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For weddings, school carnivals, or family barbecues a party tent is a good way to provide shade for party goers or to help protect food or the DJ. Depending on your need you may want a tent with solid sides or with windowed walls. Or maybe you don’t need walls at all and a canopy-style tent would be better. Here is a list of the best party tents for both outside and inside gatherings in a variety of styles.
ABCCANOPY 10x10 Outdoor Canopy Tent
Versatile for indoors and outdoors
The ABCCANOPY party tent is just big enough for shelter guests who want to mingle a little bit outside of the heat or rain. It’s perfect for sheltering the DJ, drink bar, or food table.
Pros:
- Easy to set up
- Waterproof
- Available in multiple colors
Cons:
- Not for sheltering large parties
This outdoor party tent pops up easily without any tools and can be used with or without its three side panels. It features 100 square feet of inside space. That’s large enough for several people to congregate underneath it, or to provide some protection to the DJ or refreshment tables at your event. Because it is made from heavy polyester it’s waterproof and can be used poolside, too. You’re not limited to a white tent, either. This party tent comes in eight different colors including pink, royal blue, and forest green. The frame is strong enough to withstand windows up to 30 miles per hour without toppling over or bending under the pressure. This party tent can be used indoors too, for proms or other school events inside a gymnasium or in a church cultural hall.
LEMY 10’x30’ Outdoor Party Tent w/ Removable Sidewalls
Cover picnic tables
The LEMY outdoor party tent can be enclosed or open to create the space you need for your event. The removable sidewalls have arched windows.
Pros:
- Large tent
- Removable sidewalls
- Heavy-duty construction
Cons:
- Sidewalls only have one entrance
This outdoor party tent is really large - big enough to hold a large picnic table or several small tables for your next reunion or outside dining event. It can also be used to shade patrons during outdoor wedding ceremonies. This outdoor party tent has sidewalls with arched windows that can be added to create a large room to host dinner parties, or to keep bugs away from guests. When up, the sidewalls only allow for a single entrance. The tent frame is made from heavy-duty metal and the canopy and sidewalls are materials that won’t wear down in extreme weather.
Quictent Screen House Party Tent
Keep the bugs away
This party tent is good for late-night dinners or campouts. The mesh sides keep bugs out while still allowing good airflow.
Pros:
- Mesh sides
- Keeps bugs out
- Good for camping
Cons:
- Not the most convenient for some parties
For parties in areas where there are a lot of bugs, the Quictent party tent is a good solution. Its side walls aren’t solid as other party tents. Instead, its walls have mesh netting to allow party goers to see out without bugs being able to get inside. It is a good choice if you need a place for people to eat or sit with good ventilation. The Quictent party tent comes in a variety of sizes so you can find one that is great for hosting small parties at your own home, or for setting up at a venue for a much larger gathering.
Easyzon Pop Up Canopy Tent
Easy setup
The NSdirect outdoor tent doesn’t have side panels. Instead, it simply has a canopy to offer shade during your party. It comes in two different sizes, 10x10 and 10x20. Both will keep the sun off your party and especially help protect food, music, and other important parts of your gathering. The frame is made from steel and is easy to simply pop up and set into place. The canopy itself is made from Oxford fabric, so it blocks out UV rays and is water-resistant. When you’re not using this party tent, it packs away in the included carrying bag.
Pros:
- Easy to set up
- Made from Oxford fabric
- Includes carry bag
Cons:
- No sides
The Easyzon outdoor tent doesn’t have side panels. Instead, it simply has a canopy to offer shade during your party. It measures 10 feet x 10 feet and is designed to keep the sun off your party and especially help protect food, music, and other important parts of your gathering. The frame is made from steel and is easy to simply pop up and set into place. The canopy itself is made from Oxford fabric, so it blocks out UV rays and is water-resistant. When you’re not using this party tent, it packs away in the included carrying bag.
That about covers it!
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If you’re hosting a get-together at your home, or need a small space to keep your surround sound setup safe from traffic, water or weather, then the ABCCANOPY 10x10 Outdoor Canopy Tent will work just fine. It is easy to set up and can even be used indoors!
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