EventQuip Wins IFAI 2011 International Award of Excellence for the National Museum of American Jewish History Opening Celebration
We are extremely pleased to announce that EventQuip was recognized with the 2011 International Achievement Award (IAA) for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications! The awards ceremony took place last night at the IFAI Expo Americas 2011 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. EventQuip received the Award of Excellence for our overnight tent installation for the […]
Check out this Timelapse Video of Our Recent Floor & Tent Installation for a Fundraiser for President Obama
If you’ve never seen a custom-designed tent floor built, piece by piece; or a tent installed within a matter of hours, you’ve got to check this video out! This timelapse video shares the installation of a tent we installed for a recent fundraising event for President Barack Obama at a private home in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. […]
Tenting Over a Pool Requires VERY Careful Planning for this Main Line Philadelphia Wedding
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] For many, the idea of hosting a large tented event in their backyard seems impossible. The useable area is too small, there’s fencing or landscaping on all sides, the neighbors’ homes are too close, or, as in this case, there’s a swimming pool right smack in the middle. Have no fear! Over the years, […]
Big Tents Get Washed in GIANT Washing Machines
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our tents travel from one sensational party to the next, week in and week out. Known for quality equipment and impeccable service, our clients expect our tents to be clean and in good repair. To maintain such high standards, we need state-of-the-art equipment to wash, dry and repair our thousands of tents on a daily basis. Our giant tent washing machine, […]
When It Comes to Tent Sidewall, Do You Know Your Options?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When it comes to renting a tent for your party, every discerning host considers the type of tent to select, sure, but the selection shouldn’t stop at the ceiling. Just like a house, the style of the tent walls are just as important. Walls or “sidewalls” as they are called in tent equipment terminology, are a […]
All About Tents and the Importance of the On-site Walk-Through for Outdoor Events
The importance of a site inspection or walk-through of the property to be tented is crucial to the success of the event. One of our tent specialists will accompany the client, as well as their wedding planner and/or event designer on a comprehensive tour of the grounds to envision how the event will unfold. […]
Tenting at Home: What Challenges to Expect from the Unexpected
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][us_single_image image=”9476″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]At one time or another, everyone considers the idea of hosting a tented event at their home. Why not? Tents can serve as an extension of your home allowing you to entertain larger numbers of family and friends in a personal, outdoor setting. While the ending result is as romantic as you […]
An Award-Winning Tented Corporate Event takes Place at the Bottom of a Rock Quarry
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][us_single_image image=”9538″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] We are often asked to install tents of all shapes and sizes in the oddest places. In this case, our friends at GEP Philly orchestrated an event that took our tenting skills to the bottom of a rock quarry. At EventQuip, we certainly love a good challenge and were up […]
Weathering the Storm: Outdoor Safety Tips for Lightning Storm Season
Under normal weather conditions tents provide an excellent haven for outdoor events. But let’s remember, tents of any kind are temporary structures made of fabric and are not intended to be occupied during extreme weather conditions. As we see the Summer season come to a close, and temperatures continue to fluctuate back and forth from […]
Aerial Photographs of Tents Provide A Bird’s Eye View
Aerial photography is a vitally important commercial skill. Despite the global recession, real estate constitutes a large portion of our economy and the best way to illustrate the value of a building – temporary or permanent – is with a photograph taken from the air. Whenever possible, EventQuip owner, Ed Knight takes to the skies […]