Ready Set Play​​

Ready Set Play is back for another summer of fun! This kid-friendly program invites families to explore local businesses while enjoying activities all season long. Kickoff days take place June 23–24 at Covington Community Park, with the program running through Aug. 28. Kids who visit all the businesses win a prize pack! Pricing for Ready Set Play businesses range from $300 to $400, and sponsorships range from $250 - $5,000. It’s a win for everyone—kids, parents, and businesses alike. Returning participants will be contacted directly. New businesses are encouraged to join by emailing Dana at [email protected] by May 15. Get ready, get set…PLAY!

Important Dates

Dates
Event or Activity
June 23 - 24, 2026 (11 am to 2 pm)
Kickoff days at Covington Community Park
July 7, 2026
First day to pick up prize packs at Covington City Hall
​(while supplies last)
Aug. 28, 2026
Last day to complete visits to BRAG TAG stops
Sept. 14, 2026
Last day to pick up prize packs at Covington City Hall (while supplies last)
Sept. 18, 2026
Prize drawing

Pricing

The program is free to kids and their parents or guardians to participate. There is a fee for business participation.

$300 Covington Chamber members with existing BRAG TAGS
$350 Nonmembers with existing BRAG TAGS
$50 Add-on fee if participating for the first time OR requesting a new BRAG TAG

Sponsorship Opportunities*

Title Sponsor: $3,000 (limited to one)
  • Naming rights - program will be listed as "Ready Set Play presented by SPONSOR NAME" on all print and digital marketing campaigns, including press releases and digital advertising
  • Inclusion as title sponsor in a pop-up banner that will rotate around different BRAG TAG stops
  • May host pop-up banner for the first week of Ready Set Play
  • Listed as presenting sponsor on signage at the kickoff events on June 23 & 24
  • May host a table and/or provide branded swag at the kickoff events
  • Photo opportunities at the kickoff events
  • May provide a prize for each prize pack (approx. 200) or a larger prize for the parent drawing
  • Featured business spotlight in our newsletter and social media, including recognition as a supporter of youth, families and community engagement
  • Banner ad in a Covington Reporter newsletter

Lanyard Sponsor: $1,000 (limited to one)
     MultiCare

Gold Sponsor: $750
  • May host a table and/or provide branded swag at one of the two kickoff days, June 23 or June 24
  • May host pop-up banner for one week of Ready Set Play
  • Paid promotion on social media to announce sponsorship
  • Includes the cost of being a BRAG TAG stop
  • Recognition on social media, the Covington Chamber website and newsletter
  • Inclusion in a media release about Ready Set Play

Silver Sponsor: $500
  • May host pop-up banner for one week of Ready Set Play
  • Can provide branded swag or similar giveaway at kickoff events
  • Recognition on social media, the Covington Chamber website and newsletter

Snack Sponsor (day 1): $250 + snacks
  • May host a table at the kickoff events to hand out snacks and may include stickers or other branding on the snacks
  • Recognition on social media, the Covington Chamber website and newsletter

Snack Sponsor (day 2): $250 + snacks
  • May host a table at the kickoff events to hand out snacks and may include stickers or other branding on the snacks
  • Recognition on social media, the Covington Chamber website and newsletter

​Supporting Sponsor: $250
  • Recognition on social media, the Covington Chamber website and newsletter

Prize Pack Sponsor and Parent Prizes:
     Donate items for all prize packs (approx. 200) and/or larger prizes for parents. 


*Sponsorship opportunities are available to Covington Chamber members or BRAG TAG participants only.