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Using a Temporary Tent Structure for Sporting Events

Sporting events bring together people from all over who share the love and fascination of a sport. These individuals could have nothing more in common than being at the sporting event, but it is the excitement, the thrill, and watching the challenge take place that creates a bond full of sign holding, cheering, and – sometimes – even yelling.

Whether supporting a friend, a family member, or an old (or future) opponent, you want to be able to have a nice space to enjoy the sporting event and, most importantly, have a magnificent view. Having the event outdoors can lead to many obstacles. However, moving the sporting event indoors could be costly. What is a win-win solution?

How about having a temporary indoor space for your sporting event in a temporary tent structure?

It isn’t always likely that sports arenas will be used enough to cover their cost to build – and maintain. Utilizing something simpler, such as a tent rental, could benefit the athletes, the association, and the spectators. There is your win-win solution!

There are many sports that benefit by being held indoors. A few of the more common indoor sports are:

Swimming

Swimming deals with water, it is a sport that requires some degree of warmth to be able to do. Sure, you could always hold a tournament or swim meet outdoors in the winter time, but if that water is frozen, you won’t get much swimming done! If you decide to turn on the heated pool, you may find that getting out of the warm water into freezing temperatures isn’t very welcoming either. Let’s not even talk about how spectators would feel about having to sit outside around a pool of water in the dead of winter.

Swimming doesn’t have to be just a summer sport. Using a temporary tent structure to have an indoor swim meet can make a dramatic difference for everyone involved. Thanks to the ability to be climate controlled, the tent will keep the air surrounding the pool at the proper room temperature, no matter what season it is!

Gymnastics

Gymnastics is a sport that involves many elements including floor exercise, balance beam, uneven bars, and the vault. This is a sport that is unable to be performed with 100% accuracy outdoors. Not only does it require a large amount of skill, but it requires precise equipment – and completely level flooring.

Gymnastics as a sport is popular, but not enough to successfully have its own facility. This makes a temporary tent structure a perfect idea. It will protect the gymnasts from the elements while also providing a facility that meets all their needs – including the level flooring and stable equipment.

Ice hockey

Brrr! Ice hockey rinks need to be chilled to maintain the frozen surface needed for the sport. Trying to hold an ice hockey event or tournament on a less than chilly day can mean some bad news for the ice rink.

The climate control available in temporary tent structures and tent rentals could make the outdoor weather a moot point! Instead spectators will want to dress warm because it will be cold inside facility – even if it is Tucson, Arizona or Miami, Florida! This couldn’t happen without the help of the temporary tent structure.

Overall benefits of having sporting events indoors

Choosing to have your sporting event indoors – whether swimming, gymnastics, ice hockey, or any sport – can mean the difference between having a successful event or a failed success. If you still aren’t convinced, check these out:

  • Climate control. Mother nature can do all sorts of things. Just as you may plan a skiing trip and an unusual heat wave could melt the snow, so could go wrong with your sporting event. You cannot predict how cold or hot it will be. So, if your sporting event relies on a specific temperature to be a success, an indoor event may be the way to go.
  • Other harsh weather. Even if your sporting event doesn’t require a specific temperature, it will likely require a sunny day. However, with just one stroke of bad luck, your outdoor sporting event could be washed away with a thunderstorm. You can prevent this from happening by choosing to make use of a temporary tent structure for your event. The flooring, ceiling, and side walls will keep any water damage from halting your game.
  • Room for everyone. Temporary structures can be customized to meet the need. If you are having a large event, then you will need a larger tent. Same goes for smaller events. Once you know the size you need – including space for seating for spectators, vendors, locker rooms, restrooms, and game floor – you can order the tent to meet the specifications. There is no need to have a lot of excess space or try to cram too many people into a small space. Find the space that is just right.

How a temporary tent structure can help

Here are a few things to think about: How often will you hold these events? Will you be using the facility regularly for training and practice or just for events? Does it allow you to expand for extra spectators should a big tournament occur?

Permanent sports structures cannot be changed. If you decide to host a big event, you may have difficulty due to the size of the facility. Yes, it has sturdy walls, solid flooring, and a hard roof. But, then again, so does a temporary tent. The only difference? One is customizable and the other is not.

Another thing to think about is the cost-effectiveness of a temporary tent structure. Buying or leasing a permanent space can be expensive, especially if you aren’t working with a big budget. In addition, you will need to maintain the building, whether you are using it or not.  So, if you are involved in a sport that has an off-season you will still need to have upkeep on the building to ensure it remains in good, workable condition.

Choosing to have a temporary indoor sporting event rather than outdoor event or one in a permanent facility depends on preference. However, the pros outweigh the cons where a temporary tent structures are concerned – something to consider before your next big game!

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Planning a Summer BBQ Under a Fabric Structure

What do you think of when you think of summer? If you are like most people you think of swimming, vacations, long days of sunlight, and BBQs! What better way to eat a meal in the summertime? It doesn’t matter if it is a formal event or a long phone chain of informal invites – a BBQ is always a fun time. It is a chance to get your friends and family together, grub on some good food, play some fun games, let the kids soak in the pool without worries of bedtime, and catch a little sun before you welcome the cool breeze that comes with the late sunset.

So, since the above thought flooded your memory of summers past, now you want to have your own summer celebration BBQ. Go ahead and plan it – and make sure to have it under a fabric structure!

Avoid any unwanted weather with a fabric structure

You may think that the weather person on your local news channel has the exact forecast, but it’s just a best guess scenario. Weather has this crazy ability to do what it wants, when it wants – even during your booming barbecue. Thanks to a rented fabric structure, you are not going to have to worry what Mother Nature has planned for the day.

The summer can be brutally hot. Depending on where you live, too, it can be a stagnant heat with no breeze to cool things down a bit. With heat indexes well above 100 degrees, you will want to protect your guests. A fabric structure or tent rental allow for coverage from the sun’s rays. This overhead protection provides shade and a place to cool off. It may be wise to invest in some fans, misting stations, or icy cold neck wraps, too.

If rain decides to fall on your barbecue, then your fabric structure can save you once again. Tents have sides that can keep unwanted, blowing rain out of your tent and off your guests. This is in addition to the overhead protection. If you are truly expecting rain, you can always take it a step further and customize your tent with flooring, allowing you to walk safely without any running water finding its way in or mud to get things messy.

Bring on the activities!

Having a barbecue outdoors under a fabric structure provides you with ample space for activities. Much better than being barricaded with folks indoors. Besides, what kind of barbecue doesn’t have some sort of planned, fun activity?

Not sure how to engage your guests? Here are a few of the most popular outdoor barbecue games:

  • Water balloon toss
  • Cornhole
  • Squirt gun battles
  • If you are crafty, you can build a giant Kerplunk or Jenga set
  • Beer (soda) pong
  • Limbo
  • Bubbles
  • Volleyball, football, baseball, etc.

If you don’t already have a pool, you can always set up a kiddie pool, sprinkler, or other outdoor water fun item to cool the party down. These can be fun for kids – and adults!

The summer heat can make people lethargic at times. Find a way to keep your friends cooled down and entertained.

What to eat

First and foremost, if it is a BBQ, you are going to need a grill. If you don’t have one, buy one or borrow one. You cannot possibly cook your food in the house and have an outdoor barbecue. Part of the experience is grilling and smelling the food as its smoking and cooking – and sneaking a piece from the grill master before it is time to eat!

You likely associate hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken with BBQs. But, there is nothing in the rule book that says you can’t add a little more gourmet to your barbecue. Or, even something simple, but different – and tasty. Change up the ordinary with these options:

  • Beef or pork ribs
  • Brisket
  • Pork roast – then shred for barbecued pulled pork
  • Fish
  • Roast veggies, including sweet potatoes and corn on the cob on the grill
  • Steaks
  • Kabobs
  • Shrimp skewers
  • Lobster
  • Sausage or brats

Make sure that, whatever you choose to cook, you keep it covered and sanitary. For food items that need to be kept cold, make sure you do so. Having a tent shade the summer heat can help. Make sure to keep perishable foods covered, on ice, and out of direct sunlight. The last thing you want is for someone to get sick.

Keep your guests and your drinks cool

No one wants a warm drink on a sweltering day. It is imperative that you keep the drink cold and icy. Deciding to rent a fabric structure for your barbecue will help with accomplishing this, especially if you choose to rent a temperature controlled tent. Most coolers can keep things chill for a good while, but with guests opening these coolers often, combined with the sun beating down, they will eventually struggle. The tent will provide shade from the direct heat source.

Helpful tips:

  • Purchase more ice than you think you will need.
  • Only use insulated cases/coolers for your beverages.
  • Store beverages in a 50/50 mix of water and ice.
  • Add a splash of table salt to lower the freezing temperature.

Keep it outside

What happens when you normally have a get-together outdoors? For one reason or another, people tend to congregate inside the house. You tell them the party is outside, they still find their way inside. It never fails. Sometimes it’s the weather’s fault. Other times it may because you decided to keep certain foods or beverages inside the house to keep them cold. Whatever the reason, now is your time to halt that from happening.

Keep everyone outside with your rented fabric structure. It has all the above perks and should make your guests want to congregate together under it. In addition, if you live in an area where noise can be an issue, having guests outside will allow the openness to reduce the noise level a bit – which is less disturbing inside for those neighbors attached to your residence (such as in an apartment or condo).

The summertime is perfect for getting together with friends and family. Erect the fabric structure, fire up the grill, grab the water balloons and an icy beverage – survive the summer heat with ease!

 

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Making a Temporary Soup Kitchen Space

Every now and then things happen and there becomes a need for a temporary soup kitchen. This could result from a natural disaster or any type of emergency, as well as a community outreach program. A soup kitchen consists of many pieces that create the functioning whole – storage, kitchen and cooking prep area, and dining area. This is in addition for the many volunteers that make all of this even possible. Therefore, renting a tent and setting up a temporary soup kitchen requires thorough planning for effective and efficient execution.

What they do and who they serve

Soup kitchens work to prepare meals for those in need. Most generally these are hot meals prepared fresh. Despite their name, the meal may or may not include soup. The point is to provide a nourishing meal to individuals who, for one reason or another, may not otherwise have one.

In addition to serving a meal, many soup kitchens hand out bags of donated non-perishable food items, as well as personal hygiene and home care products. This provides individuals and families with the chance to cook at home when the soup kitchen is not an option.

Depending on location, soup kitchens can vary in size. However, you will generally find them located in areas where the need is greatest – providing easy access.

Renting a tent can give you the space you need

Location is so important for soup kitchens. Many people who need their services may not have the ability to travel great distances. This is especially true in cases of natural disaster or emergency situations.

Renting a tent is the most efficient way to set up the soup kitchen. These tents can be sized to accommodate the need (big or small) and can be set up in any vacant lot, open field, parking lot, etc. that is closest to the area. Tents have sides, can be secured – and can be supplied with electricity and running water to allow for all the cooking and sanitary requirements. Climate control can also ensure that the tent maintains a welcoming temperature for all that access it.

An important thing to note is that, when choosing a venue for your temporary soup kitchen, consider the fact that tent rentals offer the ability to go smaller or larger as needed – something you can’t get with a permanent structure. (You will be more interested in this fact as you begin to look at the layout of your venue).

Most needed items for a temporary soup kitchen

Most soup kitchens run off donated goods. And, during times of need, these donations can multiply. While they receive many useful items (and some not so useful ones), some of the most needed items are:

  • Canned fruits – pineapple, peaches, mixed fruit
  • Canned vegetables – peas, carrots, green beans
  • Canned beans – kidney, black, pinto, northern/white
  • Canned meats and soups
  • Condiments and salad dressings – oil and vinegar, mayonnaise, Italian, ketchup, bbq sauce
  • Baking needs – flour, sugar, brown sugar, bread crumbs, spices
  • Personal hygiene needs – for both men and women. Including shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.
  • Household products – paper towels, laundry detergent, dish soap, cleaners
  • Clothing – all clothing items for men, women, and children. This includes shoes, socks, and undergarments.
  • Baby needs – baby food, formula, diapers, wipes, etc.

These items are in addition to the items that are received from local grocery stores or food pantries for cooking the meals that are served. Combining these items is what requires ample amount of storage space.

In other words, when preparing your tent for your temporary soup kitchen, it is important to account for a large storage space.

Kitchen/Food prep

A soup kitchen is going to obviously need a kitchen! Because of the number of volunteers that come together to prepare the meals – and the amount of food you need to make — you are going to want to make sure it is a bit roomy.

To make the kitchen area successfully functional, you are going to want to have the following sub-sections:

  • Food prep area – This area needs to be spacious with lots of table space for prepping. This is where many of the volunteers will gather to prepare the meals, from start to finish. Too small of an area can lead to health hazards and increases the chance of cross-contamination.
  • Storage area – Cooking for many people requires having many pans, pots, utensils, bowls, etc. However, when working beside many people trying to meet a deadline, you need to have organization. Everything needs to have a place which means you will need ample storage in your soup kitchen.
  • Dishwashing area –Having a set area for dishwashing allows you to keep separation between dirty/used dishes and those that are not. This is crucial for sanitary reasons.
  • Cooking area – This area will have all the major appliances needed to cook the meal. This is obviously a mandatory section of the kitchen. Make sure to place this section in a properly ventilated area.
  • Service area – This area will be the front line, where volunteers will serve the food to the diners. It needs to be roomy and presentable.

Of course, you will only have a certain amount of space available to use as the kitchen. Therefore, it is important to consider all the necessary sections when determining your layout.

Dining area

What do most people come to a soup kitchen to do? To eat, of course! The dining area will need to be added to your layout. By the time you get to this point, you have likely done research and have a rough idea of how many patrons your temporary soup kitchen will receive. You will want to have ample space for dining – to include the unexpected.

As for seating, the choice is yours. Just be sure to consider that they will need to be handicap accessible and meet any safety requirements of your city/state location.

Food is a basic need. You never know when you may find yourself in a situation to do something to help others by building a temporary soup kitchen. Hopefully now you will be prepared to meet the need as soon as it happens!

 

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5 Uses for Rental Tents You’ve Never Considered

Rental tents can be used for many things such as for parties, weddings, trade shows, storage for construction crews, and grow houses for farmers. They are so adaptable and can be used for things you may not ever think of! In fact, they could be making your life easier right now!

Ways to Use Rental Tents

Rental tents are so versatile that they can be used for a wide variety of things. Maybe you are having a party, or holding a concert, or using it for warehouse. Regardless, renting a tent provides everything you need. Discover 5 uses for rental tents that you’ve never considered:

Classic car show (or car repair)

Clear span tents provide great shelter for many things. Depending on whether they have side walls or not, rental tents can protect anything that is in them from outdoor elements. This can prove handy when you are planning on setting up a classic car show.

Classic cars are just that – classics. Their owners care for them as if they were a family member. Much care and gentle reconditioning goes into the car to get it shined and spotless. Many of these cars are kept in a garage or under a covering. This is so they are not exposed to damaging elements. Therefore, if you are wanting to have a classic car show, you are most likely to entice car owners to attend if they know their beauty will be kept safe under a tent.

When it comes to cars, rental tents are also good for providing a work space. Whether it is doing mechanical repairs or body work, it helps if the car is inside or under the protection of a structure. Tents provide the ultimate space as they are outdoors, but also shielded.

Yard sale

Yard sales are a terrific way to clean out your house and let your junk be another man’s treasure. Gaining some pocket change along the way isn’t too shabby either.  So, you decide to do it. You search for months through your storage, your closets, your cupboards, etc. to put together some items for a yard sale. You surely don’t want to keep the stuff and you would like to make a few bucks. But – what if you place all your items out on your lawn to entice passersby to stop and then the storm clouds come rolling too quickly for you to take shelter? Before you know it, all your items are soaked and many more are ruined. Or perhaps the temperatures have been much too high and the thought of sitting out on your lawn in the hot sun make you shy away from a yard sale.

Either of these sound familiar to you?

Yard sales are another wonderful use for a tent. Since they come in all sizes, you will be sure to find one that fits your needs. Not only will the tent give you protection from the elements, it may also draw attention to potential buyers – they will be wondering what goodies you rented a tent to protect!

Green market

Farmers markets, green markets, produce markets, Sunday markets – no matter what they are called, they all have the same idea in common: local people coming together to sell local products to earn a living. Some individuals grow their own produce, others make homemade organic soaps or candles. Others design clothing, or turn wine corks into amazing artwork. Having a tent to use for the market not only protects your sale items (and you), but it also shows that you are a serious seller. For cryin’ out loud – you have a tent!  Not everyone has a tent at these markets and those who do seem to dominate.

Tents can be customized to meet all your needs. They can even be designed to show your name, what you sell, or any specific color(s) that are key to your business. Make it stand out!

Beach day

There aren’t many things that can be as satisfying and relaxing as a day at the beach. The waves crashing against the shore, the seagulls chirping as they look for their next catch, children laughing and splashing, a group of teens playing a game of beach volleyball… you can just tune out your day to day hustle and bustle and just be. And, chances are that if you didn’t burn so easily, you would stay at the beach all day and just soak it up!

Beach days are another fantastic use for a tent that you may not have considered. Beach umbrella, likely, but not a tent!  Think about it – you could rent a tent that is small and functional. Erect it early in the morning at the best location along the shore and stay all day! You would have protection from the sun, you would have a place to store your belongings, keep your cooler shaded and cool, and you could even take a mid-day nap!

Extended kitchen

Most people think to rent a tent when they want to host a party, but don’t necessarily want to do so in their home. But, what if you want to hold the party in your home and you just don’t have the ability to pull it off. For instance, what if your kitchen is too small? Or what if you just don’t want the heat from your kitchen making your guests uncomfortable? Maybe you just don’t want the mess of cooking in your house! It doesn’t matter why. There is something you can do – you can rent a tent for an extended kitchen.

Yes, you read that right – an extended kitchen. It is simple to rent a tent and place it in your backyard to use as a kitchen or prep area while your guests are partying the night away in your home. The tent will give you more room to maneuver, remove the heat and various aromas from the home, and keep your home neat and tidy.  This works perfectly for those who are having a catered event.

Well, there you have it – 5 uses for rental tents that you may have never considered. Tents are versatile structures that can be beneficial and help you out – whether at the beach or the market. See how a tent can make your life more enjoyable!

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Benefits of a Temperature Controlled Tent for a Outdoor Reception

There are few things worse than hanging out at an outdoor reception and dealing with miserable outdoor weather conditions. Think about it – everyone is enjoying the beautiful day and, while you decide to party until the sun goes down, you and your guests are having a hard time moving. It’s cold and the sun seems to have taken the heat with it. Without any warm protection, such as a temperature controlled tent, your guests are either huddled in small groups or they decide to head on home.

Why not just prepare in advance to avoid this? Happy guests lead to happy receptions which lead to happy memories. Don’t settle for less. Here are some tips to keep the temperature (and the climate) controlled at your outdoor reception.

5 reasons to consider a temperature controlled tent

Temperature control can make or break your event. Guests who are too hot, or too cold can have a miserable time. However, guests who are comfortable are guests who are happy. Here are the most common reasons to rent a temperature controlled tent:

  • Heat: the air is too hot
  • Cold: the air is too cold
  • Humidity: the air is too humid
  • Rain
  • Snow

If the air is too hot

Heat can make you and your guests feel miserable. First you start sweating and slowly start fanning yourself with anything remotely capable of creating airflow. Before you know it, you start sweating through your clothes and the thought of moving makes you envious of a sloth. So, what do you do if you find yourself stuck in the middle of the sweltering heat?

  • Rent a tent. Having a tent to seek shelter in will put a shield between you and the sun. It provides the ultimate shaded area for you and yours guests.
  • Turn on the fans. Just because you are outside doesn’t mean that you can’t make use of a fan. Many fans placed throughout the area can offer relief.
  • Place a block of ice in front of the fans so that the air they are blowing is cool.
  • Rent a temperature controlled tent with sidewalls and climate control. Yes – this is a possibility! The climate control can keep the inside of the tent at the desired temperature for your reception.

If the air is too cold

Cold is the other extreme that can make your reception uncomfortable – especially for those who get cold easily. The good news is there are ways around the chill that will save your guests from any suffering. Sure, they could come prepared with coats, sweaters, and jackets. Or, you could provide blankets. But, you cannot count on everyone else – you need to be prepared in case they aren’t.

  • Decide to throw your reception in a tent, rather than the great outdoors. Tents can have sidewalls that will protect from any wind, making the surroundings instantly a bit warmer.
  • Portable patio heaters can offer the warmth your shivering guests could be looking for. Place them throughout the area. These work perfectly as a means for heating because of their rings of warmth – the colder guests can congregate closer to the heater than those who are not interested in heating up.
  • Customizing your tent to include climate control can create a uniform temperature throughout the whole reception.

If the air is humid

Humidity is an enemy of many. Not only does it make hair frizz, but it also makes skin sticky and is just plain uncomfortable. Unfortunately, some of the most favored outdoor wedding locations, especially those located by the beach, will come with a lot of humidity. So, if that is where your reception is – make sure to expect this unwanted guest.

Thankfully there are things that you can do to combat the effects of the humid air. Using a temperature controlled tent will be your first line of defense. Another idea is to utilize a de-humidifier that will draw out the moisture in the air – leaving it cooler and crisp.

If it begins to rain

Rain can soak any plans of an outdoor event – unless maybe a pool party. Rain can cause issues with electrical equipment, food displays, decorations, among other things. If it rains on the day of your reception, you may as well consider it ruined — or should you? No! See, you don’t know when it will rain, so it is always something you want to be prepared for. And, thankfully, there are ways to do so. For example:

  • Have a means of protection for your guests – and your reception setup. Even if you want to hold your special days under the sky, at least have an alternate setting, such as a tent rental or an indoor location.
  • If you choose to hold your reception outdoors in a tent, then you have the ultimate location. Tents are strong enough to ward off pounding rain and the strong winds that may accompany it.
  • Have a stack of umbrellas and/or ponchos for your guests – just in case. No one wants to be soggy or possibly ruin important items or clothing in the rain.

If it begins to snow

To have an event outdoors in the winter, you are going to need protection. Freezing weather can cause conditions such as snow, ice, sleet, etc. While snow can lead to a beautiful and pure backdrop for your reception, it may come at a chilly cost.

Keep your guests warm (and dry) by…

  • Providing them with soft blankets.
  • Serving hot coffee or cocoa.
  • Scattering portable patio heaters throughout the area.
  • Using a temperature controlled tent that will allow you to keep the entire area at a steady, warm temperature.

If the air is just right

If the air is just right, then you will be able to celebrate in peace. You will have no worries about freezing or sweating guests. You will be able to focus on your big day and have the most memorable reception possible. This is the day you have been planning for so why not make sure it goes off without a hitch?

Risking the weather could be a potentially disastrous decision. However, choosing to rent a temperature controlled tent can ensure that you will be able to enjoy your event without the worry of uncomfortable guests or hazardous weather.

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5 Ways Large Tents Make Life Easier

We are always looking to find ways to make life easier. Whether it is a life hack to shave 10 minutes off your favorite dinner recipe, or an easier way to tackle laundry – anything and everything helps. So why wouldn’t you want to learn about all the ways large tents can make your life easier? Ok, so you don’t see a need for tent – but you need storage, right? Or maybe you don’t have any items that you need to store, but you are in the middle of planning a retirement party and were concerned about finding the perfect location. Whatever your needs, don’t overlook these tents.

Large tents are versatile and offer plenty of room for events, parties, storage, or protection while you complete your latest projects. Keep reading to find out just how easy these tents can make your life.

They give ample amount of space to utilize

There are few things worse than holding an event or a party and having your guests packed in like sardines. Most people prefer to be comfortable – and welcome their personal space with open arms. Large tents can make this easier.

With their open floor plans (no poles) and walls that easily open the entire side of the tent, any overcrowded dilemmas you may encounter could be solved rather quickly. In fact, all four sides can open, allowing your party to flow freely from the great outdoors to underneath the canopy, without any barriers.

Large tents provide a versatile venue

Have you ever wanted to throw an event or party, but had trouble locating the best space to meet your needs? Wouldn’t it be great if you just had a wide-open floor plan that you could decorate as you wish? For instance, one that allowed you to decide where to put the food, the bar, the dance floor, etc. because, let’s face it – an art exhibit is going to need to be laid out differently than a wedding reception –  and both will be different from a kid’s birthday party.

A tent is a large blank canvas. Thankfully they have no poles jeopardizing the interior space, but rather along the perimeter. This means that under your tent, you will have an open space to organize the best layout, getting the flow your event desires.

Large tents can act as temporary storage buildings

Large tents can come in handy and offer much need storage space. Especially for individuals or companies who:

  • work in the construction field and need to store heavy machinery or other equipment.
  • construct home remodel jobs and need an outdoor space for storing supplies and other equipment.
  • deal with natural disasters and need space for storing food and water or medical supplies.

Whether it is any of the above, for personal needs, car storage, or temporary housing — these temporary storage buildings are there for you, providing the space you need. They are ideal for large objects, as well, since the sides provide ample entrance space and the inside area is wide open, without any poles or other structural beams to get in the way.

They can protect against rough weather

Outdoor events are wonderful – especially during the warmer months. Nature makes a decorative backdrop that can’t be beat by any party store decoration. Unfortunately, the weather can be unpredictable and, when you least expect it, it can soak the event you have spent months planning.

Deciding to utilize a large tent can give you the best of both worlds. It can allow you to hold your outdoor event while putting a barricade between your guests and mother nature’s fury. The walls of tents can be opened or closed, depending on the weather. And they are strong enough to ward off winds, hail, snow, and heavy rainfall. The good news, too, is that they are climate controlled – so if its beautiful out, but still a tad bit chilly, you can rest assured that your guests will be warm and toasty in your outdoor tent. Or if it is a hot summer day, your guests will appreciate being able to cool off from the sun.

Large tents are cost-effective

Sometimes you just need more space – permanently or temporarily. But, you don’t always have the means to build on to your home or business. Large tents can offer years of service to you by giving you the extra protected space you need without requiring the formal construction of a new building.

If you are still not convinced as to how large tents can make your life easier, check out these perks and see if any apply to your “I need more space!” situation:

  • You need temporary storage for your office as you have ordered additional items in preparation for a large, upcoming sale.
  • You have decided to renovate your home and must remove large items temporarily while the renovation is taking place.
  • Your city has declared a state of emergency and the local hospitals are at capacity. You need a space where you can set up triage and begin to treat the more minor patients.
  • Your equine facility has taken on more horses than normal and activity has been bustling. So, you are looking for storage space, housing, or training/riding arena space.

Tents are cost-effective as they do not require formal construction procedures. Do you know what else this means? It means that you don’t have to wait months for your new space to be ready for your use. Tents can be erected rather quickly and are ready to go in no time! Because they are completely customizable, you can get just the right size for your space.

Your needs are unique to you. But whatever they are, a large tent can help. They make life easier because they are designed to meet your needs, they can be erected quickly, and can provide all the conveniences of an indoor space or permanent building – without the cost and time.

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How to Choose Decor for an Event Tent Rental

Decor for an event tent rental provides you with a little more freedom than you get when decorating a more permanent space – such as a home, a banquet hall, or other venue. In fact, an event tent rental provides a wide-open space and blank canvas to turn your vision of the event into a reality!

There are a few tips, however, that will ensure you sweep your guests off their feet – and not send them running from your party! Check it out:

Decorations depend on the party or event

When it comes to decor for event tent rental, it is going to vary greatly on what type of event you are having. You are not going to decorate for an 8-year old princess party the same way you would for a college graduation, a holiday party, or a corporate fundraising event. They are all different and serve a different purpose – and a different guest list. Make sure the decorations match the party.

What vibe are you going for?

Now that you have settled on what kind of party or event you are having, you must decide what vision you have for it. Consider these potential themes:

  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Energetic
  • Humble, relaxed
  • Rustic

Think about what it is you are looking to achieve with your event and then proceed with figuring out your decorations. This will ensure that the ambiance given off by your selected surroundings will lead your guests on the path you were hoping for. In other words, if elegance is what you are looking for – neon colors with strobe lights will not get you there, but rather soft lighting and tasteful décor.

Add a splash of color with fabric

Color brings a party to life. That is why the color you choose for your event tent rental is so important! Picture your guests walking into your rental tent and being immediately engulfed in a color. Here is a list of colors and what they mean:

  • Red: symbolizes fiery passion and energy. It is a color that will amplify your guests and get them moving.
  • Orange: this color is fresh and innovative. It is reflective of youthful energy.
  • Yellow: bright, cheery, light. Yellow is a fun and playful color. It will have your guests bursting at the seams with happiness.
  • Green: natural vitality and freshness. Use green when you are looking for a fresh or renewed approach to a party. Keeps it earthy and vibrant. (A plus to this color is you already have the outdoors as your backdrop to the party – so the green will blend in)
  • Blue: calming and peaceful is the mood that hues of blue will give you. If tranquility is what you are looking for, then blue is your color.
  • Purple: this color brings on royalty and majestic vibes. Purple can even add some mystery to your evening.
  • Black: this darkest of colors is a sign of elegance and luxury. It is, after all, why they refer to formal gatherings as a “black-tie affair.”
  • White: clean, crisp white signals purity and cleanliness. It is the best color to use when wanting to give the look of innocence or crispness.

Why color is important

The important thing is to match the color to the dynamic you have in mind for your event. In other words, if you are wanting a calm, tranquil gathering – don’t use red as your primary decorating color.

Now, the question is – what will the decor for an event tent rental be? Fabric, of course! It is a common way of decorating, but the variations are so great that you can find something that is unique to your event. Long layers of colored fabric can be streamed across the tent (covering the whole ceiling), or it can be used along the walls. Do some research online and discover what design works best for your vision.

Bonus tip: Why not ask your guests to contribute to the color? On the invite, request that they only where the specific colors you have selected. Talk about seeing a wash out of your party’s color effect throughout the entire venue!

Light up the room

You are going to need to do something nifty with lights if you want to make an impression on your guests – especially if you are holding an evening event. Here are a few ideas:

  • String lights draped throughout the venue, giving a bistro look to the event.
  • Candles offer a soft, romantic glow.
  • Adding tiki torches can make you feel like you are at the beach.
  • A chandelier in the middle of the tent can be eye-catching, breathtaking, and serve the purpose of a general lighting tool.
  • Lanterns can be used if you are looking for a rustic, medieval, or lighthouse/beach feel for your event.

You may also choose lighting to be used as a means of decorating. For instance, wash lighting can draw focus to an area or subject. In addition, you can also use colored lights on a white background for a great effect.

Make sure you don’t neglect lighting if your party or event is set for the daytime – you never know if yours guests will want to keep partying into the night!

Decorations that stand out

Sometimes it is not all about the decorations. Sure, the little decorations from your local party store or your centerpieces that you handmade are wonderful. But, having one big decoration that stands out can speak volumes at your event. Think museum exhibit. Ok, maybe not that big, but you get the idea!

Here is an example: If you are having a luau, you will want to have your tiki torches and limbo station. But – how about a huge totem pole that has upwash lighting, making it stand out as guests enter your tent. Forget about it being a focal point. Your totem pole will be THE focal point!

It is nice to hear guests go oooh and ahhh over the decor for an event tent rental. Make something that stands out and will get that job done!

Decor for an event tent rental is extremely fun since the options are unlimited. Keep your tent decorations uniform and tasteful and you are sure to have a winning event!

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5 Events that are Better with an Event Rental Tent

When you want to have a party or get-together, one of the first things you must decide is where you will hold the event. You likely have an idea of what you are hoping the party will be like – the theme and décor, the vibe, the time of day, how you want it set up. Maybe you even know what you will wear! Before you spend all your time looking at hotel conference rooms, banquet halls, park pavilions, or personal living space – how about you consider an event rental tent? Let’s face it – the “normal” spaces are boring and everyone rents them. Perhaps it is time for you to step outside the box and give your guests a more unique experience –without that crazy banquet room carpet.

Deciding to go with a tent rental for your next event means that you can decide on a location anywhere – vacant lots, parking lots, backyards, parks, etc. Find a space big enough for your event and erect your tent. If you are still on the fence about whether an event rental tent would be the best idea for your event, here are five events that are made even better by choosing to use a tent!

Weddings

When you think about outdoor weddings, you likely think of a beautiful nature backdrop to the big day and dancing the night away under the stars with a soft glow of string lights. Then you probably think about how the biggest rain storm could just happen to form and ruin the day you waited your whole life for.

So, what if you could have your cake and eat it too? Meaning – you can still have your outdoor wedding and if Mother Nature wants to throw a fit, let her! That is where an event rental tent comes in to play. See, you can have your wedding outdoors, with all the convenience of being indoors.

Tent rentals provide you with walls to protect from the outdoor elements and a dance floor to get down with your wedding party and guests. Decorating can be easy, as a tent is an open canvas – allowing you to set up the layout just as you have always imagined. Problem solved!

Brunch

Brunch is a wonderful time to get together with friends, family, and colleagues. Especially during the spring time when the weather is warming, the trees are starting to return with a breath of life, and flowers are blooming in shades of the brightest colors. People want to be outdoors. So much so that holding a brunch and blockading everyone in your dining room seems a bit suffocating.

While it is a beautiful time of year, it is also often rainy. You will want to make sure you have some sort of cover for your guests just in case. If you have a large backyard, consider an event rental tent to hold your brunch. It is sure to make it a winning experience for everyone involved.

Cocktail Party 

Cocktail parties are fun get-togethers that allow you to avoid the formal sit-down full-dinner type events and lean more toward tapas while your guests sip their adult beverage of choice. These parties involve a lot of mingling. They also tend to involve a lot of music and a little dancing.

You don’t need a fancy hall to have a cocktail party. In fact, that seems a bit boring. You can decorate a tent, giving a soft, warm, slightly-seductive ambience to your cocktail party. Outdoor parties seem to liven the mood. Spills or other accidents – will be much easier to handle outside, rather than inside…especially if your other option was to have the party in your own home!

Networking Events

Networking events also work well in tent rentals. Why? Because you never know how many people are going to attend. Many times, these events are not by reservation or invitation. And, even if they are, colleagues usually invite others who invite others who send an email blast inviting others and, before you know it, you are overloaded. Many people choose to come for the freebies – the food, drinks, and entertainment – while hoping to score at least one new contact.

Choosing an event rental tent for networking events allows your overflow to spill out into the open areas. Tents are customizable and can be as large as your space will allow. If you still need more room, the sides come up, allowing your guests to feel free and able to move.

Kids’ Birthday Parties

Imagine it: A party of 25 six-year-olds, hyped on sugar, running from one end of your house to the other. You will be on edge secretly waiting for the first sound of the crash of one of your precious items – or kids. Combine that with messes, crowded games, and spilled Kool-Aid – and you will be thankful that you are reading this article.

When you have your next kid’s birthday party – rent a tent. Just do it and don’t even think twice. The tent will provide ample space for kids to run. It offers open space for a variety of party games, without having to worry about things getting broken. Forget about having to pin the tail on the donkey – an outdoor party will give you the freedom for such games as:

  • Potato sack races
  • Three-legged races
  • Egg and spoon race
  • Limbo
  • Apple bobbing
  • Treasure dig

And let’s not even mention the high-pitched squeals of those 25 six-year-olds – this sounds so much better when combined with open air instead of four concrete walls. The other parents will thank you.

Choosing an Event Rental Tent Service

The good news is that it doesn’t even matter what time of year you decide to party. Tent rentals come in many shapes and sizes – depending on what you are looking for. You have the option for walls, flooring, and climate control. The tent will keep your guests safe from outside elements, while allowing you to relax and enjoy your party worry-free.

 

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5 Industries Which Utilize Large Industrial Tents

When you think of large industrial tents, you likely think – BIG. Industrial tents are huge and can handle many things that you would think would require a real building. In fact, these tents can act like a real building! They can be designed to fit any need across a wide array of industries.

Here are a few of the most common uses for large industrial tents:

Disaster Relief

As much as we would like to pretend that natural disasters – or any disasters for that matter – don’t occur, they do. And, industrial sized tents can come in handy when they do. Whether it’s a flood, earthquake, hurricane, or tornado, the many people who come together to provide disaster relief are not going to stop, design, and build a permanent structure before they can tend to those in need. No, sir. That is not even a possibility.

When disaster strikes, the relief crew needs to be ready to set up and go – allowing them to tend to the needs of the people and community, rather than worry about setting up. Disaster crews use temporary, industrial sized tents to store food, water, and other donated supplies. They can also be used as temporary hospitals or housing. These tents can even be used as a temporary office or headquarters for the crew.

Construction Sites

Construction companies also use industrial sized tents. In fact, they are very common in this industry. Think about it – construction crews are outside all day. Not only are the construction workers subjected to the outdoor elements, so is the equipment, tools, machinery, and project. Industrial sized tents can make sure to keep everyone and everything dry, warm, and shielded from strong winds.

Some projects require stellar outdoor conditions to complete, but mother nature has a mind of her own. Did you know that weather is the biggest reason for delays in construction projects? Large industrial  tents can be customized to meet your needs and cover your project. This means that no matter what the weather decides to do, you will maintain a happy client because your work will be done on time.

Security is another reason that construction companies utilize these tents. Each piece of machinery that you see on site costs a nice penny. Thieves know this and, when the sites are abandoned at night, they make their move. However, companies that use tents can lock and secure their machinery, tools, and other equipment, saving a potential overwhelming loss.

Sports and Athletic Facilities

Industrial sized tents are also commonly found when it comes to sports and athletic facilities. In fact, many colleges utilize them for indoor tennis, basketball, golf, skating/hockey rinks, etc. They serve the purpose needed by the college, but they don’t necessarily have to take up a permanent space – allowing for future college expansion. Not to mention, they are cheaper than building an actual sports complex.

Perhaps one of the most popular sports to use these tents are those within the equestrian community. They can be used as riding arenas, as housing, or even as a spectator area.

Farming and Gardening

Large industrial tents are commonly used in the farming and gardening industry. They are versatile and allow for the farmers and gardeners to use them in a variety of settings. For instance:

  • As a greenhouse. Gardeners can use large industrial tents as greenhouses to maintain flowers, plants, veggies, etc. year around. You won’t need to worry about the outside weather conditions affecting their growth. It’s climate control system allows for the most ideal growing environment for whatever your specialty is.
  • To house chickens, turkeys, small animals, or other farm animals. Whether a humane farm or a farm that raises animals for the meat industry, industrial sized buildings are used to protect the animals and to store feed, as well as any other necessary equipment.
  • A grow house. Farmers earn a living based on being able to provide a quality product. If it takes only one freeze or flood to wipe out an entire season of earnings, how wise is it to invest in an industrial sized tent that can prevent such loss? The climate controlled tent can maintain the perfect growing conditions for any type of crop. It will make each year one of perfect earnings for the farmer.

For farmers and gardeners, these industrial sized tents can prove to be beneficial time and time again.

Trade Shows

There are many, many types of trade shows –from art shows and Comic Con, to the release of new technology and the latest automobiles.You will likely attend at least one of these trade shows during your lifetime. What is the one thing you will notice? Each trade show is set up differently, depending on the product and the overall goal of the show.

Most trade shows are backed by a team of marketing professionals. Part of their goal is to unveil a product in a specific manner, with effect and design. With a tent, these companies are provided a blank slate to determine the structure and layout of the entire show. This means that the consumer or average trade show-goer will be able to view the product just as the designer intended.

These are all reasons why using large industrial tents work so perfectly for trade shows – the tents can be designed, customized, and erected in the exact manner that will work for each particular show. In fact, the tents remove the need to work around walls, hallways, or badly constructed buildings.

Look around you and see how many times you encounter industrial tents – probably more than you have ever noticed. Sometimes you may even think you were in an actual building, rather than a tent. Disaster relief, trade shows, construction crews, sports complexes, and farmers all have an insight as to just how much more manageable life is with a temporary structure. The benefits are many, especially the ability to customize the tent to meet your exact needs.

How can you use an industrial sized tent to benefit your business?

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Pavilion Decorations: 5 Steps to Decorate a Tent Rental

First and foremost, congratulations for choosing to hold your party or event in a tent rental. There is no better way to get a venue where you want, when you want it, and how you want it. Large tent rentals allow you to find a vacant location of your choice – no longer requiring you to wait or work your event around a banquet hall schedule – and erect a tent based on your exact customizations (type, size, shape, perks, etc.). A tent rental is like a blank canvas when it comes to decorating, too. Such as smart choice!! However, now you have to figure out your pavilion decorations.

So, now that you’ve got your location, how do you decorate your tent rental? There are many ways you can decorate your tent. This guide to pavilion decorations can help.

Layout comes before pavilion decorations

It is wonderful that tent rentals allow you to have an open space to decorate and organize how you wish. However, that means you must figure out the layout, too, since there is no set area for a dance floor, or dining area, or restrooms, etc.

Depending on the type of event or party you are having, you will need to determine what areas you will need for your guests – and don’t forget the necessities. You will need to do this before you start decorating so you know how to plan the lighting, the décor, etc.

  • Are you having a dance floor?
  • Do you need a stage?
  • Are you having a sit-down dinner or a mingling cocktail party?
  • How much seating will you need and where will you put it?
  • Will you require a food prep and/or serving area?

These are the things you will want to consider as you begin decorating your tent.

What’s your style?

When it comes to the time to decorate a tent rental, you want to keep it uniform throughout the tent. Mixing themes and styles could make your party space look a bit confused or discombobulated. Pick your theme or style and stick with it. From there, you can choose the perfect pavilion decorations to go along with the theme.

There are many to choose from:

  • A skyline party. Use tons of white balloons to create the effect of clouds. Use blue backgrounds and fabrics to look like the sky.
  • Tropical paradise. Use heaters throughout your tent during cold months and transform your tent to a tropical paradise – carry your guests away to the islands.
  • Asian flair. Use paper lanterns and bright colored paper pom-poms to decorate your space.
  • A forest fairytale. Use string lights and branches to decorate your tent. Add greenery throughout the venue, including green garland.
  • Art space. Why not drape white fabric and use paint splashes to add color?
  • Turn a book into life.
  • Pick a decade – A fifties diner, the sixties peace and love era, the 70’s disco era, the 80’s neon colors, etc.
  • Create a magical candy land. Think Willy Wonka.
  • A diamond party with glitter and all things that shimmer.

A style and theme are as unique as you are. So, do a little soul-searching and use your imagination to determine what will give you the effect you are looking for. Make sure you get through this step first to help guide you with the fluidity of the look.

Splashes of color

Tents are great for party places, but they sure don’t offer much in the way of color. That is where your creative side will come in. You can get your color in many forms – actual pavilion decorations, lighting, or fabric.

Make it colorful, make it stand out, and make it inviting.

Fabric, fabric, and more fabric

Fabric seems to be a popular thing when it comes time to decorate a tent rental. It can create an elegant look for your partying needs. In fact, when fabric is draped throughout the tent, it can almost make you forget that you are even in a tent!

There are several methods to draping fabric:

  • Fabric walls. Whether you choose to have sidewalls on your tent or not, you can use fabric to drape down the walls and add a beautiful texture. This method can also be used a backdrop for a main centerpiece of the party, such as a wedding cake or stage area.
  • Ceiling drapes with centerpiece. Fabric can be draped from all edges along the circumference of the tent to meet in the middle at a centerpiece. For example, fabric to meet in the middle with a mirror ball, candelabra, chandelier, or floral centerpiece. It creates an eye catching, and even breathtaking, decoration.
  • Decorate the poles with fabric. Use fabric to drape around poles that surround the tent. You may simply cover the poles, or drape it from the poles to the center of the tent.
  • Create a covered ceiling. Another method for decorating with fabric is to drape it from one side of the tent directly to the other.

Make sure that you incorporate color into your fabric, as well. Layering it with your party colors can transform your tent rental.

Finding the perfect lighting to decorate a tent rental

Lights can be eye-catching or romantic. These pavilion decorations can set a mood or increase energy. Here are a few of the most popular lighting methods for tent rentals:

  • Candles. Talk about romance! It will depend on the mood you are trying to achieve on whether you should use candles. You can use them as table centerpieces in clusters or in areas surrounding the party area.
  • String lights. You can decorate the party area with string lights in a bistro method. This can give your party a soft, backyard garden party
  • Tiki torches. Having a luau or tropical party? Tiki torches can give a warm, island feel to any outdoor event.
  • Color lighting. Use various lighting techniques to add color or spot lights on white surfaces, the ceiling, or on any focal point within the venue.

Pavilion decorations don’t make or break an event, but they sure do add some ooh and ahh factors for guests. It is fun to add a little flair to your tent – especially because it is a wide-open space that you can make your own! So, open that imagination and go for it!

 

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