Foundation of a holiday festival

December 1, 2021  |  Showcase

McCarthy Tents and Events puts community first with a holiday event—despite the risks of the day.  by Sigrid Tornquist To plan an event today means taking more risk than ever. Given COVID-19 and its known and unknown variants, the stakes are particularly high. Before plans are set in motion a…
Fore! Arena Americas builds structures at the Ryder Cup

October 1, 2021  |  Showcase

When the PGA of America released a request for proposal for an experienced tent and event rental company to handle structures for four of its ongoing major tournaments until 2025, Arena Americas in Oak Creek, Wis., submitted a bid and ultimately won the contract. Three of the events take place each …
Safely packing in the people

August 1, 2021  |  Showcase

The Twin Cities Auto Show draws more attendees than ever to a new outdoor tented venue. by Sigrid Tornquist Perhaps an auto show is the perfect event to bring a shimmer of hope and usher COVID-weary people back into the practice of safely celebrating at large gatherings. And maybe it’s an idea who…
Let there be lights

June 1, 2021  |  Showcase

From hanging lamps to chandeliers, Milestone Event Rental adds elegance to a formal farm wedding.  Imagine a Midwest landscape in autumn. Rolling golden cornfields, lush green grass, shade trees ablaze with yellow, orange and red foliage—this was to be the scenic backdrop for a September wedding …
Word-of-mouth connections

April 1, 2021  |  Showcase

A tented wedding installation in the time of COVID-19 confronts a pandemic, hot weather and communication barriers to create an event that makes the happy couple—happy. by Sigrid Tornquist Never underestimate the power of a good reputation well-earned—especially when operating an events-based co…
A seaside boardwalk getaway

December 1, 2020  |  Showcase

A corporate event by All Occasions Event Rental provides a seaside boardwalk getaway for winter-weary guests. by Sigrid Tornquist Themed corporate events are all about creating atmosphere, community—and fun. Event planners and tent rental companies work behind the scenes to bring to life a theme a…
Mad dash scramble: Mutton Rentals installs tenting and trimmings for a high-end backyard wedding

October 1, 2020  |  Showcase

COVID-19 cancellations result in only four weeks for Mutton Rentals to plan and install tenting and trimmings for a high-end backyard wedding. By Sigrid Tornquist It’s a story heard more than once over the last several months. A couple has been planning their wedding for more than a year, but as t…
Tenting supports medical facility expansions to combat COVID-19

August 1, 2020  |  Showcase

by Sigrid Tornquist When state and federal government officials made the decision to expand medical facilities in response to the anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases, they turned to tent professionals across the country to make it happen. Among the many companies that used their expertise to help th…