LIVE PRINTING.

CUSTOM APPAREL. MADE ON THE SPOT.

MAKE YOUR EVENT UNFORGETTABLE.

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WHAT WE DO.

Live merch, made at your event.

Happy Hour Merch Bar is a live on-site merch printing experience for events and brand activations.

Guests choose their piece, pick their design, and we customize it live, from tees and hoodies to crewnecks, totes + more.

A woman with short brown hair, smiling, holds up a white T-shirt with a black line drawing of a woman and a cat. She is in a workspace with clothing racks, sewing machines, and a cluttered table with fabric and supplies.

They choose it.

We make it.

They wear it.

WHERE WE SHOW UP.

HAPPY HOUR, ANYWHERE.

Corporate Events • Conferences • Trade Shows • Product Launches • Festivals • Universities • Retail Activations • Brand Activations + More

PLANNING MADE SIMPLE.

HOW IT WORKS.

You bring the occasion. We’ll handle the merch magic.

01

TELL US ABOUT YOUR EVENT

Complete our event inquiry form and share the details that will help us understand your vision, audience, and needs.

02

Connect With a Merch Bar Specialist

Our team will work with you to understand your event and recommend the ideal Merch Bar experience for your guests.

03

Review & Approve Your Proposal

Receive a customized proposal, quote, and Event Service Agreement tailored to your event.

04

We Bring Your Experience to Life

From planning and logistics to setup and on-site service, our team handles every detail so you can focus on your event.

A group of young people gathered around a printing press on a busy city street during daytime. They are examining printed materials and engaging with the machine.
Crowd of people at a technology trade show or conference with blue lighting and large screens.
Two men are shopping for clothes in a busy store. One man is wearing a floral shirt, and the other is wearing a gray t-shirt with tattoos on his arms. They are looking at a piece of clothing on a table.
People browsing merchandise at an outdoor market or festival during daytime.
People at a merchandise booth with clothing and printing station at a convention or trade show.
A young woman smiling and showing a white T-shirt with a smiley face and the words 'GOOD VIBES' at an outdoor event or festival.
A t-shirt with colorful artwork and text being heat pressed at an outdoor festival, with a crowd of people and vendor booths in the background.
Two people smiling and holding T-shirts in front of a crowd at a live printing event with neon signs and printing equipment.
People browsing merchandise at an outdoor market or festival during daytime.
Two smiling young adults holding T-shirts with event and logo printed on them at a crowded neon-lit event. In the background, people are buying custom T-shirts and watching a live printing demonstration.
A group of young people gathered around a printing press on a busy city street during daytime. They are examining printed materials and engaging with the machine.
Crowd of people at a technology trade show or conference with blue lighting and large screens.
A person is heat pressing a black T-shirt with colorful, psychedelic graphics and text that reads 'Cosmic Groove Live Festival 2024,' at a crowded outdoor event. The press machine is labeled 'Insta 256,' and there are people and vendor booths in the
Crowd of people at a convention or event, with some vendors selling merchandise like T-shirts, and printers producing prints, visible under a large sign that reads 'LIVE DTF PRINTING & HEAT PRESS STATION.'
A woman smiling and holding a white t-shirt with a smiley face and the words 'Good Vibes' written above it at an outdoor event with a crowd in the background.
Two men are shopping for clothes in a busy store. One man is wearing a floral shirt, and the other is wearing a gray t-shirt with tattoos on his arms. They are looking at a piece of clothing on a table.

SWAG THEY ACTUALLY WANT.

MERCH WORTH TALKING ABOUT.

Skip the cookie-cutter giveaway. Happy Hour puts the choice in their hands.

INTERACTIVE

Guests don't just receive merch, they take part in creating it.

PERSONAL

They choose the piece and design they actually want.

ENGAGING

Live printing creates a moment people can watch, participate in and gather around.

MADE TO BE WORN

Guests leave with something they chose, not something destined for a drawer.

TURNKEY

We bring the merch, designs, equipment and team. You bring the event.

PERSONALIZED MERCH IS IN DEMAND.

  • WNBA logo featuring an orange silhouette of a female basketball player holding a ball to the left of the letters 'WNBA' in orange, all on a black background.

    Retail Demand Forecasting

  • Hilton logo with text 'Hilton for the stay' in black and white.

    New List Item

  • American Express logo with blue background and white text.

    New List Item

  • BMO logo with the text 'BMO' and a red circle with a stylized white building icon inside

    New List Item

  • Nespresso logo in black and white with stylized 'N' design.

    New List Item

  • Gayle King, a journalist, holding a microphone.

    New List Item

  • Black background with the Cold Power logo in white, featuring the brand name and a stylized power button symbol inside the letter 'O'.

    New List Item

  • Logo with the words "Best Buy" in large white text and a yellow price tag icon.

    New List Item

Connect With a Merch Specialist

WHY HAPPY HOUR MERCH BAR?

WE MAKE IT EASY.

From the first idea to the final press, we take care of the details so you can focus on your event.

Merchandise sourcing
We help you choose the right pieces for your event, audience + budget.

Artwork + design coordination
We help bring your vision to life and prep everything for live printing.

Event planning + setup
We plan the Merch Bar around your space, guest count + event flow.

Live on-site production
Our team brings the equipment, runs the experience + prints every piece live.

Setup + teardown
We arrive ready to go and take care of everything when it's over.

OUR OFFICIAL MERCH PARTNER.

SYNONYMOUS SWAG

Giving Happy Hour access to a curated network of apparel, merchandise + custom products for every kind of event.

  • "This was so much more than a merch table. Our guests were genuinely excited to choose their own pieces, and the whole setup became a conversation starter throughout the event. It was a huge hit."

    Event Marketing Manager

  • "Happy Hour made the entire process incredibly easy. From the initial planning to the on-site setup, everything was seamless—and our guests loved being able to create something that felt uniquely theirs."

    Brand Experience Lead

Have Questions?

  • We recommend booking at least 3 weeks in advance to allow time for planning, merchandise sourcing, and artwork approval. Need something sooner? Reach out, we'll always do our best to accommodate rush requests.

  • Every Merch Bar experience is customized based on your event. Whether you're hosting 50 guests or 500+, we'll recommend the right setup to keep the experience running smoothly.

  • Yes! Guests can choose from a selection of pre-approved designs created specifically for your event. This allows for a personalized experience while keeping the activation efficient.

  • Absolutely. We're based in Montreal and travel throughout Quebec, Ontario, and beyond. Travel fees may apply depending on your event location.

  • Simply complete our inquiry form. A Merch Bar Specialist will review your event details, connect with you to discuss your vision, and provide a customized proposal and quote.

  • Every booking includes planning, merchandise sourcing, artwork coordination, professional Event Specialists, a fully equipped Merch Bar, live merchandise customization, setup, teardown, and event-day support.

Let's Build Something Memorable.

Ready to bring the Happy Hour Merch Bar to your next event?

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