42 Foundation - HotRods 'N Heroes Donation Link

Place your brand in front of tens of thousands in an iconic beachfront setting in the OC. Huntington Beach is a target rich area for all things automotive, especially HotRods, Muscle Cars, Customs, Classics, and now, our local Hereos! Our event is free to the spectating public, and is a come one, come all fun day which also includes live music on the main stage, numerous food vendors, and more! HotRods ‘N Heroes benefits the 42 Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting programs that are designed to increase the effectiveness of law enforcement, and to provide aid and support to members of the broader Huntington Beach community, to support the physical or mental health and wellbeing of the employees of the Huntington Beach Police Department and their families, and to provide aid and support to members of the broader law enforcement community that have suffered a death, serious injury or illness or catastrophic event.

For full vendor and sponsorship details and a copy of our official sponsor deck, please email us at heroes@42foundation.org

Benefiting The “42 Foundation”

The 42 Foundation is dedicated to supporting programs that are designed to increase the effectiveness of law enforcement, and to provide aid and support to members of the broader Huntington Beach community, to support the physical or mental health and wellbeing of the employees of the Huntington Beach Police Officers Association and their families, and to provide aid and support to members of the broader law enforcement community that have suffered a death, serious injury or illness or catastrophic event.

Title Sponsor – 2026 TITLE SPONSOR – LIMITED TO ONE ($40,000 Donation)

Naming Rights & Event Ownership

Weekend naming rights: Event branded as “XYZ HotRods ’N Heroes” on all advertising, website, social media, press releases, and public

announcements.

Saturday branding integration: “XYZ Heroes Appreciation Party presented by ABC” (ABC = Presenting Sponsor).

Exclusive ownership of the HotRods ’N Heroes brand for the 2026 event year.

Branding & Visibility

Primary/top logo placement on all marketing materials (print, web, video, social).

First mention in all stage announcements throughout the weekend.

Premium placement on step-and-repeat backdrops, banners, and event signage.

Logo at the top of the sponsor list on the official website.

Integrated into all pre- and post-event press/media coverage.

On-Site Activation

Saturday – Heroes Appreciation Party (March 28)

Premium branded space at Offshore9 Rooftop Lounge, Hilton Waterfront Resort.

Opportunity to display up to 3 vehicles in the valet area.

Branded décor, banners, table items, giveaways, and displays.

Sunday – Main Event (March 29)

Prime activation space (up to 20×40) with up to 4 vehicles in a high-traffic area.

Tickets & Hospitality

12 Heroes Appreciation Party tickets (Saturday).

20 Hospitality Zone tickets (Sunday), each including 2 beers, soda/water, snacks, and lunch (21+ only).

Digital & Social Media Deliverables

6 dedicated social media posts (3 pre-event, 3 post-event) across HotRods ’N Heroes channels.

2 custom-branded graphics announcing Title Sponsorship.

Inclusion in all recap content and sponsor recognition posts.

Media Access

Full access to professional photography and video from both event days.

Presenting Sponsor – Limited to One - ($18k Donation)

Naming Rights

Saturday event presenting rights: Branded as “XYZ Heroes Appreciation Party presented by ABC” on all Saturday-specific promotions, website mentions,

and public announcements.

Mentioned as part of the overall weekend promotions: “Part of the XYZ HotRods ’N Heroes weekend”.

Branding & Visibility

Logo included in all Heroes Appreciation Party promotions, signage, and digital assets.

Logo placement on the official event website sponsor list (beneath Title Sponsor).

Stage mentions during Saturday’s party and Sunday’s event.

On-Site Activation

Saturday – Heroes Appreciation Party (March 28)

Branded space within Offshore9 Rooftop Lounge.

Opportunity to display up to 3 vehicles in the valet area.

Banners, flags, table branding, and giveaways allowed.

Sunday – Main Event (March 29)

Activation space up to 10×20 with up to 2 vehicles.

Tickets & Hospitality

8 Hereos Appreciation Party tickets (Saturday).

10 Hospitality Zone tickets (Sunday), each including 2 beers, soda/water, snacks, and lunch (21+ only).

Digital & Social Media Deliverables

4 dedicated social media posts (2 pre-event, 2 post-event) on HotRods ’N Heroes channels.

1 custom-branded graphic announcing Presenting Sponsorship.

Inclusion in recap content and sponsor recognition posts.

Media Access

Full access to professional photography and video from both event days.

Hospitality Zone Sponsor – Limited to One - $10K Donation

Your brand named on digital media when communicating sponsors of the event, and public announcements during the event as specifically, “Hospitality Zone presented by X”. Stage announcements throughout the day. Activation space of 10×20 and up to 2 cars, 10 Hospitality Zone credentials which each include 2 beers, lunch, soda/water, snacks (21 years and above only). 1 custom graphic announcing sponsorship on HotRods ‘N Heroes social media channels. Minimum 2 total dedicated posts for your brand through 1 month after event end. Access to all professional media and photography provided by HotRods ‘N Heroes.

Main Stage Sponsor – Limited to One - $10k Donation

Your brand named on digital media when communicating sponsors of the event, and public announcements during the event as specifically, “Main Stage presented by X”. Stage announcements throughout the day. Activation space of 10×20 and up to 2 cars, 10 Hospitality Zone credentials which each include 2 beers, lunch, soda/water, snacks (21 years and above only). 1 custom graphic announcing sponsorship on HotRods ‘N Heroes social media channels. Minimum 2 total dedicated posts for your brand through 1 month after the event ends. Access to all professional media and photography provided by HotRods ‘N Heroes.

Gold Sponsor – Limited Availability - $8k Donation

Your brand named on digital media when communicating sponsors of the event, and public announcements during the event as a Gold Sponsor. Logo on website sponsor list.

Saturday, March 28th. 6 Hospitality Zone tickets which each include 2 beers, lunch, water/soda, snacks for the Sunday, March 29th main event (21 years and above only).

Activation space of 10×20 and up to 4 cars. 1 custom graphic announcing Gold sponsorship on HotRods ‘N Heroes social media channels.

Minimum total 2 dedicated posts for your brand through 1 month after the event ends. Access to all professional media and photography provided by HotRods ‘N Heroes.

42 Foundation Event Donor - Limited Availability – $4k Donation

Your brand named on advertising, website, public announcements made during the event, and digital media when communicating sponsors of the event. Minimum activation space of 10×30 and up to 2 cars. 6 Hospitality Zone tickets which each include 2 beers, lunch, water/soda and snacks. 1 custom graphic announcing sponsorship on HotRods ‘N Heroes social media channels. Minimum 1 total dedicated post for your brand through 1 month afterthe event ends. Access to all professional media and photography provided by HotRods ‘N Heroes Trophy. Plus four (4) Hotrods and Heroes Shirts.

Trophy Sponsor - Limited Availability - $2,500 Donation

“Best Of XYZ Classification // Sponsored By: Your Brand” (Example: Best Ford, Best Mopar, Best of Show, etc) Your brand named on advertising, website, public announcements made during the event, and digital media when communicating sponsors of the event. Minimum activation space of 10×10 and up to 2 cars. 4 Hospitality Zone tickets which each include 2 beers, soda/water, snacks, and lunch. 1 custom graphic announcing sponsorship on HotRods ‘N Heroes social media channels. Minimum 1 total dedicated post for your brand through 1month after the event.

Vendor $2,000 Donation

10x20 activation space and up to 4 cars. Your logo on HotRods ‘N Heroes website. 1 custom graphic announcing attendance on HotRods ‘N Heroes social media channels.

Vendor $1,200 Donation

10x10 activation space and up to 2 cars. Y our logo on HotRods ‘N Heroes website. 1 custom graphic announcing attendance on HotRods ‘N Heroes social media channels.

Vendor $750 Donation

10x20 activation space, no cars. Your logo on HotRods ‘N Heroes website. 1 custom graphic announcing attendance on HotRods ‘N Heroes social media channels.

Vendor $500 Donation

10x10 activation space, no cars. Your logo on HotRods ‘N Heroes website. 1 custom graphic announcing attendance on HotRods ‘N Heroes social media channels.

• All vendors are subject to final approval by the the 42 Foundation.

For full vendor and sponsorship details and a copy of our official sponsor deck, please email at heroes@42foundation.org