Recess | Festivals
Trusted by 10,000+ Venues Nationwide

Turn Your Festivals Into a Brand Experience Destination

Partner with top brands to bring free premium product samples to your festival-goers—boosting engagement, adding value, and earning incremental revenue.

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237.5K+
Samples Distributed
39.1M+
Consumers Reached
864+
Top Markets
91+
Active Brand Offers

Trusted by Leading Brands

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Everything You Need to Succeed

We've built a platform that makes it effortless to connect with brands and delight your members.

Access Premium Brand Demand

Connect with leading CPG, food, beverage, wellness brands and more actively seeking festivals like yours to reach engaged festival-goers.

Generate Incremental Revenue

Earn money for every sample distributed—with zero upfront costs, inventory risk, or operational burden on your team.

Enhance Member Experience

Delight your festival-goers with free products from brands they love. Sampling creates memorable moments that boost satisfaction and loyalty.

Effortless Operations

We handle logistics end-to-end—from brand coordination to product delivery. You just provide the space and your members do the rest.

Brand-Safe Partnerships

Every brand and campaign is vetted to ensure alignment with your values. You approve what comes into your festival.

Join a Nationwide Network

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Get started in minutes and start earning with your very first campaign.

1

Create a Listing for Your Festival

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific festival-goers. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your festival and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your festival-goers after completion of event.

Venue Success Stories

See what venues achieved with Festivals

10/10

"We've been partnering with product sampling brands for three years now, and this platform makes everything so seamless. The activations at our festival not only provide an additional revenue stream but also create really engaging experiences for our attendees - last summer, a craft beverage company's sampling booth was the most popular spot all weekend!"

RH

Rhythm & Roots Music Festival

Venue Partner

9/10

"As an independent festival organizer, finding quality brand partners used to be a huge challenge. This platform has connected us with innovative companies that genuinely understand our audience and create meaningful activation experiences. The sponsorship revenue has been crucial for helping us sustain our event."

DE

Desert Horizons Arts & Culture Festival

Venue Partner

8/10

"Our younger demographic loves interactive brand experiences, and the sampling activations we've hosted have been incredible. Not only do they offset some of our production costs, but they also give our attendees something memorable beyond just the music performances."

SI

Sierra Sounds Electronic Music Weekend

Venue Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.