pricing for 2026 is available until February 18th, 2026.
All ad purchase must be made by April 1st.
Final ad files are due April 13th.
Choose the Right Option for You
The BorderLight Festival Guide is an 8.5" x 5.5" booklet printed in full color. The booklet is a 35-44 page comprehensive guide for all festival goers which includes all programming and event details. View our 2025 Festival Guide here.
Choose from three different ad sizes to suit your budget and marketing goals, ranging from full-page spreads to quarter-page placements. Whether you're promoting your business, event, or product, advertising in the festival guide ensures maximum exposure and impact.
2026 Early Bird Rates
(Available until February 18th, 2026)
Full Page (5" x 7.25"): $790
Half Page (5" x 3.75"): $395
Quarter Page (2.4" x 3.7"): $197
Standard Rates (after February 18th, 2026)
Full Page (5" x 7.25"): $960
Half Page (5" x 3.75"): $540
Quarter Page (2.4" x 3.7"): $300
Artist Rate: Festival artists may purchase a quarter-page ad for $175.
Design Support: Need help creating your ad? BorderLight can design it for you at $40/hour. Contact yazmin@borderlightcle.org to get started.
Ready to Secure Your Spot?
Don't miss out on this chance to expand your brand. Complete the form below to submit payment and reserve your spot in the 2026 Festival Guide.
Need additional information? Contact Yazmin, yazmin@borderlightcle.org.