How To Set up a Large Party Tent

How To Set up a Large Party Tent

When you rent a tent for an outdoor party, it’s important that it is both functional and attractive. However, for it to remain stable throughout the duration of your event while still being removable at the end necessitates flawless installation. That’s why tent rental companies often offer installation services. If you’re curious about the process behind this, read about how to set up a large party tent in this blog post.

Measure Pole and Stake Locations

To start with, you need to measure the perimeter of the tent. You can leave visual markers in the form of poles and stakes on the ground. Stakes should sit some distance outward from the poles. This stage is important because it allows you to see exactly how much space the tent will take up and whether you should adjust its location. Typically, you would position the poles and stakes over grass; however, it’s also possible to put up a tent over pavement by either using concrete weights instead of stakes or drilling holes into the ground.

Lay Out the Tent Fabric

Once the stakes are in the earth, the next step is to lay out the tent fabric over the area. You must match the area on the fabric to where it will connect to its corresponding poles and stakes. Since a large party tent spans a great deal of space, you’ll likely need to lace together several panels of fabric together as well. Attach the fabric to the poles and stakes so that they’re ready for hoisting up.

Erect the Tent Frame

With the tent fabric attached to them, you can proceed to install the poles by standing them straight up to lift the edges of the tent. The stakes play supporting roles and stabilize the poles because they connect to the tent edges at angles where each pole top stands with durable cords. Large party tents will still have a lot of fabric touching the ground even after you put up the out poles. To lift up the middle portions of the fabric, you must stand and secure additional poles there that will bring enough tension so the fabric becomes a taut roof.

Add Accessories as Needed

The last part of learning how to set up a large party tent involves adding in the accessories. At this point, the basic tent structure is complete, but you may want to bring some other finishing touches to make it more comfortable and conducive to your event. This could mean placing tables and chairs inside, hanging string lights from the tent’s interior frame, or placing down flooring and carpet among other things. In winter, it’s also possible to hang sidewalls and use portable heaters to block out the chilly air and keep people warm. Tent rentals may come with these options to better cater to the needs of every party.