Fairs, rodeos, and festivals are rolling out sponsor‑funded discounts (e.g., $5 off $30+) right at checkout. Fans feel the win, sponsors get measurable credit, and you keep margins intact — all tracked and settled automatically in atVenu.
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Fairs, rodeos, and festivals are rolling out sponsor‑funded discounts (e.g., $5 off $30+) right at checkout. Fans feel the win, sponsors get measurable credit, and you keep margins intact — all tracked and settled automatically in atVenu.
Fans who used the discount spent ~25% more per day than those who didn’t.
Simple, repeatable trigger that drives higher basket size without friction.
Every redemption logged, billed, and credited — automatically.
A checkout‑level promo that actually pays everyone back.
Two clean patterns for sponsor‑funded coverage.
Either way, atVenu tracks usage, totals the discount value, and generates reimbursement detail — no spreadsheets.

| Event | Offer | Sponsor Model | On‑Screen Credit | Observed Impact* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Fair (Food Vendors) | $5 off $30+ (reusable) | Flat coverage (week‑long) | “Thanks to [Sponsor]” at checkout | +22–28% avg. daily spend |
| Rodeo (Bars) | $2 off $20+ (reusable) | Capped at $7,500 | Brand tile on POS + receipt | +12–18% basket size |
| Music Festival (Food Row) | $5 off $30+ (reusable) | Flat coverage (Fri–Sun) | Logo + “You saved $5” | +25% spend/day; higher revisit |
| Food Festival | BOGO 50% (entrees) | Capped at $5,000 | Splash credit at payment | +9–14% units/ticket |
*Illustrative ranges based on recent atVenu customer programs; actual results vary by mix, pricing, and on‑site ops.
Across events running sponsor‑funded offers, fans who used a discount spent ~25% more per day than those who didn’t. In many programs, a majority of redeemers came back and used it multiple times the same weekend.
We’ll show you how top fairs, rodeos, and festivals run sponsor‑funded offers in atVenu — and what to expect in week‑one results.
© atVenu. Product names/logos are property of their respective owners. Results vary by event operations and pricing.
Published:
October 7, 2025
