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Tent Rentals in Duluth, MN & Superior, WI

A tent for every size of yes.

Pole tents, frame tents and canopies you can put up yourself. Tell us how many guests are coming and we will work out the size. We deliver, set up and take down.

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Grandma’s Marathon

Exclusive tent provider

60 × 100 ft

Our largest tent

40 × 100 ft

Our largest frame tent

To scale

Your layout drawn before the day

Tent rental in Duluth and Superior, from a 20 x 20 canopy you put up yourself to a 60 x 100 pole tent we set up for you.

Two ways to start: browse the tents below and add the ones you like to your wishlist, or tell us about the event and we will work out the size with you. Get a quote or call (218) 724-4646.

Pole tents

Pole tents give you that classic backyard wedding look. The center poles lift the top into tall peaks, and they are an invitation to decorate: wrapped in fabric, strung with globe lights, or hung with a chandelier. Our 40-foot-wide pole tents can be built longer than the sizes in the catalogue: if you need a 40 x 200, we can make that happen. Our largest tent, a 60 x 100, is the one that goes up for Grandma’s Marathon.

One thing to plan for: a pole tent is staked, so it needs an additional five feet on each side. A 40 x 80 tent wants a 50 x 90 patch of lawn.

Frame tents

Would you like a flexible tent that can be weighted or staked? A frame tent stands on its own frame, with no poles in the middle of the room, so tables and a dance floor can go anywhere under it. We offer traditional frame tents and high peak frame tents, up to 40 x 100. Because a frame tent can be held down with weights instead of stakes, it is a good fit for a driveway or a patio.

Canopy tents you set up yourself

Would you like to set up a tent on your own? Our canopy tents come in 20 x 20, 20 x 30 and 20 x 40, with setup instructions, and they are a great option for small backyard gatherings and graduation parties. Pick one up at our shop on Ogden Avenue and we will load it for you. If you want the tent, tables and chairs in one price, see our graduation packages.

Sidewalls, lights and heaters

Sidewalls close a tent in against wind and rain, solid or with windows, with doors to match. String lights, globe lights and chandeliers finish it after dark, propane and diesel heaters keep it warm when the evening turns cold, and fans keep the air moving on a hot afternoon.

How to choose a tent

Start with three questions, and the answer usually picks itself.

  • What is underneath it? Grass takes stakes, so any tent works. On pavement, a frame tent can sit on weights, and a pole tent can be anchored into the asphalt with the property owner’s permission.
  • What happens under it? A seated dinner with a dance floor needs far more room per guest than a ceremony in rows or a standing reception. Tell us which, and we will draw it.
  • What should it look like? High peaks and center poles read as a wedding. A clear span reads as a room. Window walls keep the view; solid walls keep the weather out.

You do not have to guess, and you do not need to know your tent size. Most people know how many guests are coming, and that is where we start. Our Party CAD system lays out the tent, the tables, the bar and the dance floor to scale, so the layout is settled before anything is loaded onto a truck.

What goes with the tent

  • Solid walls and window walls, tent doors and vinyl gutters
  • Strings of globe lights, chandelier lights, LED and par can lighting
  • Center pole and edge pole drape
  • Tent weights, from 60 pounds to 300 and 500 pounds
  • Tent heaters and fans
  • Tables and chairs, dance floors, and linens and drape

Delivered, set up and taken down

Have tent… will travel! We travel quite a bit for events: up the North Shore, along the South Shore, and throughout Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin. Our professional staff will deliver, set up and tear down, so you have more time to enjoy your event. Encore is proud to be the exclusive tent provider for Grandma’s Marathon.

In Their Words

Why people ask for an encore.

★★★★★ 4.8 average from 49 Google reviews

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“Tylar was incredibly helpful in securing my company a very last minute tent rental. Their whole team was responsive, professional, and the tent was already set up upon our arrival to the event.”

Andra M. · Company event

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“We rented a tent, chairs, tables and a dance floor from Encore Event & Party for a wedding. Everything was really nice and the tent looked wonderful!”

Alexis K. · Wedding tent

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“Very good experience renting a do it yourself 20×30 tent. Tent and materials were brought to and put in my vehicle, good instructions were given and was easy to set up.”

Eric F. · Set-it-yourself tent

FAQ

Tents & Canopies FAQs

What size tent do I need?

Most people do not know, and that is completely fine. Tell us how many guests you expect and how you want them seated, and we will work out the size with you. Our Party CAD system draws your tables, dance floor and tent to scale, so you can see that everything fits before the day.

What is the difference between a pole tent and a frame tent?

A pole tent has center poles and high peaks: the classic backyard wedding look, with poles you can decorate and light. It is staked, so it needs about five extra feet on every side. A frame tent has no center poles and can be weighted or staked, which makes it the flexible choice for tighter spots.

Can a tent go on a driveway or a parking lot?

Yes. A frame tent can be held down with weights instead of stakes, and we carry tent weights from 60 pounds up to 300 and 500 pounds. We can install a pole tent on asphalt or in a parking lot too. It is anchored into the surface, so we need the property owner's permission before we do.

How big can you go?

Bigger than the catalogue shows. Our 40-foot-wide pole tents can be built much longer than the sizes listed, up to a 40 x 200 if you need it, and our largest tent is a 60 x 100. Tell us what you are planning and we will work it out.

Can I set up a tent myself?

Yes, a canopy tent. Our 20 x 20, 20 x 30 and 20 x 40 canopies are made for it and come with setup instructions. You can pick one up at our shop in Superior, where we load it into your vehicle. Frame and pole tents are installed by our crew.

Do you deliver and set up?

Yes. Our staff delivers, sets up and tears down throughout Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin.

Can I get walls, lights and heat with the tent?

Yes. We rent solid walls and window walls, tent doors and gutters, strings of globe lights, chandeliers and LED lighting, and we carry heaters and fans.

How long can I keep my rentals?

Our one-day rental price is the same as our three-day price, so you can pick up early and keep your rentals through the weekend without paying more in rental fees.

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Tell us the date, the place and about how many guests. We'll come back with what fits and what it costs.

1119 Ogden Ave, Superior, WI · Monday to Friday, 9 to 4 · 4.8★ on Google