Attach banners to your canopy at a sidewalk sale

If you're using a canopy at your company's sidewalk sale, attach a banner for added exposure. The banner you choose should be bright, but not so covered with graphics that they detract from your message. Look for a banner that is machine washable for easy cleaning, and durable so that it can be used again for your next successful sidewalk sale.

Party tents: The size of a tent depends on the number of guests

To determine the size of party tent you will need, first, determine how many people you want to accommodate at any one time for your event.
A really quick number to use is 10 sq. ft. per person for backyard, beer garden or festival use. Allow a little more space, about 12 sq. ft. per person for such events as weddings, corporate openings or high-end sporting events.

Party tents: Corporate fundraisers can be successful in a tent

Quite often companies will organize fund-raising events to raise money for a worthwhile charity. One such event could be a “Las Vegas” themed party and getting a party tent for the event will not only negate having to rent a hall, but the cool air passing through your tent will refresh the guests and encourage them stay longer.
One particular event went all the way using gambling tables with wrestling as a bonus activity.
It is illegal in most states to gamble but the group got around that by selling guests tokens valued from $1 and up. Guests could cash in their winnings for prizes like CD players, a trip to a day spa, etc. The company was able to get area businesses to donate the prizes, helping the group hold on to the funds they raised. Donated prizes that went unclaimed at the end of the day were then auctioned off.
That evening a band was set up in a canopy stage and the guest that stayed enjoyed dancing, visiting along with their favorite beverage.

Get a canopy permit

If your business or organization is hosting a special event that includes the use of a canopy, be sure to check with your city well in advance to determine whether or not you will need a permit. If you do need a permit, you may have to provide information such as floor plan, plot plan, and certification that the tent is flame retardant. You may also be required to pay a permit fee. Your city may require permits for both indoor and outdoor canopies, so it's best to check before your event.

Comercial canopies: Large businesses can set up in a tent

One of the nation's worst disasters of all time, Hurricane Katrina, gave the tent and canopy industry the ultimate test and it has stood up to the challenge.

WalMart in Waveland, Miss., set up a tent quickly after the disaster to answer the need for bare essentials and even a few luxuries.

They put up a 16,000 sq. ft. industrial strength A-frame tent complete with electricity and six 30-ton air conditioners. They were up and running in a very short time doing business to very grateful customers.

If you have a business needing the help of a commercial tent, don't balk about it. Look for what you need and put it to work.

Event canopies: Rent a canopy

You've got a function coming up and you need more room for seating or dining but purchasing a tent or canopy is not feasible. There is another solution. There are many rental companies that have a variety of canopies in all sizes available for rent. Some companies will even come and put up the structure, secure it and take it down when the party is finished.
You will be amazed at all the different styles you can choose from. Some of these tents look like castles! You can have anything from simple to elegant. The rental companies can even supply the tables and chairs… There you have it all in one phone call.

Event canopies: When your event is larger than your building

The town community center is perfect for most gatherings but you've planned one that is bigger than the building can handle. With no other choice in your small town, you can extend the space of the public building by putting up a canopy/tent adjacent to the building to take on the overflow.
If you work with the manufacturer it is sure you'll be able to connect the canopy to the building using "cat walk" joiners or other innovative ways. Manufacturers have engineers on hand to solve just these types of problems.

Canopy accessories: Side rails add interest to your booth

There are a variety of accessories available for canopies that can be purchased separately from your canopy shelter.

Side rails, purchased separately, can convert your canopy into an attractive exhibit booth. The side rail hardware is attached to the legs of the canopy and the fabric covers the side of the “booth” about 40 inches up from the ground leaving the top half open for your exhibit. Many manufacturers also offer digital printing and silk screen printing that make your side panels stand out of the crowd.

Military canopies: Military designed canopies and structures are often used

The military provides command posts, remote tactical shelters, warehouses and portable medical facilities. Quite often the military will design what they want and have a manufacturer provide them with the canopy or tent made to that design.
One design is one that allows maximum free standing floor space in a vertical sidewall shelter design in different sizes. It allows for special lighting and even double doors, if needed.
Current uses for this particular military design include, tactical command posts, chemical warfare decontamination shelters, ablution facilities, mess halls, barracks, medical treatment shelters, portable warehouses and currently serve as general tactical field operation shelters for land mine retrieval operations internationally.

Commercial canopies: Trade shows are successful with a good commercial canopy

An invaluable asset for a company that takes their business to trade shows is a good commercial canopy or canopy tent. The size and type for a trade show display booth would be chosen with your product in mind. Getting the right canopy, however, will make you look professional and will absolutely garner more sales.

Consider a large, bright yellow tent with bold, brass graphics printed on it… who could pass that up? They'd see you for blocks away and you'd become the topic of conversation as these folks make their way to your site. It is also real easy to give directions to your site by saying, “Look for the yellow tent.”

Check the warranty on your pop up canopy

If you use your pop up canopy a lot, it's inevitable that you'll encounter some bad weather. Don't assume that your canopy is under warranty for damage caused in storms. Because it can be so dangerous to have your canopy up during a storm, many warranties don't cover canopies that have been damaged by rain, hail or other natural causes. Be sure to double check your warranty to see what it includes and doesn't include.