Trusted by 500+ CPG Brands

Sample at The Yard Charlestown with Recess

Reach 149.5K++ fairgoers across 2 The Yard Charlestown locations nationwide. Turnkey sampling activations with measurable retail attribution—powered by shopper data from Walmart, Kroger, and 6,000+ top retailers.

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The Yard Charlestown product sampling
5K+
Samples at The Yard Charlestown
149.5K+
Consumer Reach
2
The Yard Charlestown Locations
100%+
Avg Engagement Rate

Trusted by Leading Brands

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

Reach Consumers Where They Enjoy

The Yard Charlestown locations deliver engaged fairgoers in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Reach fairgoers during . The Yard Charlestown's 149.5K++ fairgoers are —making them ideal for brands in .

Premium Brand Environment

The Yard Charlestown is a trusted destination for fairgoers. Your brand appears alongside a curated experience, not in a cluttered retail aisle.

Retailer Shopper Targeting

Target The Yard Charlestown locations with the highest index of Walmart, Kroger, Target, or your priority retail shoppers. We use retailer data to match your brand with The Yard Charlestown locations most likely to drive sales at your target stores.

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 2 The Yard Charlestown locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination with The Yard Charlestown teams, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

Every activation includes digital touchpoints through The Yard Charlestown's member communications—email, app notifications, and social. Extend your reach beyond the fair walls.

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute The Yard Charlestown sampling directly to retail sales. Our reporting connects each activation to purchase behavior at your priority retailers.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Target The Yard Charlestown Locations

Use geo-targeting and retailer data to identify which The Yard Charlestown locations have the highest concentration of your target shoppers.

2

Launch Your Campaign

We coordinate directly with The Yard Charlestown HQ and local teams. Products ship to your selected locations, and The Yard Charlestown staff execute the activation.

3

Measure Retail Impact

Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and sales lift at your priority retailers. See exactly how The Yard Charlestown sampling drives revenue.

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at The Yard Charlestown locations

We've hosted multiple brand activations at our venue through The Yard Charlestown, and each one has exceeded our expectations. The activation events brought in a different demographic than our usual crowd, which sparked really interesting cross-pollination and word-of-mouth buzz. Plus, the brands we worked with were genuinely aligned with our values, making everything feel authentic.

SO

Southie Social Garden

Brand Partner

The Yard Charlestown made it incredibly easy to coordinate our product sampling activation. The foot traffic was fantastic, and we saw genuine engagement from attendees who were excited to try new products. It's become a reliable revenue stream for us while keeping our venue fresh and exciting for regulars.

WA

Waterfront Commons Boston

Brand Partner

Working with The Yard Charlestown on brand activations has strengthened our community ties significantly. Customers appreciated the curated sampling experiences, and we noticed increased return visits from people who discovered new products they loved. The whole process felt collaborative and professional from start to finish.

TH

The Artisan Collective Market Hall

Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

How does pricing work?
You pay a flat cost per sample distributed. Pricing varies by venue type, geography, and campaign size. There are no hidden fees, no platform costs, and no long-term commitments required. We provide a detailed proposal before any campaign begins.
What kind of venues can I target?
Recess works with 10,000+ venues across dozens of categories including fitness studios, yoga studios, gyms, coworking spaces, salons, spas, hotels, and more. You can filter by venue type, location, audience demographics, and traffic volume to find the perfect match for your brand.
How do I track results and measure ROI?
Every campaign includes a real-time dashboard showing samples distributed, venue locations, photo recaps, and consumer feedback. After each campaign, you receive a detailed report with engagement metrics, geographic reach, and venue-level performance data to measure impact.
What is the minimum order for a campaign?
There is no strict minimum, but we recommend starting with at least 500 samples to generate meaningful data across multiple venues. Most brands start with a pilot in one or two markets and scale from there based on results.