Things to keep in mind when finding the right tent size:
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The number of people who will be at your event and under the tent at any one time.
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If you are planning to have accessories under the tent: tables, chairs, dance floors etc.
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The sizes and planned layout for your accessories. e.g. round table seated dinner, buffet style seating, head tables, etc.
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Do you need space for a dance floor, stage , bar, D.J., buffet tables, gift table, reception, an open space, etc.
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How much space do you have available? A tent will require a minimum of 2.5ft to 5ft of extra space around its perimeter.
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Your budget.
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Please note: all size recommendations are estimates based on a snug, but comfortable fit for you and your guests. Remember to size up for events with many additional features such as a dance floor, bar area etc. All prices shown include installation & dismantle by our team. Sidewalls are not included in these prices.
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Tent Sizing Guide
What Type of Event are you Holding?
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Seated Dinner: seating guests around round tables for a dinner style event.
Banquet Seating: seating guests at rectangular tables in long, banquet-style rows
Dinner with single Feature: seating for all guests with an additional feature such as a small dance floor, buffet, bar, DJ, etc.
Dinner With Multiple Features: seating for all guests with multiple additional features and/or a large dance floor.
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Standing / Cocktail Party: used for standing or cocktail style parties. A few cruiser tables or a dance floor may be used as well.
Theater /ceremony style: chairs setup in rows facing a main feature at the front. e.g. a wedding ceremony or a graduation
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Recommendations below are for comfortable but space efficient arrangements. Please consider your personal event needs. As a general rule, the following space is required for each item:
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1 person standing: 6-8 sq ft per person
A 5ft round table seating 8 people: 100 sq ft
a 8ft Rectangular Table seating 8-10 people: 80-100 sq ft
a 6ft Rectangular Table Seating 6-8 People: 60-80 sq ft
A harvest table seating 8-10 people: 100 sq ft
A dance floor: size dependant
A Bar: 100sq ft
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What is the difference between a Frame Style Tent and a Pole Style Tent?
Frame style tents are completely open underneath and are more flexible in where they an be installed (in parking lots, patios, etc.). Pole Tents have one or a few supporting poles in the middle of the tent from the ground to the peak. These must be staked into the ground as they rely on tension to support the tent, but are less expensive per square foot and can come in much larger sizes than Frame tents. The poles may affect layout possibilities and dance floor sizes.
Frame Tent Capacity Chart
Tent Size | Area (sq ft) | Seated Dinner | Banquet Seating | Dinner with Single Feature | Dinner with Multiple Features | Price |
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30' x 100' | 3000 | |||||
30' x 100' | 3000 | 240 | 242 | 224 | 216 | $3600 |
30' x 90' | 2700 | 216 | 241 | 200 | 192 | $3250 |
30' x 80' | 2400 | 192 | 240 | 176 | 168 | $2850 |
30' x 70' | 2100 | 168 | 210 | 152 | 144 | $2450 |
30' x 60' | 1800 | 144 | 180 | 128 | 120 | $2200 |
30' x 50' | 1500 | 120 | 150 | 104 | 96 | $1750 |
30' x 40' | 1200 | 96 | 120 | 80 | 72 | $1500 |
30' x 30' | 900 | 72 | 90 | 64 | 56 | $1250 |
20' x 100 ' | 2000 | 160 | 200 | 152 | 144 | $2200 |
20' x 90' | 1800 | 144 | 180 | 136 | 128 | $1925 |
20' x 80' | 1600 | 128 | 160 | 120 | 112 | $1700 |
20' x 70' | 1400 | 112 | 140 | 104 | 96 | $1475 |
20' x 60' | 1200 | 96 | 120 | 88 | 80 | $1250 |
20' x 50' | 1000 | 80 | 100 | 72 | 64 | $1025 |
20' x 40' | 800 | 64 | 80 | 56 | 48 | $850 |
20' x 30' | 600 | 48 | 60 | 40 | 32 | $700 |
20' x 20' | 400 | 32 | 40 | 24 | 16 | $575 |
15' x 30' | 450 | 40 | 56 | 42 | 24 | $600 |
15' x 20' | 300 | 24 | 42 | 28 | 16 | $450 |
10' x 50' | 500 | 40 | 50 | 32 | 24 | $725 |
10' x 40' | 400 | 32 | 40 | 24 | 16 | $600 |
10' x 30' | 300 | 24 | 30 | --- | --- | $475 |
10' x 20' | 200 | 16 | 20 | --- | --- | $350 |
10' x 10' | 100 | 8 | 10 | --- | --- | $225 |
Traditional Push-Pole Tent Capacity Chart
Tent Size | Area (sq ft) | Seated Dinner | Banquet Seating | Dinner With Single Feature | Dinner With Multiple Features | Price |
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40' x 100' | 4000 | 320 | 400 | 304 | 296 | 3100 |
40' x 80' | 3200 | 256 | 320 | 240 | 232 | 2600 |
40' x 60' | 2400 | 192 | 240 | 176 | 168 | 2200 |
40' x 40' | 1600 | 128 | 160 | 112 | 104 | 1650 |
30' x 100' | 3000 | 200 | 234 | 184 | 176 | 2600 |
30' x 90' | 2700 | 184 | 233 | 168 | 160 | 2300 |
30' x 80' | 2400 | 160 | 184 | 144 | 136 | 2100 |
30' x 70' | 2100 | 144 | 204 | 128 | 120 | 1850 |
30' x 60' | 1800 | 120 | 174 | 104 | 96 | 1700 |
30' x 50' | 1500 | 104 | 146 | 96 | 88 | 1450 |
30' x 45' | 1350 | 88 | 128 | 80 | 72 | 1350 |
30' x 30' | 900 | 64 | 86 | 56 | 48 | 1100 |