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Sponsor Aquashella!

Put Your Brand at the Center of the Aquarium Community

Aquashella sponsorships are designed to help brands stand out — before, during, and long after the event ends. Whether you’re looking for maximum visibility, meaningful attendee engagement, or creative brand integration, there’s a sponsorship opportunity built for you.

No booth is required to become a sponsor. Sponsorships are a powerful way to reach the Aquashella audience through live event exposure, pre-event promotions, on-site branding, and post-event content including blogs, vlogs, and social media coverage.
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View our full sponsorship prospectus below to explore pricing and current availability.

Platinum Sponsorship

Platinum Show Sponsor

The highest level of visibility at Aquashella.
Platinum Sponsors receive top billing before, during, and after the event, positioning your brand as a cornerstone of the entire festival. This package includes premium advertising placements and preferred booth positioning (if desired), ensuring your brand is impossible to miss.

Gold Sponsorships

Gold Reception Sponsor

Make a lasting impression during one of the most social moments of the weekend.
Gold Reception Sponsors receive prominent logo placement throughout venue entry points and exclusive recognition as the supporter of the official vendor reception — a prime opportunity to connect directly with exhibitors and industry leaders.

Gold Mainstage Sponsor

Align your brand with education, expertise, and industry leadership.
As the Mainstage Sponsor, your company supports Aquashella’s educational programming, featuring speakers, influencers, and well-known creators from across the pet and aquatics world. Your brand will be recognized as a champion of learning and community engagement.

Gold Feature Stage Sponsor

Put your brand in the middle of the action.
The Feature Stage hosts pop-up interviews, timed contests, and high-energy moments throughout the day. This is one of the most heavily trafficked and engaging areas of the festival — ideal for brands that thrive on excitement and visibility.

Silver Sponsorships

Silver Raffle Sponsor

Be front-and-center during one of Aquashella’s most popular attractions.
Your brand is visible anywhere raffle tickets are checked, monitors are displayed, and prizes are showcased — giving you repeated exposure throughout the event.

Silver Aquashella Experience Sponsor

Become part of what makes Aquashella iconic.
The Aquashella Experience is one of the most streamed and shared elements of the festival. This sponsorship allows your brand to be integrated into creative, highly shareable content developed by the Aquashella team.

Silver Festival Tote Sponsor

Your brand goes home with attendees.
Festival totes are distributed to approximately 1,500 attendees at registration and remain a highly coveted keepsake. As the tote sponsor, your logo is seen every time the bag is carried, reused, or shared online.

Silver Water Sponsor

Support livestock care while promoting your product.
As the exclusive water sponsor, your company is recognized for helping ensure livestock health throughout the show — a powerful message that resonates with both vendors and attendees.

EXCLUSIVE AQUASHELLA AQUASCAPING CONTEST SPONSORSHIPS

Exclusive Aquascaping Contest Sponsorship

One of Aquashella’s most prestigious opportunities.
The live aquascaping contest draws elite aquascapers from around the world and captivates attendees throughout the event. Sponsorship options include Title Sponsor, Judge Sponsor, and Award Sponsor, each offering unique visibility within this premier competition.
As the exclusive water sponsor, your company is recognized for helping ensure livestock health throughout the show — a powerful message that resonates with both vendors and attendees.

BRONZE Sponsorships

Bronze Contest Sponsorships

Support the contests that bring Aquashella to life.
Contest sponsorships help fund awards, presentations, and contestant experiences, while giving your brand direct visibility around some of the most exciting moments of the festival:

Shrimp Contest
Koi Contest
Clownfish Contest
Paludarium Contest
Kids Aquascaping Contest
Kids Zone
Creator Challenge

Let’s Build the Right Sponsorship for You

Whether you’re looking for headline visibility or a creative, hands-on activation, Aquashella sponsorships are flexible and impactful.

View the sponsorship prospectus to see pricing, availability, and custom options — or reach out to our team to design a sponsorship that fits your goals.
View Our Festival Prospectus with Full Details on Sponsorship Opportunities and Current Pricing

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CHICAGO EVENT SCHEDULE

September 26th & 27th, 2026
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
Note: Schedule of Events May Change

Saturday

Time
Festival Floor
Speaker Stage
Feature Stage
10:00am
VIP Entry

VIP Meet & Greet w/Creators @ 10:30!
11:00am
11 am Entry

Live DJ!
12:00pm
12 pm Entry

Live DJ!
1:00pm
1 pm Entry

Open Mic - Tank Roast!
2:00pm
2 pm Entry

Live DJ!
3:00pm
3 pm or later Entry

Saltwater Jeopardy Live!
4:00pm


Live DJ!
5:00pm
Charity Raffle after 5pm presentation wraps


6:00pm
Festival Close


Sunday

Time
Festival Floor
Speaker Stage
Feature Stage
10:00am
VIP Entry

Live DJ!
11:00am
11 am Entry
Aquashella Aquascaping Contest Awards
VIP Meet & Greet w/Creators @ 10:15am
12:00pm
12 pm Entry

Live DJ!
1:00pm
1 pm Entry

Freshwater Jeopardy Live!
2:00pm
2 pm and later Entry

Live DJ!
3:00pm


Live DJ!
4:00pm
Charity Raffle


5:00pm
Festival Close

NEW JERSEY EVENT SCHEDULE

September 12th & 13th, 2026
New Jersey Convention Center, Edison
Note: Schedule of Events May Change

Saturday

Time
Festival Floor
Speaker Stage
Feature Stage
10:00am
VIP Entry

VIP Meet & Greet w/Creators @10:30am
11:00am
11am Entry

Live DJ!
12:00pm
12 pm Entry

Live DJ!
1:00pm
1 pm Entry

YouTuber Panel
2:00pm
2 pm Entry

Live DJ!
3:00pm
3 pm and later Entry

Scape Off!
4:00pm


Live DJ!
5:00pm
Charity Raffle


6:00pm
Festival Close


Sunday

Time
Festival Floor
Speaker Stage
Feature Stage
10:00am
VIP Entry

VIP Meet & Greet w/Creators @ 10:15am
11:00am
11 am Entry
Aquashella Aquascaping Contest Awards
Live DJ!
12:00pm
12 pm Entry

Freshwater Jeopardy Live!
1:00pm
1 pm Entry

Open Mic - Tank Roasts!
2:00pm
2 pm and later Entry

Freshwater Scape-Off!
3:00pm

Live DJ!
4:00pm
Charity Raffle


5:00pm
Festival Close


DALLAS EVENT SCHEDULE

May 16th and 17th, 2026
Dallas Market Hall
Note: Schedule of Events May Change

Saturday

Time
Festival Floor
Speaker Stage
Feature Stage
10:00am
VIP Entry

VIP Meet & Greet w/Creators @ 10:30am
11:00am
11 am Entry

Live DJ!
12:00pm
12 pm Entry

Live DJ!
1:00pm
1 pm Entry

Open Mic - Tank Roast!
2:00pm
2 pm Entry

Live DJ!
3:00pm
3 pm or later Entry

Saltwater Jeopary Live!
4:00pm


Live DJ!
5:00pm
Charity Raffle


6:00pm
Festival Close


Sunday

Time
Festival Floor
Speaker Stage
Feature Stage
10:00am
VIP Entry

VIP Meet & Greet w/Creators @ 10:15am
11:00am
11 am Entry
Aquashella Aquascaping Contest Awards
Live DJ!
12:00pm
12 pm Entry

Freshwater Jeopardy Live!
1:00pm
1 pm Entry

Open Mic - Tank Roasts!
2:00pm
2 pm and later Entry

Freshwater Scape-Off!
3:00pm

Live DJ!
4:00pm
Charity Raffle


5:00pm
Festival Close


ORLANDO EVENT SCHEDULE

March 14th & 15th, 2026
Dezerland Park, Orlando
Note: Schedule of Events May Change

Saturday

Time
Festival Floor
Speaker Stage
Feature Stage
10:00am
VIP Entry

VIP Meet & Greet w/Creators @ 10:30!
11:00am
11 am Entry
Aquarium Biology with Taras Pleskun, Top Shelf Aquatics
Traveling with Your Micro Reef with TheRoamingReef and PNW Custom
12:00pm
12 pm Entry
Aquarium Designs - Jeff Turner, Reef Aquaria Design
Live DJ!
1:00pm
1 pm Entry
No Filter Aquariums and Natural Setups with Lucas Bretz, LRB Aquatics
Open Mic - Tank Roast!
2:00pm
2 pm Entry
Reptile Breeding, Husbandry and More with TikisGeckos
Live DJ!
3:00pm
3 pm or later Entry
Getting through the first 30 days without losing your mind with Dr. Tim, Dr. Tim's Aquatics
Saltwater Jeopardy Live!
4:00pm

Lighting Techniques to Better Your Husbandry in Planted Tanks, Terrariums, Reptile Enclosures and More! with Tulio Dellaquilla, ReefBrite
Live DJ!
5:00pm
Charity Raffle after 5pm presentation wraps


6:00pm
Festival Close


Sunday

Time
Festival Floor
Speaker Stage
Feature Stage
10:00am
VIP Entry

VIP Meet & Greet w/Creators @ 10:15am
11:00am
11 am Entry
Aquashella Aquascaping Contest Awards
Getting Started with Your Saltwater Aquarium with George Mavrakis, CoralFish12G @ 11:30
12:00pm
12 pm Entry
From Farm to Family Room: A Fish's Journey with David Drake at 5D Tropical
Live DJ!
1:00pm
1 pm Entry
Sustainability in Aquaculture and Mariculture with Jake Phillips at Biota NA
Freshwater Jeopardy Live!
2:00pm
2 pm and later Entry
Discus Breeding and Husbandry with Gabe Posada, Jack Wattley Discus
Coral Farming and Coral ID with Chris Meckley, ACI Aquaculture
3:00pm

Giant Clams: Fragging isn't an option, but they still deserve your love with Julian Sprung, TwoLittleFishies
Live DJ!
4:00pm
Charity Raffle


5:00pm
Festival Close


CHICAGO TICKETS

September 26th & 27th, 2026
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center

Tickets

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VIP Weekend Pass
Saturday and Sunday access, 10am entry, official show t-shirt
$ 85.00
121 available
VIP Kids Weekend Pass
(Kids 12 and under) Saturday and Sunday access, 10am entry, official show t-shirt included
$ 50.00
Unlimited
Daily Access - 11am Saturday
11am Entry, 1 Day Access, Saturday Only
$ 30.00
0 available
Sold Out
Daily Access - 12pm Saturday
12pm Entry, 1 Day Access, Saturday Only
$ 30.00
0 available
Sold Out
Daily Access - 1pm Saturday
1pm Entry, 1 Day Access, Saturday Only
$ 25.00
0 available
Sold Out
Daily Access - 2pm Saturday
2pm Entry, 1 Day Access, Saturday Only
$ 25.00
353 available
Daily Access - 3pm or later, Saturday
3pm or later Entry, 1 Day Access, Saturday Only
$ 25.00
1338 available
Daily Access - 11am Sunday
11am Entry, 1 Day Access, Sunday Only
$ 30.00
0 available
Sold Out
Daily Access - 12pm Sunday
12pm Entry, 1 Day Access, Sunday Only
$ 30.00
163 available
Daily Access - 1pm Sunday
1pm Entry, 1 Day Access, Sunday Only
$ 25.00
186 available
Daily Access - 2pm Sunday
2pm or later Entry, 1 Day Access, Sunday Only
$ 25.00
1232 available
Kids Access - Daily
Kids aged 3-12, 1 Day Access, Saturday or Sunday. Must accompany an adult with VIP or Daily Access ticket.
$ 15.00
Unlimited
Quantity: 0
Total: $ 0.00

NEW JERSEY TICKETS

September 12th & 13th, 2026
New Jersey Convention Center, Edison

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DALLAS TICKETS

May 16th and 17th, 2026
Dallas Market Hall

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ORLANDO TICKETS

March 14th & 15th, 2026
Dezerland Park, Orlando

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