Camelot Special Events & Tents, Inc.

SAVE MONEY ON STAGE RENTAL BY ASKING 6 QUESTIONS Ask yourself: 1-How big of a stage do I need? 2-What height should the stage be? 3-Do I need the stage dressed? 4-Can the stage be installed/removed during business hours? 5-What is the physical location of the stage? 6-Can I use a self-install style stage? 1-Stage size is determined by what you put on it. A common size for a band stage is 12' x 16' which allows enough room for a drum set, keyboard, and two to three additional performers (maybe a vocalist, and two guitars). But the number of band members as well as the size of the instruments are what will dictate the stage size (think grand piano ). Any supporting equipment which needs to be on the stage such as speaker monitors should also be factored in. A dance performance may have a number of dancers, and depending on the style of dance, may require a significant size stage. For a lecture with one speaker you can get by with a much smaller stage (8' x 8...

The best way to save money when renting a tent is to rent a self-install tent (or canopy). You provide all the labor (not the tent company) so you save a good sum of money (typically about half). Below are links to two pages that make up the instructions for installing a 20 x 30 Canopy. The instructions are basically the same for a 20 x 20 Canopy with one less center pole and two fewer side poles. Just click on the links to view them (or copy and paste them into your browser). Remember to measure the area the Canopy will be installed in. A 20 x 20 will require approximately 28' x 28' because the stakes are four feet from the tent on four sides. A 20 x 30 needs 28' x 38'. CLICK HERE For Canopy Instructions: HOW TO SET UP A CANOPY (Page 1) HOW TO SET UP A CANOPY (Page 2) Following are some guidelines for installing a canopy: You want to have a minimum of two people involved when you start the actual install. This will make it easier when you unroll the vin...