Grimes Events and Party Tents

What Grimes Events and Party Tents does

Grimes Events and Party Tents is a privately held, woman-owned and minority-owned event rental company headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, serving Palm Beach County and Broward County in South Florida. Founded in 2008, the company rents tents, tables, chairs, linens, lounge and LED furniture, portable bars, staging, dance floors, restroom trailers, lighting, climate control, and catering equipment, complemented by delivery, installation, teardown, and permit acquisition services. Its core technical capability is operational rather than software-driven: it maintains a tent inventory spanning 100 to 35,000 square feet across nine tent categories (Frame, Pole, Clear Top, High Peak, Structural, Pop Up, Century, Clear Span, and Marquee), proprietary modular framing systems (e.g., Century Tent System), and a trained installation workforce with 120+ years of combined leadership experience capable of rapid deployment under time-sensitive conditions, including classified federal work.

The business operates a sales-led, transaction-based rental model with professional service add-ons. Pricing is per-event with a 50% nonrefundable deposit, a 10% damage waiver, and a 30% setup/takedown fee on tables and chairs, while tent installation is included. Delivery is regional with tiered surcharges for after-hours and Sunday deliveries. The go-to-market combines a local SEO-optimized website, phone-based quoting, community engagement through nonprofit sponsorships and Delray Beach civic involvement, and word-of-mouth referrals. The customer base is diversified across private event hosts (weddings, birthdays, corporate galas), hotels and resorts (Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, The Breakers Palm Beach), entertainment and media clients (Disney, Universal Studios, Vogue, Elle, Sony Ericsson), nonprofits (American Cancer Society, Red Cross), and government agencies (US Secret Service, City of Boca Raton, City of Delray Beach). The company is SBA-qualified, SAM.gov registered (CAGE code 7W3B8), and fully insured with liability and workers compensation coverage.

Name

Grimes Events and Party Tents

Legal name

Grimes Events & Party Tents, LLC

Website

https://grimespartytents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grimes Events and Party Tents is a woman-owned event rental company in Delray Beach, Florida, renting tents, furniture, staging, and restroom trailers with delivery and installation services to private, corporate, government, and nonprofit clients across Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Delray Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: Rental of tents, tables, chairs, linens, lounge furniture, LED furniture, dance floors, staging, portable bars, catering equipment, restroom trailers, and other event accessories. Standard rental period is one day unless otherwise agreed. Long-term rates available for extended use.
2. Delivery and Setup Services: Delivery charges based on location, timing, and accessibility. Standard delivery ranges $25-$75, with minimum $100. Setup and takedown services for tables and chairs at 30% of rental cost each. Permitting assistance provided as additional service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grimes Events and Party Tents rents party tents, tables, chairs, linens, lounge furniture, LED furniture, portable bars, restroom trailers, dance floors, staging, lighting, climate control equipment, and related event accessories to customers in South Florida. The company also provides professional delivery, installation, takedown, and permit acquisition services for weddings, private parties, corporate events, government functions, and large-scale productions.

Product overview

Grimes Events and Party Tents is a party tent and event rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of rental equipment and services for events across South Florida. The core offerings center around various tent types (Frame Tents, Pole Tents, Clear Top Tents, High Peak Tents, Structural Tents, Pop Up Tents, Century Tents, Clear Span Tents, and Marquee Tents) which serve as the primary venue solution. These tents are complemented by a wide range of accessory products including Tent Upgrades (liners, doors, side walls), climate control (A/C, heating, fans), lighting, and ropes/stanchions. Supporting equipment includes Chair Rentals, Table Rentals, Linens, Lounge Furniture, LED Furniture, Portable Bars, Pipe and Drape, Dance Floors, Staging, Temporary Outdoor Flooring, Restroom Trailers, Tableware, Catering Equipment, and Pool Covers. The company also offers add-on services including Delivery & Setup and Permit Acquisition. The product architecture functions as a modular rental system where customers can select core tent products and customize them with various accessories and supplementary equipment to create complete event solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frame Tents Metal-frame tents without center poles providing clear unobstructed interiors, installable on grass or asphalt with minimal staking and adjustable legs for uneven ground.
• Pole Tents Traditional pole tents with central support poles and heavier covering, suitable for formal events requiring perimeter staking.
• Clear Top Tents Transparent tent tops that allow natural light and stargazing, popular for weddings and elegant events.
• High Peak Tents Specialty tents with high peaked roofs providing elegant aesthetics and increased interior height.
• Structural Tents Heavy-duty frame tents suitable for large events and long-term installations with high ceilings.
• Pop Up Tents Compact portable tents including 10x10 commercial tents for smaller events and quick setups.
• Century Tents Large modular tent systems with ends, middles and center sections that adapt to various configurations, providing thousands of square feet of unobstructed space.
• Clear Span Tents Heavy duty frame tents for large events and long-term installations with very high ceilings, similar to those used at car auctions.
• Marquee Tents 10x10 frame tents usable alone or connected end to end to cover walkways and create custom layouts.
• Restroom Trailers Portable restroom trailers including Single Stall ADA, 3-Stall, 5-Stall Luxury, and 9-Stall options for events.
• Chair Rentals Various chair options including white padded chairs, black folding chairs, white folding chairs, Samsonite chairs, Chiavari chairs, and bar stools for events.
• Table Rentals Extensive table selection including banquet tables (6' and 8'), round tables (30" to 72"), high top tables, cocktail tables, serpentine tables, half round tables, and cake tables.
• Linens Table linens in various materials including solid, satin, spandex, overlay, specialty, sequin options, and napkins.
• Lounge Furniture Rentals Modern party lounge furniture including modular seating, lounge chairs, ottomans, and sectional pieces for indoor and outdoor events.
• LED Furniture Rentals Color change LED furniture including glowing cubes, tables, counters, bars, and decor elements for modern party aesthetics.
• Portable Bars Mobile bar stations for events and parties.
• Pipe and Drape Rentals Aluminum and steel framework with cloth drapes to decorate, divide, or enhance indoor spaces. Available in white, red, black, and navy.
• Dance Floor Rentals Indoor and outdoor dance floors available in wood parquet and wood grain vinyl, including white marble options. Sizes range from 12'x12' to 20'x36'.
• Staging and Party Stages Custom designed portable staging from 4'x8' to 40'x120' with adjustable heights from 6 inches to 2 feet, including ADA ramp systems and safety rails.
• Temporary Outdoor Flooring Portable flooring systems designed to protect grass surfaces with moisture canopy technology, suitable for stadiums, fairgrounds, golf courses, and lawns; can support heavy equipment.
• Tableware Tabletop items including chargers, dinnerware, glassware, and flatware for events.
• Catering Equipment Food service equipment including deep fryers, convection ovens, hot boxes, and chafing dishes for event catering.
• Pool Covers Pool covering solutions including solid surface pool covers with carpet or vinyl finishes, clear acrylic plexiglass covers, and pool bridges/stages.
• Delivery and Setup Services Professional delivery, installation, and pickup services. Standard installation included with tents. Setup and takedown available for additional fee at 30% of rental cost each.
• Permit Acquisition Services Assistance with acquiring permits for event installations including handling local regulations and site coordination.

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• David Hebble PhotographyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrimes Events is honored to represent David Hebble Photography for the East Coast. David provides wedding photography services for clients renting Grimes event tents, creating a bundled offering for wedding clients. One of the special talents needed to be a great photographer is putting people at ease as you shoot them, next is always being ready to capture those special moments in life.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nuage Designs: Luxury linen and tabletop rental company serving high-end events and weddings. Comparable on the linen and tabletop subset of Grimes's full-service inventory.
• Cort Party Rental: One of the largest event rental companies in the US, offering tents, tables, chairs, linens, and full event infrastructure. Comparable to Grimes as a one-stop event rental provider serving weddings, corporate, and large-scale events.
• Bright Event Rentals: Major US event rental company (formerly Classic Party Rentals) with comparable tent, furniture, tabletop, and catering equipment offering. Direct competition in the full-service event rental space.
• Classic Party Rentals: Legacy event rental brand now under Bright, with deep roots in tent and party rental. Comparable on product breadth and customer profile (weddings, corporate, social galas).
• Quest Events: Event rental company offering tents, furniture, and event infrastructure for weddings and corporate events. Comparable on product mix and customer base.
• National Event Supply: Event rental company offering tables, chairs, and event furnishings. Comparable product overlap on the non-tent side of Grimes's inventory.
• Event Source: Event rental company serving weddings, corporate events, and galas with tents, tables, and lighting. Direct comparability on product mix and target customer.
• La Tavola Fine Linen Rental: Specialty linen and tabletop rental company serving high-end events. Comparable on the linen and tableware subset of Grimes's inventory and similar premium wedding and corporate event customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Anchor Industries: Long-established US tent manufacturer and rental operator with broad product portfolio. Comparable on tent capabilities and event infrastructure, though it operates as a much larger incumbent with national scale.
• TentCraft: Custom tent manufacturer and rental provider primarily serving events, commercial, and government customers. Comparable on tent-side capabilities and federal/government event infrastructure work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Grimespartytent
• Facebookfacebook.com/grimesevents

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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