Need a temporary structure for an outdoor event? A party tent is one option that is easy to put up and offers temporary protection for your event. Whether you’re holding a wedding reception, graduation ceremony, or an outdoor festival, a party tent is necessary to give your guests some shade and, in addition, regardless of what kind of event you’re holding, it creates a centralized location.
Party tents come in a few varieties, and the size varies on the amount of guests you’ll need to support. A typical party tent has a simple frame that supports a vinyl or polyester canopy. This type of party tent is called a frame tent and is used for smaller groups. For a larger group, a pole tent can accommodate a group as large as 500 people. A pole tent has a centralized pole that holds up the party tent structure and the canopy is held in place by tension. Aside from being able to protect a large group, a pole tent can be made to have cathedral-like ceilings inside.
A third option is a pop-up tent, also known as an EZ up tent. A pop-up tent is popular for outdoor family functions, or events like a backyard party in which the group in attendance isn’t large. A pop-up tent, made of the same materials as a larger party tent, only needs one person to put it up. As the structure comes up and down easily, it is very portable and can be taken in the back of a car or truck from a backyard to flea markets, festivals, and the beach for temporary shelter.
For additional protection, screens and walls can be attached to the sides of a party tent. Some options, all of which can easily be installed with a kit from a canopy dealer, include mosquito netting to keep out bugs during an outdoor event and clear plastic walls in case of rain.
