Tents

[cjmea]

I bought one off Amazon a few months ago, but have since seen the same ones at Walmart for $80 or so.

Whatever you get, make sure you get a few side walls with them. Trust me- if it's raining or the wind is blowing, you'll want them!

[bugsandbows]

I had gone through three canopys in just over a year, due to storms. Invest wisely & pay the big bucks so you do not loose 3/4 of your merchandise. I have the white one from Academy Sports & Outdoors that is used to hold a small camper or truck. It is actually a 10x20, but when I use it in a 10x10 space I drop the back 1/2 off to cover the back or on hot days we will tie it to a tree for extra shade. Get creative and bring tons on bungee cords. The most important thing is to have weights. Sand bags just don't cut it in North Texas! My DH made me 2' cement poles that hang from the canopy. they are about 40lbs each. I use 4 and have not had a problem when the wind & rain start up. You can use pvc pipe filled w/ cement. I still have the walls from the ez up tents, so I just use them to wrap around the sides when the rain comes in. When I set-up I leave the walls layed out around the tent for easy handling. Bring two blowers if it is hot in your neck of country. I purchased mine from Lowes and love the adjustable settings. 40-50 ea. I am enclosing a pic!

[Leona]

Originally Posted by bugsandbows

I had gone through three canopys in just over a year, due to storms. Invest wisely & pay the big bucks so you do not loose 3/4 of your merchandise. I have the white one from Academy Sports & Outdoors that is used to hold a small camper or truck. It is actually a 10x20, but when I use it in a 10x10 space I drop the back 1/2 off to cover the back or on hot days we will tie it to a tree for extra shade. Get creative and bring tons on bungee cords. The most important thing is to have weights. Sand bags just don't cut it in North Texas! My DH made me 2' cement poles that hang from the canopy. they are about 40lbs each. I use 4 and have not had a problem when the wind & rain start up. You can use pvc pipe filled w/ cement. I still have the walls from the ez up tents, so I just use them to wrap around the sides when the rain comes in. When I set-up I leave the walls layed out around the tent for easy handling. Bring two blowers if it is hot in your neck of country. I purchased mine from Lowes and love the adjustable settings. 40-50 ea. I am enclosing a pic!

Thanks, great ideas---where did you get your wall looking displays??

[Leona]

Originally Posted by PrettyNPink

I found this...hope it helps

Sam's Club - E-Z Up Instant Shelter Canopy - 10' x 10'

Ok you ribbon queens, I just bought and set up the tent from Sam's,
WELL worth the money and easy to set up, I got this this for my daughter
who has (ButtercupBowtique.com), I would highly highly recommend this tent. Hope this helps.

[specialhome]

I am going to need a tent for a show in Oct. This one from sams looks really nice but I don't know if I can bring myself to pay almost $200 for one.

[tynetyne]

I got my tent from Sams and it was only $150.00. Love it!, but it does take more than 2 people to put it up. Practice before going to a show.
jackie

[bugsandbows]

They are from Oklahoma and cost alot of money. I was able to purchase them second hand so it wasn't nearly as expensive as new. check out eventlister.com or craftlister.com for used ones.

[perfectkristin]

We got ours for around $70 at Kmart

[twinkinkkids]

Originally Posted by BELLASMEME

IMO ...... IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON REALLY DOING ALOT OF SHOWS, I WOULD INVEST IN THE E Z UP WHITE CANOPY WITH THE ZIP UP SIDEWALLS , WHEN IT IS COLD , WINDY OR RAINING , THE SIDES COME IN VERY HANDY !!

I agree. I got my ezup at Sams Club for $200. It was so nice to use. It came with a roller bag, 4 sidewalls, a place to display a sign, and an awning. It was very simple to setup. If you plan on doing a few shows- it is well worth it. The quality is great. My parents had bought me an inexpensive one and it was a pain. Good luck. It is well worth researching before you buy.
Heather
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[ldelzer]

I just bought that same tent (the Sam's tent)! I'm hoping it will help me when I have to travel by myself.

Notice that the Sam's tent has an overhang in the front. I thought that was a pretty cool feature.