20x40 High Peak Tent Rental
$810 setup and takedown included
No center poles, wide-open floor. The frame holds the roof up, so nothing stands in the middle of your tables, stage, or photos. Sides are 8 ft high.
The 20x40 High Peak is the tent to pick when the party is on a driveway, concrete, turf, or a parking lot. It covers 800 square feet, about 64 guests at 8 ft tables. We stake it on grass, or on a driveway with grass alongside for the stakes, at no extra fee, and on surfaces we cannot stake we hold it down with water ballast.
Price and what is included
- 2027 price: $810
- One all-in price for the tent, with setup and takedown built in.
- The tent
- 20 ft x 40 ft high peak frame tent (800 sq ft): no center poles on the ground, a wide-open floor, and 8 ft high sides.
- Setup and takedown
- Our crew builds the frame, raises the top, and secures it, then comes back to take it down. On grass, or on a driveway with grass alongside for the stakes, it is staked, with no extra fee. Allow about 5 ft of clear space around the tent footprint for stakes and guy lines.
- Hard-surface fee: add $250
- On concrete, turf, fully paved spots, asphalt, a parking lot, or any surface we cannot stake, a flat $250 hard-surface fee covers the water ballast and tie-downs: four 250-gallon water totes, about 1,000 gallons total, that you fill with your own water. You need a working hose and spigot.
- Delivery
- Delivery fee depends on distance from our Flint Township base.
- Insurance
- We are insured, and we can send a certificate of insurance (COI) to a park, school, church, or venue that asks for one. Request a COI on our COI and W-9 page.
Request a COI
Tent specs
| Size | 20 ft x 40 ft |
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| Floor area | 800 sq ft |
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| Center poles | None on the ground: wide-open floor |
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| Side height (eave) | 8 ft |
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| Surface | Grass, or driveway with grass alongside (staked, no fee); concrete, turf, fully paved, parking lot (water ballast, adds $250) |
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| Stake clearance | About 5 ft of clear space around the tent on all sides when staked |
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| 2027 price | $810, setup and takedown included |
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How many people fit
| Layout | Comfortable | Tight |
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| Banquet rows, 8 ft tables end to end (8 per table) | 64 (8 tables) | 80 (10 tables, 2 extra down the middle) |
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| Separate 8 ft tables, each on its own (8 per table) | 48 (6 tables, 4 ft or more apart) | - |
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| 60 in rounds, about 10 ft apart (8 per round) | 56 (7 rounds) | - |
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| Ceremony, chairs in rows | 90 to 100 | - |
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| Banquet with stage and Fender system | 64 | - |
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| Ceremony with stage and Fender system | 90 to 100 | - |
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| Standing, a few cocktail tables | 120 to 140 | - |
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How we count: 8 guests per 8 ft table (4 per side) and 8 per 60 in round. "Comfortable" leaves walking room. The High Peak can take a tight 80 in banquet rows: with no center poles, 2 extra tables fit down the middle. A dash means we do not list a tight count. Ceremony and standing numbers follow standard tent spacing. These are planning numbers, and we confirm the layout with you before your event.
We recommend setting tables inside the 10x10 grid of the frame, and you can use round tables or long tables there, so the layout is flexible.
Layout drawings
Banquet rows with stage in the 20x40 High Peak: eight 8 ft tables set end to end with 8 chairs each (4 per side), 64 seats, with the portable stage and Fender speakers at one end. Dark dots are the six tent legs. The dashed line shows the stakes about 5 ft out on grass, or on a driveway with grass alongside for the stakes; on concrete, turf, fully paved spots, or another surface we cannot stake, water totes and tie-downs hold the frame down instead. Planning sketch, not to exact scale and not an engineering drawing. Exact placement is set on site.
Separate 8 ft tables in the 20x40 High Peak: six tables, each on its own with 4 ft between table ends, 8 chairs per table (4 per side), 48 seats. Dark dots are the six tent legs; there are no center poles. Planning sketch, not to exact scale and not an engineering drawing. Exact placement is set on site.
Rounds layout in the 20x40 High Peak: seven 60 in round tables with 8 chairs each, 56 seats, about 10 ft apart, with one spot left open for a food or gift table. No center poles to work around. Planning sketch, not to exact scale and not an engineering drawing. Exact placement is set on site.
See every drawing on our tent layouts section.
Surface: grass, driveway, or a surface we cannot stake
We stake on grass, or on a driveway with grass alongside for the stakes, at no extra fee. On concrete, turf, fully paved spots, or any surface we cannot stake, add a flat $250 hard-surface fee. That covers water ballast: four 250-gallon water totes, about 1,000 gallons total, plus tie-downs. You fill the totes with your own water, so you need a working hose and spigot, ready when our crew arrives. If there is no water at the site, we cannot set up on a surface we cannot stake.
- Grass, or a driveway with grass alongside for the stakes: we stake the tent, with no extra fee. Underground utility lines need to be marked through MISS DIG 811 before your setup date, because we drive stakes into the ground.
- Concrete, turf, fully paved spots, asphalt, a parking lot, or another surface we cannot stake: water ballast, a flat $250. The surface should be reasonably flat, with a working hose and spigot within reach. Filling about 1,000 gallons takes a while.
- Allow about 5 ft of clear space around the tent footprint for stakes and guy lines.
- When you book, the booking form asks where you plan on setting up, so we bring the right gear.
- No low wires or tree branches over the tent area, and room for our truck to get reasonably close.
Rental window
- Out Wednesday or Thursday, back Monday or Tuesday. Tents go out on Wednesday or Thursday and are picked up on Monday or Tuesday, based on weather and staff openings.
- No same-day setups or takedowns. We do not set up and take down a tent on the same day.
- Book early for graduation and summer weekends so we can fit your setup into the week.
Add tables, chairs, a stage, sound, and sidewalls
Tables and chairs turn the tent into a dining room, and the stage and Fender system are handy for toasts, announcements, or music. 2027 prices, per item:
Not sure how many tables and chairs you need? Give us your guest count and we will work it out with you.
Tent rental FAQ
How much is the 20x40 High Peak tent?
The 20x40 High Peak is $810 for 2027 bookings. That includes setup and takedown by our crew. On grass, or on a driveway with grass alongside for the stakes, we stake it at no extra charge. On concrete, turf, fully paved spots, asphalt, a parking lot, or any surface we cannot stake, it adds a flat $250 hard-surface fee for water ballast. Delivery fee depends on distance from our Flint Township base.
Can the High Peak go on a driveway, concrete, or turf?
Yes. On grass, or on a driveway with grass alongside for the stakes, we stake it, with no extra fee. On concrete, turf, fully paved spots, asphalt, a parking lot, or any surface we cannot stake, we hold it down with water ballast and tie-downs for a flat $250 hard-surface fee.
How much water does a hard-surface setup need?
When we cannot stake, we use four 250-gallon water totes, about 1,000 gallons total, and you fill them with your own water. You need a working hose and spigot at the site.
What if there is no water at the site?
We need a working hose and spigot to fill the totes. If there is no water at the site, we cannot set the tent up on a surface we cannot stake.
How many people fit in the 20x40 High Peak?
About 64 guests seated comfortably at eight 8 ft tables set end to end in banquet rows, or up to 80 tight: with no center poles, 2 extra tables fit down the middle. With separate 8 ft tables spaced apart, about 48. With 60 in round tables, about 56. We recommend setting tables inside the 10x10 grid of the frame, and you can use round tables or long tables there, so the layout is flexible. For a ceremony with chairs in rows, plan on about 90 to 100. Standing with a few cocktail tables, about 120 to 140.
What is the difference between the High Peak and the pole tents?
The High Peak has no center poles on the ground, so you get a wide-open floor, and it is 8 ft high at the sides. We stake it on grass, or on a driveway with grass alongside for the stakes, and it can go on concrete, turf, fully paved spots, asphalt, or a parking lot with water ballast for a flat $250. Pole tents have center poles, are 7 ft high at the sides, and go on grass only.
Are there any poles in the middle of the High Peak?
No. The frame holds the roof up, so there are no center poles on the ground. You get a wide-open floor for tables, a stage, or photos, with 8 ft high sides.
When do you set up and take down the tent?
Tents go out on Wednesday or Thursday and are picked up on Monday or Tuesday, based on weather and staff openings. We do not do same-day setups or takedowns.
Do underground lines need to be marked before setup?
Yes. Underground utility lines need to be marked through MISS DIG 811 before your setup date, because we drive stakes into the ground.
Do you rent tent sidewalls?
Yes. Sidewalls are $25 per wall. Once they go up, they stay on the tent for the whole rental, so we cannot take them down or roll them up and hand them back partway through. Let us know how many walls you want when you book.
Do you offer dance floors?
No, we do not offer dance floors. If you want open floor space in the tent, we can plan a layout with a couple of tables left out.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are insured, and we can send a certificate of insurance (COI) to a park, school, church, or venue that asks for one.
Check your date
Tell us your date, your town, your guest count, and where you plan on setting up (grass, a driveway, concrete, or turf), and we will put the tent, tables, and chairs together for you.