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Planning an outdoor event?

In and around Edmonton, tent rentals are a necessity.

In addition to providing shelter from unpredictable Alberta weather, party tent rentals can be transformed into attractive venues for weddings, festivals, indoor tradeshows, and other special events with walls, backdrops, lighting, and décor packages.

Our knowledgeable staff can help you determine what size and type of tent rentals are best suited to your party, wedding, or special event.

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Easy-Up Canopy Tent

  • 15 standing guests. 10 seated guests.
  • Fantastic for staging areas for your backyard event.
  • Easy to set up and take down yourself.

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APC Tent

  • 10 – 100 standing guests. 10 – 80 seated guests.
  • Perfect for any type of backyard event.
  • Affordable and easy to set up and take down yourself.

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Frame Tent

  • 10 – 300 standing guests. 10 – 180 seated guests.
  • Open interior with no support poles.
  • Great in backyard events to large festivals.

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Pole Tent

  • 100 – 2500 standing guests. 100 – 720 seated guests.
  • Large tent rental perfect for major events.
  • Amazing sleek, peaked roof.

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Clearspan Tent

  • 100 – 1200 standing guests. 100 – 600 seated guests.
  • Open interior with no support poles.
  • Window walls included.

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Tent Accessories

  • String lighting.
  • Tent walls and windows for select tents.
  • Tent heaters and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Many factors affect the tent size for any event. For example, a head table, stage, bar area, buffet line, gift tables, or dance floor require additional space. We would be happy to assist you with choosing a tent size.

Northern Alberta can experience extremely volatile weather patterns throughout the summer months. Therefore, according to the manufacturer’s specifications, the tent must be anchored with stakes. The preferred method of anchoring is to attach the tent to the ground with large metal stakes. In some cases, we can secure the tent to permanent fixtures.

Yes, you can. We can drill holes and stake into concrete and asphalt. Asphalt plugs are then used to fill the holes for minimal disruption and cost:

  • Stakes may be driven up to 48″ into the ground.
  • Asphalt holes are approximately 1½” in diameter.
  • Plugs are made from an asphalt compound designed to bond to the surface as it dries.
  • The plugs may look similar to marks that already occur naturally in asphalt.
  • Once installed, plugs are designed to blend into the asphalt over time.
  • Asphalt plugs patch the holes, but may not create a perfectly invisible repair.

Yes—this is extremely important.

All underground lines must be located before the installation of the tent. All tents must be adequately anchored, which involves driving 24″ to 42″ stakes into the ground. These stakes could inflict costly and hazardous damage on underground utilities.

We require that you contact Utility Safety Partners approximately 30 days before your event. They can be reached at 1-800-242-3447 or utilitysafety.ca. They will come out and locate the buried utilities at no charge. However, Utility Safety Partners only locates Primary utilities, including gas, electrical, water, and communication lines. They do not locate any secondary lines or utilities installed after the initial major services were put into place, such as septic fields, underground sprinkler systems, and irrigation lines. We can recommend a private line locater if required.

The type of tent you rent will determine how much additional space is required. A frame tent requires an additional 5′ around the perimeter. If you are renting a 20’ x 20’ frame tent, you should allow yourself a 30’ x 30’ area free of obstructions. If you are interested in a pole tent, we suggest you leave a minimum of 8’ to 10’ around the perimeter. For example, if you plan to rent a 40’ x 60’ tent, we suggest a clear, level area, approximately 60’ x 80’. These additional allowances are strictly guidelines. If your space is smaller, feel free to call the office to arrange a site visit.

If the ground has a significant slope, setting up a tent is probably not feasible. However, a good rule of thumb is to ask yourself if you would be comfortable sitting at a table for a meal.

If you are unsure, take a chair out to the area, move it around to all the various spots, and try it out. If you feel comfortable in all the areas, it is possible to have a tent erected. If you have any doubts, it may be a good idea to have one of our staff members come out to do a site check.

Setting up tents on decks is something we occasionally do, but we like to do a site visit before to ensure that the tent will fit and that there are no surprises when our installation staff arrives with the tent.

Look over the available sizes in the Frame Tent section. If you feel one of them may work for your event, please contact the office to arrange a site visit.

Our policy is that only our trained staff set up pole tents and frame tents.

If the space where you plan to set up the tent is large, flat, and appears to be clear of any obstructions, a site visit is probably not required. It is always good to pace off or measure the area to have a basic idea of its dimensions. Suppose the space is irregular or has obstacles (I.e., overhead lines, decks, gardens, trees, etc.) in the way. In that case, a site visit is recommended.

Yes, we do. We have Easy-Up Canopies and All-Purpose Canopies (APCs), and they are extremely popular. They are easy to set up, take down, and transport; however, they must be set up on grass or loose gravel. In most cases, two or three people can install an APC within an hour. These tents are available with or without walls. APCs are available for pickup and return.

The manufacturer suggests a minimum of 5’ around the perimeter to allow sufficient space for staking. We do not offer site visits for All-Purpose Canopy rentals.

Once you have decided that you will require our services, it is best to book right away. At the time of booking, we require four things: A 50% deposit, the signed rental agreement, tent waiver form, and a valid credit card number on file.

Please note that the person that provides the credit card number must be the same person who signs the rental agreement. Once we have received these items, your order will be confirmed. Any changes you make to the order will adjust the balance owing. The deposit amount will remain the same.

It is difficult for us to say whether a permit will be required for your specific tent event. As all districts and municipalities have different rules, it is always best to check with the governing body in your area to see if a permit will be required. Please keep in mind that the Building and Development Branch, the Liquor Board, and Fire Department in your area may also need to be made aware of your event.

We can't say enough great things about our experience with River City Events. They provided rentals for our 2026 World Triathlon event in Edmonton, and the entire process was exceptional from start to finish. Planning our VIP tent and décor was seamless. Their team was responsive, professional, and truly helped bring our vision to life. The tents were outstanding quality; providing a comfortable escape from the sun and holding up flawlessly through the torrential rain we experienced over the weekend. Their reliability and attention to detail gave us complete confidence throughout the event. The Do North Events team highly recommend River City Events to anyone planning an event and look forward to working with them again in the future.
Courtney B, Do North Events
We used River City Events for our 5th annual event, and this was by far the best service, quality of tent and supplies we’ve had. From the booking process, communication, set up and take down, River City Events nailed it! We have found our forever rental company. Thank you for making this event amazing and for the outstanding customer service. We highly recommend using them!
Rolly View Community Association
When 100mm of rain hit the forecast for our big day, Maranda and Kurtis were at our venue and on the phone helping us pivot our plans. The set up and take down was efficient and I felt confident in the rental team to make our day a success.
Jordan L
We cannot say enough wonderful things about River City Events! Their generosity and support played a huge role in the success of our RunRaiser event at Laurier Heights School. They provided two large 20x20 rental tents that helped create a welcoming and functional space for our students. From start to finish, the service was exceptional. The entire team was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping our event succeed. A special thank you to Matthew and Maranda, who were absolutely amazing to work with. Their kindness, flexibility, and willingness to help made the entire process seamless and stress-free. It's rare to find a company that combines outstanding customer service with such strong community support. We are incredibly grateful for everything River City Events did for us and would highly recommend them to anyone planning an event. Thank you for helping make our event such a tremendous success!
Jill T, Laurier Heights School
I dealt with the River City team, specifically Maranda (customer care) and Kurtis (field supervisor), for a wedding we held at our residence on 20-Jun-26. My son and his fiancé had planned the wedding for the past year or so. In the week leading up to the wedding, the forecast on the day was looking poor. We were due for 50 to 100 mm of rain and cold temps. The location that we had planned for the tent was not going to work so we needed a plan B. Maranda and Kurtis helped us pivot to a different tent style with a different anchoring system given only a couple of days notice. We added a propane heater and a couple of additional place settings, again at last minute. The team arrived for set up and take down near the beginning of the window they had given us and they didn't mess around. You can trust River City Events when planning your most critical celebrations. Thanks to them, our wedding was a success!
Jeremy M
We used River City Events for the tent, table, chair, bar, podium, and pipe and drape rentals for our wedding. We were absolutely blown away by the level of continuously exceptional customer service we received as we went through the planning stages over the past several months. In particular, the numerous last-minute changes we had right at the end due to trying to plan the wedding from another city with the weather forecast changing every other day... they just continued to be helpful, patient, and polite. Everything turned out perfectly, and we absolutely could not have done it without them. They turned my husband's late grandparents' airplane hangar, very near and dear to our hearts, into our perfect wedding venue. Big shout out to Meganne and the delivery/set up crew for their great efforts and working with us every step of the way.
Ted P
We had a last-minute party preparation and River City Events staff was able to accommodate us. They came to set up our tent at the day and timeframe that was promised. The guys who came to set up the tent did a great job! They were friendly, quick, and respectful. This will not be the last time we will rent from this company. We highly recommend them!
BeCAN Immigration Services
The tent looked great, and we appreciate all the blood, sweat, and lack of sleep that went into setting it up.
Misericordia Hospital
I just want to thank you so much for all your help and patience! This wouldn't have been as smooth if it wasn't for all your gracious help.
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