How to Assemble a Party Tent

Tents provide shade and shelter from wind.

Party tents provide shade and comfort for outdoor events such as weddings or picnics. You could rent a party tent from a rental company and pay them for the installation and tear down. If you are looking to save some money and don't mind the challenge, you can buy your own party tent and assemble it yourself.

Instructions

1. Remove the pieces from their packaging and sort the poles in order of their letter or number markings.

2. Lay out the joint pieces spaced roughly where they should be when the tent is complete.

3. Lay out the poles according to the assembly instructions, paying close attention to top, center and sidepieces.

4. Affix the roof pieces to the joints by sliding them into the joint holders.

5. Cover the roof with its corresponding fabric securing it into position with its ties.

6. Insert the side poles into the joints and erect the tent.

7. Tie down the bottom pieces of the tent's fabric to the side poles.

8. Place the tent's feet over the bottom of the side poles and lock them into place with their pegs.

9. Stake the feet into the ground with the tent stakes. In most ground types, you should be able to simply step on the stake for insertion. If the ground is hard, use a mallet.

10. Attach the tent's side fabric and tie it into position; this is typically done with the same ties used for the roof. Be sure and secure both the top and sides of the walls.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are installing the tent on especially hard ground, consider softening the ground the night before by dumping a bucket of water wherever a tent stake is being positioned.

References

• "Party Tent Assembly Instructions"; Pyramid Production Company; 2007