Tent and Party Rentals For Events in Boston, MA
Planning an event in Boston? Baystate Tent & Party is a family-owned rental company in Tewksbury, MA, in business since 1984. We deliver, install and break down tents, tables, chairs, linens, flooring and staging in Boston for festivals, weddings, commencements, corporate events and private parties. Boston requires the tent company to pull tent permits, so we handle that for a $250 fee plus the city’s fees. Boston orders have a $1,000 minimum, and delivery is typically $360 round trip plus a fuel surcharge.
Baystate Tent proudly travels to Boston, Massachusetts, to provide professional event rental services for all residents and businesses.
Tents that work on Boston sites
Boston sites are often paved, and a frame tent is usually the best choice on hard surfaces. We weight frame tents with concrete ballast blocks instead of stakes, so they work on a patio or parking lot. Canopy tents and sailcloth tents need stakes that can go into the ground, most commonly grass or dirt.
Not sure what fits your space? Send us photos, measurements and your guest count, and we’ll tell you. Our FAQ also covers installing tents on pavement and patios.
Tents we offer in Boston:
- High Peak Frame Tents
- QuickTrack Frame Tents
- Clear Top Frame Tents
- Canopy Pole Tents
- Sailcloth Pole Tents
- Structure Tents
Tents and everything under them
Tents are just the start! Once we have determined the size and look of the tent used at your event, we will decide what accessories and extras you need. Luckily, Baystate Tent is fully stocked with everything you need for outdoor events. We are proud to be Boston’s one-stop tent and party accessories shop!
In addition to tents, we rent tables and chairs, linens, flooring and staging, bars and grills, so one call covers the whole setup.
Festivals, weddings and other events in Boston
Festivals are a big part of what we do in Boston, including the Boston Local Food Festival and BAMS Fest. We also set up for weddings, corporate events, fairs and walks, non-profit fundraisers and commencements. Our event team can help with planning, installation, and removal.
Boston tent permits, handled
Boston requires a building permit for every tent, no matter how small. You’ll also need a fire permit if the tent is over 400 square feet, will have more than 49 people under it, or the total tent space on the site is over 700 square feet.
We handle the permit for you. Our administrative fee is $250, plus the city’s permit fees. The city has up to a month to approve a permit, and many come back sooner, so book early enough to leave that time. You’ll find more on our tent permit page.
Boston delivery
Boston orders have a $1,000 rental order minimum. When we choose the timing (delivery Wednesday to Friday, pickup the following Monday to Wednesday), delivery is typically $360 round trip plus a fuel surcharge. If you need a specific time, we price it by the job. Deliveries run rain or shine. Our service area page has more on where we deliver.
Questions about your date or location? Call 978.851.2002, email requests@baystatetent.com or send us a message through our contact form!
Boston tent rental questions
Do I need a permit for a tent in Boston?
Yes. Boston requires a building permit for every tent, no matter the size. A fire permit is also required if the tent is over 400 square feet, has more than 49 people under it, or the total tent space on the site is over 700 square feet.
Can I pull the Boston tent permit myself?
No. In Boston the tent company has to pull the permits, and clients can’t. We handle them for a $250 administrative fee plus the city’s permit fees. The city has up to a month to approve a permit, and many are approved sooner.
Does Baystate Tent & Party deliver to Boston?
Yes. Boston orders have a $1,000 minimum. Delivery is typically $360 round trip plus a fuel surcharge when we choose the timing, and specific times are priced by the job.
What kind of tent works on a Boston patio or parking lot?
A frame tent. Frame tents are usually the best choice on hard surfaces, and we weight them with concrete ballast blocks instead of stakes. Send us photos and measurements of the space and your guest count, and we’ll tell you what fits!
How far ahead should I book a tent in Boston?
Six to twelve months ahead for April–June and August–October dates, and nine to twelve months for prime June Saturdays. For other months, three to six months ahead. Leave extra time for the permit!
Contact us today to learn more
Tell us your event date, address, guest count, and send photos of the space if you have them. We’re a family-owned team, and we’re happy to talk it through!
- Call 978.851.2002
- Email requests@baystatetent.com
- Fill out our contact form