Sundance Events

What Sundance Events does

Sundance Events is a privately held Texas LLC operating a regional event rental business headquartered in Mansfield, Texas. Founded in 2000 and employing 14 people, the company rents party and event equipment to customers across 10 cities in Texas and Oklahoma — including the DFW metroplex, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Waco, Frisco, Plano, Arlington, and Oklahoma City. Its core product categories span bounce houses and combo units with slides, water slides (15–24ft), inflatable interactive games (obstacle courses, mechanical bulls, rock climbing walls), classic arcade games, LED-themed games (shuffleboard, cornhole, ping pong, foosball), giant yard games, dunk tanks, dance floors, and portable bars. Supporting infrastructure is offered through add-on categories including tents, tables, chairs, staging, generators, and heating/cooling equipment.

The company's revenue model is straightforward short-term equipment rental on a per-item, per-day basis with deposit-based reservations and balance paid before or at the event. Distribution is delivered-and-set-up-at-site by company crews, supplemented by a 24/7 online self-service reservation system and inside sales support via phone and email. The technology backbone is a third-party SaaS platform — Event Rental Systems — which handles the online catalog, reservation, and order management workflows. The customer base is horizontally diversified across individual/family events (primary), corporate events, weddings, schools, churches, and community/municipal events, with no large-customer concentration disclosed. The company is privately held with no venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment identified, and operates independently with no disclosed parent company.

Name

Sundance Events

Legal name

Sundance Events

Website

https://sundanceeventstx.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sundance Events is a Mansfield, Texas-based event rental company serving 10 cities across Texas and Oklahoma. It rents 50+ categories of party and event equipment — bounce houses, water slides, arcade games, LED games, tents, and furniture — to individual, corporate, wedding, school, and community customers on a deposit-based reservation model with full delivery and setup.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Rental

NAICS

Recreational Goods Rental (532284), All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990), All Other Consumer Goods Rental (532289)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL), Climate Control Rentals (Heaters, Fans, Misting, AC) (HSACAFAG), Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

Keywords

• Event equipment rental
• Party rental services
• Inflatable rentals
• Bounce house rental
• Corporate event rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Mansfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Short-term rental of event equipment including bounce houses, water slides, interactive games, arcade games, LED games, tables, chairs, tents, generators, and party extras. Customers pay per rental item with prices varying by item type and duration. Deposit-based reservation system with balance paid before or at event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sundance Events rents party and event equipment including bounce houses, water slides, interactive inflatables, arcade games, LED-themed games, dunk tanks, dance floors, tents, tables, chairs, portable bars, generators, and climate control equipment. The company delivers and sets up the rental items directly at customer event locations across Texas and Oklahoma, with reservations made through a 24/7 online quote system and a deposit-based booking process.

Product overview

Sundance Events is an event rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of party and event rental equipment across Texas. The core offerings include bounce houses and combo units with slides, water slides ranging 15-24ft, interactive inflatable games (obstacle courses, mechanical bulls, rock climbing walls), classic arcade games, LED-themed games (shuffleboard, cornhole, foosball), giant yard games, dunk tanks, dance floors, and portable bars. Supporting infrastructure is provided through party extras (tents, tables, staging, TVs, speakers), generators, and heating/cooling equipment. The product line serves diverse event types including corporate events, weddings, school functions, church events, birthdays, and community gatherings across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bounce House Rentals Inflatable bounce houses and combo units with integrated slides available in various themes for backyard parties, school events, and corporate gatherings. Standard bounce houses priced at $175-$295, combo units with dry slides at $295-$365, combo units with wet slides at $310-$495, and toddler units at $250-$285.
• Water Slide Rentals Inflatable water slides ranging from 15ft to 24ft heights in various configurations including single/double lanes, pools, and slip-n-slide options for outdoor events in warm weather.
• Dunk Tank Rentals Dunk tanks holding 500 gallons of water with safety features including safety fence, vinyl ball stop, and clear plexiglass window. Standard and collapsible models both priced at $265.
• Interactive Game Rentals Inflatable interactive games including obstacle courses (30ft to 135ft Radical Run and Toxic series), mechanical bulls, rock climbing walls, mechanical surfboard/skateboard, bungee challenges, joust arenas, sports challenges, and mini golf with licensed themes and competitive multiplayer configurations.
• Arcade Game Rentals Classic arcade game rentals including Pac-Man Battle Royal (4-player), NBA Gametime Basketball Arcade, Centipede, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Multi Arcade Game, Pacman, and Basketball Double Shoot Out, targeting corporate events, weddings, and upscale parties.
• LED Themed Games and Rentals LED-lit game rentals featuring shuffleboard, cornhole, ping pong table, foosball, chess, and Connect Four with customizable lighting colors. Suitable for day and night events including complete darkness for glow effects, targeting high-end corporate events, weddings, and sporting venues.
• Giant Yard Game Rentals Oversized versions of classic lawn games including Giant 4 in a Row (wooden and plastic), Cornhole Game, Giant Jenga (2ft to 4+ft tall), and Yard Pong Game with oversized balls and cups, priced from $35 to $95.
• Dance Floor Rentals Dance floors for indoor and outdoor use designed to protect floors and shoes from scuffing or dirt, available in various sizes for weddings, corporate events, and upscale celebrations.
• Bars and Barbacks Portable bar and barback rentals with enough space to stack bottles and serve mixed drinks, allowing bar service to be brought to any event location for weddings, corporate events, and upscale parties.
• Party Extras Additional event equipment including tents (10x10), tent weights, staging (4x4 ft pieces), tables, chairs, portable bars, TVs (50 inch with stand), Bluetooth speakers with microphones, podiums, boxwood hedge walls (LED, acrylic, brown stain bases), stanchions with velvet ropes, light orbs, and ice coolers (150 qt).
• Generator Rentals Power generators including standard 4375 Watt ($95/day), large 6500 Watt ($125/day), and quiet 4550 Watt models ($155/day), all including a full tank of fuel for outdoor events without power access.
• Heating and Cooling Rentals Climate control equipment including commercial patio heaters (Black, 40,000 BTU), fire pits (Solfire White, 36 inches), portable coolers (Cool Zone), and 24-inch floor fans for outdoor events in variable Texas weather.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Big D Party Rentals: Dallas/Fort Worth-based party rental operator offering bounce houses, tables, chairs, and inflatables; direct regional competitor serving the same DFW metro as Sundance.
• All Seasons Event Rentals: Texas-based tent, table, and event rental provider serving weddings and corporate clients; comparable tent/furniture/event equipment offerings within overlapping Texas geography.
• Premier Event Rentals: Texas-based event rental company providing tents, tables, chairs, and event equipment for weddings and corporate events; comparable product mix and regional delivery model.
• Tents Events Texas: Texas-focused tent and event equipment rental company offering high-peak tents, tables, chairs, and staging; directly comparable to Sundance's tent and corporate event rental category.

Broad incumbents

• Cort Party Rental: Established national party and event rental company providing furniture, tents, and tabletop rentals with full-service delivery; competes in the same corporate/wedding event rental space as Sundance.
• Bright Event Rentals: Large, multi-state event rental provider offering tents, furniture, and event infrastructure with delivery and setup; comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same party/event rental category Sundance occupies at a regional scale.
• Gotham Event Rentals: Multi-region party and tent rental company serving weddings, corporate, and social events with furniture, tents, and lighting; broader geographic player but directly comparable offering.

Direct peers

• Cowboy Party Rentals: Direct sister/peer brand mentioned on Sundance product pages; Texas-based event rental company offering comparable bounce houses, water slides, and party equipment to overlapping DFW customer base.
• Fun Pros: Event entertainment rental company providing interactive games, inflatables, and carnival attractions for corporate and private events; comparable product line including obstacle courses, mechanical bulls, and arcade-style games.

Others

• Event Rental Systems: Software vendor whose platform powers Sundance's online booking and reservation system; adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but materially relevant as a technology enabler for Sundance's operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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