Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals

What Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals does

Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals is a privately held event rental company operating exclusively on Martha's Vineyard, including Chappaquiddick, serving weddings, social events, and corporate and non-profit functions. The company has been operating for over 20 years (founded circa 1998-2000) under owner and tent manager Jim Eddy, with a small seasonal workforce of 11-50 employees structured into tent crew, showroom team, and a dish and laundry department. Its core offering is custom-made Sperry sailcloth tents, complemented by clear top frame tents and a comprehensive accessory inventory spanning lighting (chandeliers, bistro lights, lanterns), engineered and dance flooring (including a proprietary Strata walnut-stained system), furniture collections, chairs, tables, bars, tabletop items, catering equipment, climate control, beach rentals, and decorative details.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and consultative: customers initiate contact via phone, email, or the website quote form, receive a preliminary estimate, and either finalize remotely or schedule an in-person consultation at the Edgartown showroom, with virtual showroom meetings available for off-island clients. Revenue is generated through one-time event rental transactions with a 50% deposit and signed rental agreement required to reserve items; delivery, setup, and pickup are bundled for box truck-accessible island locations, while beach rentals require client pickup and return. No revenue figures are disclosed and the business has no disclosed external funding, parent company, or acquisition history.

Name

Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals

Legal name

Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals

Website

https://bigskytent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals provides custom Sperry sailcloth tents, clear top frame tents, and a full inventory of furniture, lighting, flooring, tabletop, and catering rentals for weddings, social events, and corporate functions on Martha's Vineyard.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Rental Services

NAICS

Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

Keywords

• Event tent rentals
• Wedding tent rentals
• Party rental equipment
• Event furniture rental
• Sailcloth tent rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Edgartown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Rental Services: Rental of tents, furniture, tabletop items, lighting, flooring, catering equipment, and accessories for weddings and events. Revenue is transaction-based per event with rental periods typically covering delivery, setup, use, and pickup. 50% deposit required to reserve items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals rents custom-made Sperry sailcloth tents and a comprehensive suite of party rental items (lighting, flooring, furniture, chairs, tables, bars, tabletop items, catering equipment, climate control, and beach accessories) for weddings, social events, and non-profit/corporate functions on Martha's Vineyard. Services include delivery, professional setup of tents, flooring, stages, lighting, and electrical equipment, plus pickup at the end of the rental period.

Product overview

Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals is a Martha's Vineyard-based party rental company offering a comprehensive suite of event rental products and services. Their core offering centers on custom-made Sperry sailcloth tents available in sizes from 16' to 66' wide, complemented by an extensive accessory portfolio including lighting fixtures (chandeliers, lanterns, bistro lights), flooring systems (walnut plank, dance floors, engineered strata), furniture collections (White, Briony, Addison, Skylar, Bamboo, Latitude, Cane Back), chairs (King Louis, Chiavari in multiple finishes, ghost chairs, bentwood), tables (farm, round, rectangular, cocktail), bars and back bars, tabletop items (china, flatware, glassware, linens), catering equipment, heaters and fans, beach rentals, cocktail tables, and decorative accents. The company provides delivery and setup services across Martha's Vineyard including Chappaquiddick, with setup included for tents, flooring, stages, and electrical equipment. They maintain an Edgartown showroom for in-person design consultations and also offer virtual showroom meetings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sperry Sailcloth Tents Custom-made Sperry sailcloth pole tents in sizes from 16' to 66' wide, with capacities for intimate gatherings of 16-20 seated guests up to large events of 300-350 seated guests, designed for weddings, receptions, and special events.
• Clear Top Frame Tents Chic, elegant clear top frame tents available in 40' wide increments up to 120', providing unobstructed views while maintaining weather protection.
• Event Lighting Fixtures Extensive lighting options including bistro lights, camino chandeliers, copper onion lanterns, Edison bulb chandeliers, disco balls, bamboo lanterns, paper lanterns, twinkle lights, gold geometric pendants, fish basket lanterns, perimeter lighting, beaded chandeliers, Mackenzie fixtures, Antinette fixtures, and Love signs.
• Flooring Systems Multiple flooring options including the Strata engineered flooring system for uneven surfaces, lay-down walnut plank flooring, New England plank dance floors, Black & White and Wood + White dance floors, band stages, and white panel stage skirting.
• Furniture Collections Diverse furniture inventory spanning the White, Briony, Addison, Skylar, Bamboo, Latitude, and Cane Back collections, plus assorted pieces such as leather poufs, floor pillows, and tufted chairs.
• Event Chairs Extensive chair selection including King Louis, Walnut Bistro (Cross Back), Chiavari in multiple finishes, folding chairs in white/natural/fruitwood, Casper ghost chairs, Mero chairs, Bentwood Natural, Whitewash Willow, Wishbone, bar stools, farm benches, highchairs, and chair cushions.
• Event Tables Comprehensive table inventory including farm tables, small farm tables, round tables (72\", 60\", 48\"), rectangular tables in various sizes, serpentine tables, cocktail tables, and specialty accent tables across collections such as Whitewash, Harper, Gold Cross Leg, and Vozelle.
• Bars and Back Bars Handcrafted bars including the White Event Bar, Tin Top Bar, 2 Barrel and 3 Barrel Whiskey Bars, White Sectional Bar, Flower Box Bar, and Round Bar, plus matching back bars in gold, vintage box, white, white arch, circular white, and pyramid displays.
• Tabletop Items Complete tabletop inventory including china collections, flatware collections (silver plated pearl, dearborn, gold, hammered, stainless), glassware collections (stemware, crystal, bar, silver rimmed, gold rimmed, Hudson), and linens (tablecloths, overlays, runners, napkins) in various colors and fabrics.
• Heaters, Fans, and Climate Control Climate management equipment including tent heaters (80,000 B.T.U. forced hot air), tent cooling fans, patio heaters (mushroom style with 10'-15' heat diameter), and 6,000 watt Yamaha inverter generators.
• Catering Equipment Full catering equipment inventory including refrigerators, propane grills and ovens, pot burners, insulated heating racks, speed racks, cambros, chafers, stock pots, ice buckets, serving utensils, platters, bowls, trays, coffee equipment, dessert items, ramekins, punch bowls, lobster buckets, and bus tubs.
• Beach Rentals Beach-specific rentals including Tamarack folding chairs (acacia wood), boho-style folding picnic tables, portable beach loungers, leather poufs, black corduroy floor pillows, and decorative rugs (Kamran cayenne red, Damali black & white); all beach rentals require client pickup and return.
• Cocktail Tables Cocktail tables including Lippa 28\" high tables, Lippa Gold high tables with marble tops, Beechwood/White high cocktails, High Cocktail tables, Low Cocktail tables, Whiskey Barrels, Farm Pub tables, Raw Bar displays, and Glass/Gold Rectangle Cocktail tables.
• Accent Walls Versatile accent walls serving as privacy walls, backdrops for seating charts, or creative decor elements to add unique touches to events.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Peak Event Services: Peak Event Services operates a large tent and event rental business across the Northeast with a broad product portfolio. It overlaps with Big Sky in core tent and accessory rentals but at meaningfully greater scale.
• Party Rental Ltd. Party Rental Ltd. is a large, multi-market event rental company offering tents, furniture, linens, and tabletop. It is a broad incumbent comparable in business model but operating at significantly greater scale.
• Mahaffey Event Rentals: Mahaffey Event Rentals is one of the larger event rental companies in the U.S. with a broad catalog of tents, furniture, and tabletop. It is a broad incumbent in the party rental space that Big Sky competes with in the premium tier.

Regional players

• Cape Cod Party Rental: Cape Cod Party Rental is a full-service event rental company serving Cape Cod weddings and events with tents, furniture, and tabletop. It operates in an adjacent coastal Massachusetts market with comparable product mix and customer base.
• Smith Party Rentals: Smith Party Rentals is a New England-based event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, and accessories for weddings and events. It is a regional comp with similar service mix to Big Sky.
• New England Tent & Event Company: New England Tent & Event Company provides frame, pole, and clearspan tents plus event accessories throughout New England. It is a regional comp with overlapping tent rental services for weddings and corporate events.
• Nantucket Event Resources: Nantucket Event Resources provides tents, lighting, flooring, and party rentals on Nantucket. It serves the same New England island destination-wedding segment with a similar full-service event rental offering.

Direct peers

• Big Night Design Group: Big Night Design Group is a full-service event rental and design firm on the East Coast offering tents, lighting, draping, flooring, and decor. It directly competes with Big Sky in the premium event rental segment.
• Sperry Tents: Sperry Tents is the original sailcloth tent brand and renter that designs, manufactures, and rents Sperry pole tents across multiple U.S. regions. It is Big Sky's signature product supplier and a direct comparable in the sailcloth tent rental category.
• Atlantic Tent & Event Rental: Atlantic Tent & Event Rental specializes in Sperry sailcloth tents and full-service event rentals along the East Coast. It is a direct comparable in the sailcloth tent and event rental category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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