music festivals
Turn Your Music 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.
Trusted by Leading Brands
Real Activations at Music Festivals
See how music festivals like yours are creating memorable brand experiences for their members.
Why Partner With Recess
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 music 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 music 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.
Create a Listing for Your Music Festival
Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.
Get Matched with Brands
We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific festival-goers. You review and approve every campaign.
Receive & Distribute Samples
Products ship directly to your music festival and surprise and delight your community.
Get Paid
Get paid for every sample distributed to your festival-goers after completion of event.
Venue Success Stories
See what venues achieved with Music Festivals
Brand activations have become a key revenue stream for us. Last summer, we saw a 22% increase in sponsorship income, and the product sampling zones are now a major attraction that our attendees look forward to each year.
ELElectric Prairie Fest
Venue Partner
We've been partnering with sampling brands through this platform for three years now, and it's transformed our festival experience. The activations bring incredible energy to our event, and vendors are always professional about engaging our audience without being intrusive.
WIWildwood Music Festival
Venue Partner
Our event is all about creating memorable experiences, and these brand partnerships help us do just that. The sampling areas are strategically placed, which means attendees discover awesome new products without feeling like they're being marketed to constantly.
MOMountain Rhythm 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.
Ready to Transform Your Music Festival?
Join thousands of music festivals earning extra revenue while delighting their festival-goers.