Recess | Pet Events
Trusted by 10,000+ Venues Nationwide

Turn Your Pet Events Into a Brand Experience Destination

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

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Pet Events brand activation
36.4K+
Samples Distributed
255.3K+
Consumers Reached
94+
Top Markets
34+
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 pet events like yours to reach engaged pet owners.

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 pet owners 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 pet event.

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 Pet event

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 pet owners. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your pet event and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your pet owners after completion of event.

Venue Success Stories

See what venues achieved with Pet Events

10/10

"The brand sampling events have been incredible for our community engagement. We've seen a 40% increase in daily visitors during product activations, and local pet owners are always excited to try new treats and gear for their furry friends."

PA

Pawsome Adventures Dog Park

Venue Partner

9/10

"Our partnership with product brands has been a fantastic revenue stream we never expected. The activations not only bring in extra income but also introduce our guests to high-quality pet products they might not have discovered otherwise."

WH

Whiskers & Walks Pet Resort

Venue Partner

8/10

"These brand sampling events have been a win-win for our business. We love supporting innovative pet products, and our clients appreciate getting to test out new items in a professional, controlled environment."

UR

Urban Tail Dog Training Center

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.