Trusted by 10,000+ Venues Nationwide

Turn Your Flea Markets Into a Brand Experience Destination

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

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Flea Markets brand activation
90.4K+
Samples Distributed
103.0K+
Consumers Reached
26+
Top Markets
68+
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 flea markets like yours to reach engaged bargain hunters.

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 bargain hunters 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 flea market.

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 Flea market

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 bargain hunters. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your flea market and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your bargain hunters after completion of event.

Brand Success Stories

See what brands achieved at Flea Markets venues

This partnership turned out to be one of our best revenue decisions this year. Not only did the activation draw 40% more foot traffic than a typical Saturday, but it also strengthened our relationship with the local business community. Our vendors saw increased sales, and we're now booking activations monthly.

MI

Midtown Community Marketplace

Brand Partner

The sampling activation we hosted brought in a completely different crowd than our typical weekend shoppers, which was exactly what we needed. The brand was professional, the setup was clean, and our regular customers loved discovering something new while browsing. We've already had three more inquiries from brands wanting to activate here.

RI

Riverside Vintage Collective

Brand Partner

We were nervous about disrupting our normal flow, but the activation actually enhanced the experience and gave people a reason to stay longer and explore more vendor booths. The sampling fees helped offset our weekly overhead, and the energy was fantastic—customers were genuinely engaged with the product.

AR

Artifacts & Antiques Exchange

Brand 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.