What Festival does

Festival Tent & Party Rentals Inc. (DBA Festival) is a privately held, family-owned event and portable sanitation rental company headquartered in Maidstone, Ontario, serving Southwestern Ontario including Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. Founded circa 1989 by Lea Ann Suzor (current Owner/President, CERP-certified), the company has operated for approximately 35 years and supplied more than 7,000 events, with a current team of 11-50 employees.

The company's core offering is a comprehensive one-stop rental catalog for events and worksite sanitation: tents (free-standing frame tents, pole tents, and clear-top frame tents in sizes up to 60x120 ft), portable toilets (basic, accessible, washroom trailers, and thermal-heated units for winter use), tables, chairs, linens, glassware, tableware, food and beverage equipment, lighting (including LED bistro strings), flooring and staging, and accessories. Notable technical/equipment differentiators include thermal heated covers for cold-weather portable toilets, LED bistro lighting strings connectable up to 1,176 ft, and parquet dance floor systems with subflooring for covered installations.

Festival makes money primarily through transactional per-event rentals with unit pricing (e.g., $265 for a 10x10 ft frame tent, $150/weekend for a basic portable toilet, $1.95-$9 per chair), supplemented by a monthly subscription-style portable toilet rental program ($170-$285 per unit per month with weekly service) and ancillary delivery/cleaning deposit fees. Go-to-market is sales-led via the festivaltent.com website (Request a Quote form, blog content), phone, and direct outreach, supported by Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The company expanded its portable toilet fleet into Chatham-Kent in 2021 via the acquisition of M&M Porta-Johns, adding 220 toilets and two trucks.

Name

Festival

Legal name

Festival Tent & Party Rentals Inc.

Website

https://festivaltent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Festival is a family-owned event and portable sanitation rental company in Southwestern Ontario, supplying tents, tables, chairs, portable toilets, linens, and event accessories to event planners, construction sites, and seasonal businesses across Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Rental Services

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL)

Keywords

• Event tent rentals
• Portable toilet rentals
• Party equipment rental
• Event furniture rentals
• Construction site sanitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Maidstone

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of event equipment including tents, tables, chairs, linens, glassware, portable toilets, food and beverage equipment, and accessories. Pricing varies by item type, size, and rental duration (weekend vs monthly).
2. Delivery Services: Delivery fees based on location. Balance payable on or before delivery date.
3. Cleaning Deposits: 100% cleaning deposit on glassware and tableware, refundable upon proper return.
4. Monthly Portable Toilet Rental: Monthly rental rates for portable toilets including weekly service (waste removal, wipe down, supply restocking).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Festival rents event infrastructure and party equipment to event organizers, construction firms, and seasonal businesses in Southwestern Ontario. Core offerings include frame tents, pole tents, portable toilets (basic, accessible, washroom trailers, thermal heated), tables, chairs, linens, glassware, tableware, food and beverage equipment, lighting, flooring and staging, fun and games, and event accessories. The company handles delivery, lawn installation and removal, weekly portable toilet servicing, and assists clients with temporary building permits and engineering inspections.

Product overview

Festival is an event rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of rental equipment for corporate events, community festivals, fundraising galas, graduations, receptions, weddings, construction sites, and seasonal long-term needs. The core offering centers on tents and portable toilets, supplemented by extensive tables and chairs inventory, and an array of add-on rental modules including tableware, glassware, linens, food and beverage equipment, lighting, flooring and staging, fun and games, business expo supplies, and miscellaneous accessories. The product portfolio is structured as a single integrated rental service where customers can source all event rental needs from one provider, with quantity discounts available on larger orders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tents Rental tents including Free-Standing Frame Tents (10x10 to 40x60 ft, no permit required for smaller sizes), Pole Tents (40x40 to 60x120 ft requiring ground anchoring and permits), Clear Top Frame Tents (30x45, 30x60, 30x75, 40x60 ft), and Oval Clear Top Frame Tents. Includes lawn installation and removal at accessible locations.
• Portable Toilets Portable restroom rentals including Basic Units with hand sanitizer ($150/weekend, $170/month), Accessible Units ($230/weekend, $260/month), Thermal Heated Units ($285/month), and Portable Washroom Trailers. Available for events, construction sites, and seasonal long-term rentals with weekly service included.
• Tables Rental tables including Rectangular Tables (6ft and 8ft), Round Tables (36in to 72in), Cocktail Tables (high standing tables with LED option), and Picnic Tables. All tables have folding legs. Pricing ranges from $14 to $20 for standard tables.
• Chairs Rental chairs including Vinyl Folding Chairs (grey or black, $1.95), Resin Folding Chairs with Padded Seats (white or black, $4), Chiavari Ballroom Chairs (mahogany, $8), and Bar Stools ($9). Weight limit approximately 250 lbs.
• Linens Table linens including square and rectangular tablecloths ($8.50), 120-inch round tablecloths in white or black ($16), spandex tablecloths (starting at $16), table skirting in multiple colors ($20-$30), pre-pleated skirting, and napkins ($0.70).
• Tableware Dishware rentals including dinner plates, side plates, bowls, cups and saucers, basic and premium flatware, steak knives, cream and sugar sets, salt and pepper shakers, and 13-inch gold chargers. Subject to 100% cleaning deposit.
• Glassware Glass rental items including champagne flutes, Irish coffee mugs, martini glasses, wine glasses (13 oz, 8.5 oz, 6.5 oz), water glasses (11oz), old fashioned/rock glasses, and shot glasses at $0.50 each. Subject to 100% cleaning deposit.
• Food & Beverage Equipment Food service equipment rentals including 6-burner propane BBQ ($275), propane burners, candy floss machines, snow cone machines, popcorn poppers, hot dog machines, coffee makers (42-cup and 100-cup), insulated beverage servers, champagne fountains, cambro portable bars, and chafing dishes.
• Lighting Event lighting rentals including LED bistro light strings (56ft with 45 sockets, connectable up to 21 strands/1,176 ft, energy-efficient), chandeliers with hangers, and illuminated exit signs. All lights are outdoor compatible.
• Flooring and Staging Event flooring including Fast Deck Event Flooring (12x24 inch gray vinyl sections), indoor and outdoor parquet wood dance floors (3x4 foot sections installed under covered spaces to prevent rain damage), staging sections (4x4 adjustable from 8 to 40 inches height), red carpet runners, and wheelchair ramps.
• Fun & Games Entertainment rentals including casino wheels (prize wheel, crown & anchor, over & under at $30 each), 3-in-1 blackjack table ($30), plinko game ($85), cornhole bean bag toss ($75), golf putting green ($50), raffle drum ($25), and jumbo jenga ($20).
• Accessories Miscellaneous event accessories including propane patio heaters ($180), forced air heaters ($275), versa cool fans ($50), infrared electric heaters ($80), fire extinguishers, crowd control stanchions, wire/cable covers, portable speakers with microphones, 18-foot wind dancers, themed backdrops, pink flamingos, tripod easels, room dividing drapes, coat racks, and event flags.
• Business Expo Supplies Trade show and exhibition rentals including retractable crowd control stanchions (8-foot length), colored velvet ropes, stanchion posts and ropes, tripod easels, pipe and drape exhibit booths with quantity discounts, and room dividing drapes in various heights.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7000 events successfully supplied during 35 years of operation

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• M&M Porta-JohnscoreOthersAcquisition of M&M Porta-Johns expanded Festival's portable toilet business to the Chatham-Kent area, adding 220 toilets and two trucks to their fleet. This partnership strengthened their presence in Southwestern Ontario for portable sanitation services.
• Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of CommerceminorOthersProud member of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, indicating local business community engagement.
• Windsor Executives AssociationminorOthersProud member of the Windsor Executives Association, supporting local business networking.
• OASIS OntariominorOthersProud member of OASIS Ontario, an industry association.
• American Rental Association (ARA)minorOthersProud member of the American Rental Association, a trade association for equipment rental companies.
• Canadian Rental Association (CRA)minorOthersProud member of the Canadian Rental Association, representing rental equipment companies in Canada.
• MATRA - The Association for the Tenting ProfessionalminorOthersProud member of MATRA, the association for tenting professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• PolyJohn Enterprises: Manufacturer of portable toilets, sinks, and sanitation equipment, supplying rental operators across North America. Comparable through Festival's portable-toilet rental line as an upstream supplier/manufacturer relationship rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Special Event Rentals: Canadian event rental company providing tents, party supplies, tables, chairs, and accessories for weddings, corporate events, and festivals. Direct overlap with Festival in product categories, customer segments, and delivery-and-setup service model.
• Higgins Event Rentals: Toronto-based event rental company with a broad catalog of tents, furniture, linens, and tabletop items for weddings and corporate events. Directly comparable product mix and target customer segments to Festival's Southwestern Ontario customer base.
• Chair-man Mills: One of Canada's largest party and event rental companies, offering tents, tables, chairs, linens, tableware, and event decor across multiple provinces. Highly comparable to Festival in product breadth, customer base (weddings, corporate events), and one-stop-shop rental model.
• Master Tent & Party Rentals: Toronto-area tent and party rental company serving Southern Ontario events. Closely comparable geographic and product overlap with Festival, including tents, tables, chairs, and portable sanitation for weddings and corporate functions.
• Gervais Party Rentals: Quebec-based party and event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, linens, and tableware for weddings, festivals, and corporate events. Comparable business model (full-service delivery, setup, and removal) and rental catalog.
• Cooper's Tent & Party Rentals: Southern Ontario tent and party rental operator serving weddings, corporate events, and community festivals. Comparable regional scale, delivery-and-setup service model, and tent/table/chair inventory to Festival.

Broad incumbents

• Sunbelt Rentals: One of North America's largest equipment rental companies with an event and party rental division. Comparable through broad equipment-rental offerings but operates at materially larger scale and broader geography than Festival.
• Aztec Tents: US-based tent manufacturer and event rental supplier with broader product portfolio and national reach. Comparable core offering (event tents and accessories) but with significantly larger scale and a manufacturing dimension Festival lacks.
• United Site Services: One of North America's largest providers of portable sanitation and site services, serving construction, events, and industrial customers. Comparable portable-toilet rental line to Festival's M&M Porta-Johns division but at materially larger scale and broader geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/festivaltent
• Facebookfacebook.com/festivaltent
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/festival-tent-and-event-rentals-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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