Trusted by 10,000+ Venues Nationwide

Turn Your Tailgate Into a Brand Experience Destination

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

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Tailgate brand activation
3.6K+
Samples Distributed
1.3M+
Consumers Reached
185+
Top Markets
4+
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 tailgates like yours to reach engaged tailgaters.

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 tailgaters 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 tailgate.

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 Tailgate

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 tailgaters. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

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

4

Get Paid

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

Brand Success Stories

See what brands achieved at Tailgate venues

Working with a snack company for our farmers market activation was seamless from start to finish. Customers were engaged and excited to sample, which actually led to increased foot traffic throughout our entire venue for the rest of the day. The platform made it so easy to coordinate logistics and reach brands that aligned with our values.

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The Grain Collective

Brand Partner

Hosting a sports nutrition brand at our venue during game day was perfect timing and execution. The sampling generated genuine buzz among our crowd, and we even had several customers ask us to stock the product afterward. This kind of activation creates a better experience for our guests and opens up new revenue opportunities for us.

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Copper Oak Sports Lounge

Brand Partner

We partnered with a local beverage brand for a weekend sampling event and were blown away by the turnout. The activation brought in 40% more customers than a typical Saturday, and our regulars appreciated discovering new products they ended up purchasing. It was a win-win that strengthened our relationship with the community.

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Riverside Brewpub & Grill

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.