We are excited to welcome local nonprofits to participate in the Ludington Area Festival of Lights! This is a fantastic opportunity to support our community while being a part of this magical holiday event. Participation is limited to 5 nonprofits, with one nonprofits featured per week during the five weeks the drive-thru is open.
As part of this community effort, 50% of the total gate admission revenue from all five weeks will be evenly split among the participating nonprofits. The remaining 50% will be reinvested into next year’s Festival of Lights to make the event even brighter and better.
Nonprofit Requirements:
- Each nonprofit must have at least 4 volunteers on site at all times during their designated week.
- Volunteers must be present for all four days of operation on their assigned week (Thursday – Sunday), including any special nights like Opening Night or Sensory Night if applicable.
- Duties will include:
- Managing gate admissions and collecting payments.
- Traffic control within the fairgrounds to ensure smooth entry and exit.
- Assisting with keeping traffic flow steady toward the exit-only route.
Additional Perks:
- Each volunteer will have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive Ludington Area Festival of Lights hooded sweatshirt for just $10.
- Every nonprofit will be featured live on the 102.7 WMOM and Hot Country Hits 99.9 morning shows earlier in the week they are scheduled to work at the lights show.
- We will print a banner displaying your nonprofit’s logo and contact information, which will be placed at the start of the drive-thru at no charge.
- Each participating nonprofit will also receive 5 vehicle passes to the event, which they can use for special guests, giveaways, or awards.
Please Note: A separate team will handle any light adjustments or technical aspects of the display, so nonprofit volunteers can focus on their duties.
Nonprofits interested in participating can sign by emailing us at: contact@checkoutthelights.com. Applications will be reviewed, and final selections will be made by a committee no later than November 15th.
This is an incredible opportunity to raise funds, promote your organization, and be part of a cherished community event. We look forward to partnering with you to make the Ludington Area Festival of Lights an unforgettable experience for everyone!