20x20 Commercial Frame Tent Rental

SIZE

20 ft x 20 ft (400 sq ft)

INTERIOR

No center poles — fully open

MANUFACTURER

Aztec Tents — High Peak Series

WIND RATING

Rated 60+ MPH when anchored

SEATING (RECT. TABLES)

Up to 48 guests

SEATING (ROUND TABLES)

Up to 40 guests

STANDING / COCKTAIL

65–75 guests

FEATURES

High peak roof, crew-installed, sidewalls available separately

It Fits Most Backyards

A 20x20 tent needs a clear flat area of roughly 24x24 feet including staking clearance at the perimeter. That footprint lands cleanly in most residential backyards without touching the fence line, the pool, or the driveway. It is the largest tent that works as a standard backyard installation — which is exactly why more customers book it than any other size.

400 Sq Ft With No Poles in the Middle

Frame tents have no center poles — the aluminum frame supports the canopy entirely from the perimeter. All 400 square feet are usable interior space. You are not working around a pole in the middle of your table layout. Six rectangle tables fit with guests on all sides. Four round tables fit with room to circulate between them.

The High Peak Roofline

The peaked center roof rises above the perimeter frame line. Rain runs off cleanly rather than pooling at the edges. The visual profile looks more formal and finished than a flat-top tent. When guests drive up and see the peak above the fence line, they know the host put real thought into the setup. That is the moment the 20x20 earns its place on the most-popular list.

Aztec Commercial Grade — Not a Rented Canopy

We hear from customers who booked "commercial tents" from other companies and watched a pop-up canopy get unloaded from a van. Aztec Tents are the professional event industry standard — the same brand used at weddings, festivals, and corporate installations. Wind-rated at 60+ mph, anchored to manufacturer specification, and inspected between every rental.

Crew Does Everything

Our tent crew installs the day before and breaks down the day after. You are not assembling a frame the morning of the party or staking anything into your lawn. Show up to your event and the tent is standing, anchored, and ready for tables and chairs. That is the only way we do it — because commercial tent installation done wrong is a safety problem, not just an inconvenience.

Add Lights, Cooling, and More

The 20x20 pairs naturally with globe tent lights ($45), Portacool evaporative fans ($169), patio heaters ($110), and misting systems for cooling in Texas summer heat. These accessories attach to or position around the tent frame to transform the space from functional shade into a fully set evening venue. Ask us about add-ons when you book.

6ft Rectangle Tables — Up to 48 Guests

Six 6ft rectangle tables fit under the 20x20 with chairs along all long sides. This is the most common layout for graduation parties and family reunions — long rows of tables with guests across from each other. If you skip chairs at the table ends you seat 36 more comfortably. Use 8ft rectangle tables and the count rises to up to 54 guests in six-table rows.

60" Round Tables — Up to 40 Guests

Four 60" round tables fit with 8 to 10 guests per table. This layout suits formal dinners, rehearsal dinners, and any event where face-to-face conversation at the table matters. The round configuration also leaves better circulation pathways between tables than a rectangle layout of the same guest count. All round tables in our inventory are white and plan to be covered with linens.

Cocktail / Standing Layout — 65 to 75 Guests

Remove seated tables and the open 400 square feet handles 65 to 75 people as a cocktail or mingling space. Add cocktail (high-top) tables for a reception-style layout. This works well for milestone birthday parties, graduation open houses, and corporate receptions where guests cycle through rather than sitting for a full meal.

Mixed Use — Food Station + Seating

Many customers use the 20x20 as a covered food-and-seating zone within a larger event footprint. Two or three tables serve as the buffet and drink station along one side. Remaining tables seat 20 to 30 guests who want to eat out of the sun. The rest of the event — inflatables, games, activity areas — happens in the open yard. This is the most common backyard birthday party configuration we see.

Grass Setup — 811 Call Required

All underground utilities must be marked before our crew stakes the tent. Call 811 at least 5 business days before your event date to schedule the free marking service — they mark water, gas, electrical, fiber, and public utility lines. Private lines (irrigation systems, septic laterals) are your responsibility to mark before our crew arrives. Stakes go 36 inches into the ground and must not hit any utility.

Concrete Setup — Extra Charge Applies

Concrete installation uses water barrel anchors or drill anchors. There is an additional charge for concrete setups — note your surface type at booking so we arrive with the correct equipment. Water barrels require a water source within 100 feet of the setup location. We provide the anchors and drill for drilled installations. Never book a concrete setup without confirming it with our office first.

Permits — Customer Responsibility

Many Texas cities require permits for enclosed tents or tents over 20x40 feet. The open 20x20 is typically below the trigger size for most residential permits — but rules vary by city and venue type. Check with your city or venue management well before your event date. We do not obtain permits. Permit costs, applications, and timelines are entirely the customer's responsibility.

No Same-Day Setup — Book Early

Our crew sets up the day before your event and takes down the day after. Tent installation takes several hours of labor and cannot be compressed into a same-day window. Book as early as possible — spring graduation and fall wedding weekends fill quickly, and summer Saturdays are the first to go. Call (817) 800-8618 to confirm date availability before booking online.

Cathedral Window Sidewalls

Add walls to close the tent on one, two, three, or all four sides. Cathedral window sidewalls let light through while blocking wind, light rain, and cool air. For full enclosure, book the 20x20 with sidewalls as its own reservation at $447 — or call us to add individual walls to an open tent booking.

Globe Tent Lights — $45

String globe lights hang from the tent frame peaks and cross cables to create warm ambient lighting. They transform a daytime tent into an evening space and make outdoor night photos look intentional. Add them to any tent order directly from the booking system.

Portacool Evaporative Fan — $169

Texas summer inside a tent without airflow is uncomfortable. The Portacool fan uses evaporative cooling to drop perceived temperatures significantly inside the tent. Position it at the open edge facing in and guests notice the difference immediately. Essential for any summer tent event with seating.

Patio Heater — $110

Fall and winter events under the 20x20 benefit from a standing patio heater positioned inside the open tent perimeter. North Texas evenings drop faster than people expect. One or two heaters keep guests comfortable without enclosing the tent, and they can be combined with sidewalls on the windward side for maximum warmth.

Tables and Chairs

Most customers book tables and chairs in the same order as the tent. We offer 6ft and 8ft rectangle tables in white and black, 48" and 60" round tables in white, standard folding chairs in black and white, and upscale garden (wedding) chairs in white. Browse the full table and chair rental lineup and add them to the same order.

Photo Booth — $395

Position a photo booth rental just outside or at the edge of the tent for built-in backdrop use. Graduation parties and family reunions consistently rank the photo booth as the most-used entertainment item after food. Guests have something to do between plates and conversation and leave with a printed memory.

Graduation Parties

May and June graduation parties are the single biggest driver of 20x20 bookings every year. Forty to fifty guests, a backyard setup, a food line on one side and seating on the other — the 20x20 handles it cleanly. Add globe lights if the party runs into the evening. Book well ahead: spring graduation weekends are our most competitive dates.

Backyard Birthday Parties

A bounce house in the open yard, a 20x20 over the tables and food — this is the most-booked combination we do. Adults stay comfortable and shaded while kids cycle through the inflatables. The tent keeps the food protected and gives parents a place to gather without standing in the sun.

Family Reunions

Family reunions with 30 to 50 attendees fit the 20x20 squarely. Multiple generations seated together under one high peak tent, food on a side table, kids running in the yard between plates. The tent creates the gathering point that makes a backyard reunion feel organized rather than scattered.

Rehearsal Dinners

Four round tables under a 20x20 high peak with globe lights overhead and garden chairs at each place setting — this setup looks wedding-adjacent without a full venue rental. Couples using a private property for the rehearsal dinner book this configuration regularly for 30 to 40 guests the evening before the wedding.

Corporate Picnics

The 20x20 works as one station in a larger corporate event layout — a food tent, a registration canopy, or a shade area adjacent to outdoor activities. Companies running a full field day rent multiple 20x20 tents spaced across the venue rather than one large tent that creates a single point of congestion.

Church Outdoor Events

Church fall festivals, outdoor services, and VBS events use the 20x20 as a shaded gathering area or food distribution point. The open, no-pole interior handles volunteer movement and crowd flow better than a canopy with a center obstruction. See the full church event planning checklist for everything else worth considering.

School Events and Field Days

School carnivals and field days use the 20x20 for snack and water stations, first aid coverage, and check-in tables. We handle vendor approval for schools and supply all required insurance documentation. Book early for spring field days — those dates go fast in March and April.

Quinceañeras and Milestone Birthdays

Milestone birthdays and quinceañeras that combine an outdoor venue with a tent component use the 20x20 to extend indoor capacity or create a dedicated outdoor seating area. The high peak keeps the aesthetic formal and the round table configuration gives the outdoor section the same look and feel as an indoor banquet setup.

Tables, Chairs, and Tent Accessories

The tent provides the structure — tables, chairs, lighting, and fans turn it into a functional event space. Order everything in the same transaction.

20x20 Tent With Sidewalls

Need full enclosure? The 20x20 with cathedral window sidewalls is $447 and suited for cooler weather, formal dinners, and events where wind protection matters.

Bounce House Rentals

Tent covers the adults and the food. A bounce house covers the kids. The two together handle every age group at a single backyard event without overlap.

Event Rental Packages

Bundle the tent with inflatables, tables, chairs, and games in a single order. Packages reduce the back-and-forth of piecing individual items together and often include a discount.

Weather Happens

Texas weather is unpredictable. We offer flexible rain checks with no penalties when weather forces a cancellation. Your deposit rolls forward to your rescheduled date — no lost money, no stress.

Empathy Over Logistics

We lead with kindness and find solutions, not excuses. If something goes wrong with your rental, we make it right. Chanda McFarland runs this company as a parent and neighbor, not a faceless corporation.

The Magic Standard

We treat every installation like it is going to our own event. That standard has earned us over 1,200 five-star Google reviews from DFW families, churches, schools, and businesses since 2002.

Tarrant County

Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Kennedale, Benbrook, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine, Bedford, North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Watauga, Haslet, Trophy Club, Colleyville, Crowley, Everman, Forest Hill, River Oaks, and Azle.

Johnson County

Burleson, Cleburne, Joshua, Alvarado, Grandview, Venus, Godley, Keene, Cresson, and Rio Vista.

Ellis and Dallas County

Midlothian, Waxahachie, Red Oak, Cedar Hill, Dallas, Grand Prairie, Coppell, Flower Mound, Maypearl, and Covington.

Parker, Hood, and Somervell County

Weatherford, Aledo, Willow Park, Granbury, Glen Rose, Tolar, Lipan, and Acton.

Hill and Bosque County

Hillsboro, Itasca, Blum, Whitney, Kopperl, and Morgan.

Extended Delivery

Waco, Briar Oaks, Rendon, Lillian, and additional DFW communities. Call (817) 800-8618 to confirm your address and event date.