Begin by deciding how many guests you want to seat and where the tent will be installed.
These two factors will determine the size and style of tent which works best. Details about pole vs frame tents are below.
Plan on 8 people per table, whether you choose 5’ round tables or 8’ rectangle tables.
If you only need tables and chairs, that’s no problem. They’re available for delivery or pick-up from North Sartell.
To estimate tent size, use the industry standard 10 square feet per guest.
Example: For 40 guests → 40 × 10 sq ft = 400 sq ft
A 20×20 tent would be a great fit for most parties and yards and it’s the most popular choice for graduation parties.
We’ll need to know where the tent is going and what surface it’s going on.
Example: Front yard, backyard, or side of the house? On grass, gravel, concrete, or asphalt surface?
Is there enough flat, open space for the full tent footprint (and extra clearance around it for setup)?
Measuring the space ahead of time helps avoid surprises. If you’re unsure, we’re happy to help figure it out or even stop by to take a look in advance.
You can also browse our party packages to get ideas. They’re a great starting point and fully customizable, so you only pay for what you need.
Still not sure? We’ve done hundreds of setups and can help you find the best fit for your space and event.
Once you know what you’re looking for and when your event date is, send us your event details (date, location, items needed) by filling out the request a quote form and we’ll get back to you with availability and pricing.
Once you decide to move forward with the quote, let us know and we’ll follow up with reservation details.
Tip: Book early!
Planning “only if it rains”?
If you want to guarantee a tent is available, you’ll still need to place a 50% retainer to reserve it.
We operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so once we’re fully booked, it’s gone.
If you wait until rain is in the forecast, there’s a good chance we’ll be out of tents.
June events (like graduations) usually book up by March.
Don’t wait if you think you might need one.
Before setup, we both need to make sure the event site is ready.
Tent anchoring: 95% of tents get staked into the ground (the most secure method).
Utility marking: We handle getting public utilities located before staking, so we’re avoiding underground gas and electric lines.
Private utilities: You’re responsible for marking private lines like sprinkler systems.
Surface: Tents must be set up on level ground without any obstructions, like branches.
Access: Ensure we have clear access for delivery vehicles and setup crew.
We bring everything to the event site and set up the tent, typically 1–2 days before your event starts.
We come back after your event to remove any rental items. You don’t have to be there, but all rental items must be accessible.
A pole tent has 7′ leg poles around the tent perimeter and one or more internal center tent poles which assist in load-bearing. Pole tents must be secured with stakes and straps for safety.
20×20, 20×40, 30×50, 30×60, 40×40, 40×60, 40×80, 40×100, 50×40, 50×60, 50×80
Affordability: More budget-friendly to rent, making them an affordable choice for events with a tight budget.
Larger Sizes: A pole tent provides up to 4,000 square feet of space and allow many guests to be accommodated.
Center Pole Limitations: Requires one or more internal center poles which obstruct the usable interior space and limit potential layout options.
Less Versatile: Pole tents can’t be set up in front of a garage which has a concrete or asphalt driveway.
No Weighted Option: Pole tents are supported by driving many stakes into the surface about 5′ around the entire perimeter of the tent and can’t be anchored with weights.
More Stakes: Requires more stakes which can create additional tripping hazards and limit the use of surrounding space.
An aluminum frame serves as the support structure along with 8′ leg poles positioned along the perimeter. Frame tents must be secured with straps and stakes or weights* for safety.
10×20*, 20×20*, 20×40, 20×60, 40×40
(*weighted anchoring available)
Open Floor Plan: Completely open and unobstructed floor plan which provides optimal flexibility and space usage.
*Weighted Anchoring: Although staking is the safest and preferred tent anchoring method, 10×20 and 20×20 frame tents can be weighted instead of staked in the ground.
More Versatile: If weighted, smaller frame tents can be placed in front of garage on the driveway or next to a building. They can be set up on blacktop, concrete, grass, decks and patios.
Less Stakes: Less risk of hitting underground utilities (like electric and sprinkler lines) and less tripping hazards.
Higher Rental Cost: Less budget-friendly to rent.
Less Sizes: A frame tent provides up to 1,600 square feet of space per tent for small to medium sized parties.
You can’t go wrong with a frame tent style and there are more pros versus cons with a frame. We always say “If it’s my event, I’m going with a frame tent and there’s no poles in the middle of the tent”. Ultimately, the decision is yours.