Choosing the Perfect Sized Canopy for Your Event

Whether you’re planning an outdoor event or you’re a vendor at the local farmer’s market, canopy tents are a great addition to your out of home business operations. Tents can create uniformity for your brand’s field marketing initiatives, offer customers much-needed shade, and simply help you stand out from the crowd when your brand goes outdoors. Keep reading to learn how to select the perfect canopy size for your event needs.

Types of Canopy Tents

Knowing which types of canopy tents are available can help you select the proper type and size for your unique needs: 

• Pole Tents: As the name indicates, pole canopy tents are propped up using poles. They often have center and side poles that offer unusually high peaks to accommodate large crowds. As one of the most popular types of canopy tents, these come in a variety of sizes with ample flexibility for modular features.

• Dome Tents: Dome tents often require the continuous operation of air fixtures, such as one or multiple air blowers to maintain their unique shape. Since they appear fun and inviting, they are ideal for school activities, product previews, event registrations, and more. These tents work well with an  inflatable tube man for a fun and creative event set up.

• Instant Pop-Up Canopy Tents: Instant pop-up canopy tents are the simplest and temporary solutions for your canopy tent needs. They are easy to install and dismantle, in addition to being highly portable. Because of this, they are perfect for short-term events.

• Cross-Cable Frame Tents: While most canopy tents discussed so far need to be staked, cross-cable frame tents are the exception. As such, one can easily install them across different surfaces and terrains. The robust aluminum frame helps keep the high peaks erect even in windy conditions. Perfect for days where the weather will be unpredictable.

• Shade Canopies: Most shade canopies are slightly larger than your regular canopies and can accommodate larger crowds. You will often see these products at events such as fairs, farmer’s markets, and music shows.

Standard Canopy Tent Sizes

If you plan to purchase the canopy tent and reuse it for different events, it can be slightly difficult to commit to a fixed size. In such a case, the best approach would be to calculate your booth space requirements for the largest possible event and invest in the canopy tent that fits your needs. Alternatively, you can pick out the smallest operational size and purchase multiple units of the same to scale from event to event. 

Some of the common standard canopy sizes that you will come across are:

• 6’ x 6’
• 6’ x 10’
• 10’ x 10’
• 15’ x 10’
• 20’ x 10’
• 20’ x 20’

These are only standard sizes. However, your canopy’s size can be customized depending on your requirements. Plus, the customization also extends to models, size, color, accessory options, and more. 

Venue Size and Placement

The best way to figure out the sizing of a canopy tent is to stake out the venue. Naturally, you would want to cover the entirety of the floor area of the venue, which can be your basis for measuring the canopy tent size.

Apart from measuring the surface area, you will also have to factor in the placement. Are you installing the canopy on grass? Or would it be staked on a beach? Would you be setting it up in concrete? Or carpet? Think about where you will be placing your canopy before deciding on which canopy to get. You can explore installation accessories that will support your unique outdoor location needs.

Headcount Considerations

While venue size offers the best estimate of the canopy size you need, consider the interior space of the tent your brand will require. Are you performing product demonstrations, hosting a course, or creating a canopy for your outdoor salesfloor? All of these considerations impact the number of expected people who need to be in your space at one time. 

For instance, an uncovered section of your event space may be needed to accommodate foot traffic. You can set up flags or adjustable banner stands to create cohesive flow between your canopy and exposed spaces. 

Weather Conditions

The weather conditions during the event are a significant consideration in addition to the requirements discussed above. The elements may influence the type of canopy that you pick for the event and the installation techniques you use to secure your set up.

A canopy that has sidewalls on all four sides is best for potential bad weather, as it can prevent wind and rain from entering the space. On the other hand, canopy tents with no sidewalls can come in handy during summers when the cross-ventilation can offer some relief from the heat. 

Final Words

When deciding on what type and size canopy tent to order, you have to take into account many different factors. Once you consider the factors discussed above, you can easily decide which tent will work best for your needs. There are many ways to elevate your outdoor set up with custom marketing tools like adjustable banner stands and yard signs. Once you find your perfect sized canopy tent, consider other accessories you can use to help your brand stand out at your next outdoor function.