The Modesto Market
Why Brands Are Investing Here
Modesto is the hometown that inspired George Lucas's American Graffiti — its 1960s cruising culture is still celebrated every Graffiti Summer — and headquarters to E&J Gallo Winery, the world's largest family-owned winery, alongside the landmark 1912 Modesto Arch and the restored 1883 McHenry Mansion.
Population
219K
City of Modesto — hometown inspiration for American Graffiti and headquarters of E&J Gallo Winery.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey (via Data USA)
Estimated Youth Sports Participants
19.1K
Ages 6–17 playing organized sports.
Zubie Five estimate — Census population × ages 6–17 share × Project Play participation rate
Community Reach
57.2K
Estimated combined reach across participating families, siblings, and spectators.
Zubie Five estimate — participants × 3.0 household factor
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Whether You Run a Program or a Business
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I Run a Youth League, School Program, or Nonprofit
Find corporate sponsors for your Modesto-area organization — jerseys, field signage, tournaments, and more — at no upfront cost.
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I'm a Local Business Looking to Sponsor
Reach Modesto-area families through youth sports sponsorships — 67% of youth sports parents say they'd buy from the brand that sponsors their kid's team.
Source: Priority Partnerships / YouGov Sport, 2026
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Common Questions
Modesto FAQs
Do you work with organizations throughout the Modesto area? +
Yes — we work with youth leagues, school athletic departments, nonprofits, and parks & recreation departments throughout Modesto and the rest of Stanislaus County, and we're expanding into new markets across Arizona, California, and Nevada.
What kind of Modesto-area businesses sponsor youth sports? +
Local restaurants, healthcare providers, auto dealers, agricultural and wine-industry businesses, real estate agents, and regional/national brands looking to reach Modesto's family-oriented community all sponsor through Zubie Five.
How much does it cost my organization? +
Nothing upfront. We're commission-only — typically 15–30% of the sponsorship revenue we close for you, scaled to deal size, with renewal rates that decline every season. $1,000 minimum per season across your whole sponsorship program — no minimum on any single sponsorship. We're paid only on money you actually collect, and your exact rates are in your agreement before we make a single call. See the full commission structure →
Ready to Bring Sponsors to Your Modesto Program?
No upfront cost. No contract term. Just results.