Avalon Event Rentals

What Avalon Event Rentals does

Avalon Event Rentals is a privately held event and party equipment rental company headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, with a secondary showroom in Vernon. Founded in 1992 and operating continuously for over 30 years, the company serves weddings, corporate events, community festivals, non-profit events, and private parties across the Okanagan, Shuswap, Thompson, and Kootenay regions of British Columbia. Its core rental categories include tents (Marquee, Olympic, Sailcloth, Academy, Pole, and Pop Up variants), tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, glassware, bar service equipment, umbrellas, and specialty items such as VIP washroom trailers, hand wash stations, inflatables, and tent accessories. The company claims over 125,000 sq. ft. of tenting inventory, which it positions as the largest such selection in the Okanagan region.

The business operates a direct-to-customer model combining an online catalog with a self-service quote builder, two physical showrooms for in-person consultation with event planning specialists, and phone/toll-free sales channels. Revenue is generated primarily through per-unit equipment rentals (daily or per-event), supplemented by professional event planning services and a secondary used-equipment sales channel. Pricing is published for most inventory items, with high-value items such as large tents and VIP washroom trailers priced on a custom-quote basis. Customers include individual consumers, wedding planners, corporate event organizers, community groups, and non-profits.

The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership, parent company, or external funding. Brad Buchanan is identified as President. The underlying technology stack is described as an inventory management system with online catalog and quote-building functionality; no proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or platform APIs are disclosed. Competitive positioning rests on regional incumbency, physical inventory scale, breadth of product selection, and one-stop-shop convenience rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Avalon Event Rentals

Legal name

Avalon Event Rentals

Website

https://avalonrents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Avalon Event Rentals is a privately held British Columbia event rental company, founded in 1992 and operating showrooms in Kelowna and Vernon to provide tents, tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, glassware, and event planning services to weddings, corporate clients, and community events across the Okanagan, Shuswap, Thompson, and Kootenay regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event & Party Equipment Rental

NAICS

All Other Consumer Goods Rental (532289), General Rental Centers (5323), All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, A/V, Decor) (HSACAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA), Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB), Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

Keywords

• Event equipment rental
• Tent rental services
• Wedding party rentals
• Corporate event rentals
• Festival equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelowna

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: Core revenue stream from renting event equipment including tents, tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, glassware, bar service, cooking equipment, and specialty items. Pricing is per rental unit with daily or per-event rates.
2. Event Planning Services: Professional event planning services for corporate events, weddings, community events, and non-profit events offered alongside equipment rentals.
3. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of used/pre-owned event rental equipment through dedicated sales catalog.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Avalon Event Rentals rents event and party equipment including tents, tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, glassware, bar service equipment, inflatables, VIP washroom trailers, hand wash stations, and safety/disposal equipment. It serves weddings, corporate events, community festivals, non-profit events, and private celebrations across British Columbia's Okanagan, Shuswap, Thompson, and Kootenay regions. The company also offers professional event planning services alongside rentals and sells used/pre-owned rental equipment through a dedicated sales catalog.

Product overview

Avalon Event Rentals is a comprehensive event and party equipment rental company serving the Okanagan region of British Columbia since 1992. The company operates as a single unified rental service (not a platform-plus-modules architecture) offering an extensive portfolio of rental products organized into core categories including Tents (with subtypes: Marquee, Olympic, Sailcloth, Academy, Pole, Pop Up), Tables (Cocktail, Farm, Glass Bistro, Rectangle, Round, Specialty, Square, Picnic), Chairs, Umbrellas, Bar Service Equipment, Wineglasses, Party & Games, Linens (Tablecloths, Overlays, Runners, Stretchware), Skirting, Inflatables, and various event support equipment including Tent Accessories, VIP Washroom Trailers, Hand Wash Stations, Safety Equipment, Disposal/Recycling, and Equipment (hand trucks, carts, pallet jacks). The product portfolio is interconnected—tents often pair with tent accessories (walls, liners, gutters, doors), tables commonly rent alongside skirting and linens, bar service equipment complements party and games items, and sanitation offerings support large-scale events. The company claims over 125,000 sq. ft. of tenting inventory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tent Rentals Extensive tent rental inventory for events of any size, including marquee, Olympic, sailcloth, academy, pole, and pop-up tent configurations serving weddings, corporate events, festivals, and private celebrations in British Columbia's Okanagan region.
• Event Planning Services Professional event planning services for corporate events, weddings, community events, and non-profit events, bundled with equipment rental for a single-vendor solution.
• Used Equipment Sales Sale of pre-owned event rental equipment through a dedicated sales catalog, providing a secondary channel for retired rental inventory.
• Table Rentals Comprehensive table rentals in various shapes, sizes, and materials for weddings, corporate events, and community gatherings.
• Chair Rentals Chair rentals including folding chairs and specialty seating options for events of any size.
• Bar Service Equipment Rentals Full bar service equipment rentals including keg coolers, taps, insulated coolers, ice caddies, ice tubs, blenders, and Fill and Chill tables for event beverage service.
• Wineglass Rentals Extensive wineglass collection rentals in multiple sizes and styles for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations.
• Party & Games Equipment Rentals Entertainment equipment rentals including poker tables, commercial fog machines, dunk tanks, prize wheels, card shufflers, and themed decorations for parties and events.
• Linen & Tablecloth Rentals Linen rentals including tablecloths, overlays, runners, and stretchware in a wide range of colors and patterns for event table dressing.
• Table Skirting Rentals Table skirting rentals in shirred and box pleat styles with wind clips for secure outdoor installation at events.
• VIP Washroom Trailer Rentals Luxury portable restroom trailers in 2-stall and 3-stall configurations with air conditioning, flush capabilities, and amenities for upscale outdoor events.
• Hand Wash Station Rentals Portable hand washing station rentals including sanitizing stations and hot/cold water units for outdoor events and festivals.
• Umbrella Rentals Patio umbrella rentals in 9' and 13' sizes for outdoor event shade.
• Inflatable Rentals Inflatable rentals including Air Dancer units for event visibility, marketing, and entertainment at outdoor gatherings.
• Tent Accessories Rentals Tent add-on rentals including window walls, solid walls, glass doors, vinyl patio doors, tent gutters, tent liners, and gable end sets to complete tent installations.
• Safety Equipment Rentals Event safety equipment rentals including exit signs, fire extinguishers, and pylon/cone markers for crowd and venue safety compliance.
• Disposal & Recycling Rentals Waste management equipment rentals including recycle bags, trash bins, large trash bins, office-size cans, and green waste bins for events of all sizes.
• Fill and Chill Table Rentals Cooling tables with built-in refrigeration in 4' and 6' sizes for separating food and beverage items during service at events.
• Specialty Table Rentals Specialty tables in unique shapes and materials for distinctive event layouts, including half round wood, serpentine, glass highboy, corner triangle, and picnic folding options.
• Event Support Equipment Rentals Support equipment rentals including large push brooms, folding chair carts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, snow rakes with extendable handles, and 2-shelf trolleys for event setup and teardown.
• Smoking Equipment Rentals Smoking area equipment rentals including glass ashtrays and standing ashtrays for outdoor events.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Town & Country Event Rentals: Long-established US event rental company serving weddings, corporate, and social events with full tent and furniture inventory. Comparable 30+ year operating history and one-stop-shop positioning to Avalon.
• Marquee Event Group: Multi-market event rental company offering tents, furnishings, and event décor with regional branches. Comparable in product breadth and event vertical focus, but operates at a larger multi-region scale than Avalon.
• AFR Event Rentals: US event rental company providing tents, tables, chairs, linens, and specialty items for weddings, corporate, and festival events. Comparable product portfolio and wedding/corporate customer base to Avalon.
• Mahaffey Event Rentals: Large multi-state US event rental company offering tents, furnishings, and full event production. Comparable to Avalon in core tent and furniture rental offerings but operates at significantly larger scale with broader event solutions portfolio.
• Peerless Event Rentals: Established US event rental company serving weddings, corporate and social events with a full inventory of tents, tables, chairs, and linens. Comparable business model and product breadth to Avalon but with broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• EventSource: Canadian online event rental marketplace connecting customers with rental vendors across multiple categories. Functions as both a competitor and a marketplace channel comparable to Avalon's online catalog and quote builder approach.
• Chair Decor: Canadian event rental company specializing in chairs, tables, linens, and event décor for weddings and corporate events. Closely comparable to Avalon in product mix and bridal/corporate customer base, though operating in Ontario.
• Confetti Event Rentals: Event rental company providing tables, chairs, tents, linens, and décor for weddings and corporate events. Comparable in product mix and customer segments to Avalon at a smaller regional scale.
• McGowan Event Rentals: Western Canadian event rental company operating in Alberta with comprehensive tent, table, chair, and event equipment rentals and event planning services. Closely comparable to Avalon in product breadth, regional Western Canadian footprint, and rental-plus-services model.

Regional players

• Ultimate Rentals: Canadian event rental company serving a different regional market with comparable tent, table, chair, and event equipment offerings. Relevant regional peer for understanding Canadian event rental competitive dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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