20x20 Pole Tent Rental in Oakhurst, NJ

Some people want a tent that looks like a tent: a tall peak in the middle, fabric pulled tight down to the stakes, and that classic outline you see at garden weddings. That’s the 20×20 pole tent. It rises to 15 ft at the center, sits at 7 ft on the sides, and at $395 it’s the lowest-priced 20×20 tent we rent. The tradeoff is that it needs a lawn, and it has a pole in the middle.

Pole Tent 20×20 or Frame Tent 20×20?

We rent both, and the right one depends on your yard and your layout.

Choose the pole tent if:

You’re setting up on grass with room to spare
You like the peaked look and the extra height in the middle
You want the lower price, $395 for the tent

Choose the 20×20 frame tent if:

The only open space is a driveway, patio or deck
You need the floor completely clear, with no pole in the center
Your lawn doesn’t have 5 extra feet on every side

What Your Site Needs for a 20 x 20 Pole Tent

A pole tent holds its shape with tensioned fabric, center poles and stakes around the edge, so it goes on grass only. The lawn also needs at least 5 feet of clear ground past each side of the tent for staking. For a 20 x 20 pole tent, that means an open grass area of about 30 ft x 30 ft.

Before you book, walk the space and look for anything that could get in the way:

Slopes or uneven ground
Sprinkler and irrigation lines
Trees, branches and overhead wires
Buildings, fences or sheds too close to the edge

Call 811 before setup day so buried utility lines get marked, and check with Ocean Township or your own town about a tent permit. If you’re not sure your yard works, we can do a site visit for $250, and that amount is credited when you book.

Planning Around the Center Pole

The 20×20 covers 400 sq ft. At about 10 square feet per seated guest, that’s room for roughly 32 to 40 people, but the center pole takes up part of the floor, so treat those numbers as a starting point and plan your tables around it. A round table placed so the pole sits beside it, or a buffet set against the pole, usually works better than leaving it standing alone in an aisle.

Pole skirts ($240) cover the poles in white fabric, and string lights can run from the peak down toward the edges. Use the tent calculator to check your guest count before you settle on this size.

20×20 Pole Tent Pricing

The tent is $395 before delivery and tax. Delivery is quoted from your address and includes setup and pickup. A couple of example totals:

Tent with perimeter bistro lights: $575
Tent with white sidewalls and a heater for a cool evening: $1,030

Add-on	Price
White sidewalls, 7 ft	$240
Cathedral window sidewalls, 7 ft	$320
8 ft white pole skirts	$240
6″ globe lights	$96
Bistro light white stringer, crisscross	$180
Bistro light white stringer, perimeter	$180
Cafe black string lights, perimeter	$170
Heater	$395
Versa Cool tent fans	$75 each (up to 2)

20×20 Pole Tent Rental in Oakhurst

We set up the 20×20 pole tent throughout Oakhurst, NJ (07755), plus nearby Eatontown, Tinton Falls and West Long Branch. Pole tents are staked into grass, so a backyard lawn is the right spot. Call 811 before setup so underground lines can be marked, and check with Ocean Township about a permit.

A pole tent works well on Oakhurst properties with open lawn, like larger backyards, church grounds or lots near the river. We deliver pole tents across Oakhurst and the towns around it, including Island Heights, Pine Beach, Ocean Gate, Beachwood, Bayville and Manchester, plus Jackson and Lakewood to the west.

We also cover the rest of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, so if your lawn is outside Ocean County, request a quote with your address and we’ll price the delivery.

Other Century Pole Tent Sizes

If 20×20 is too small, the 20×30 pole tent seats 48 to 60 for $495. Every size up to 80×100 is in our century pole tent rentals.

Pole tent size	Area	Seated guests	From
20×20	400 sq ft	About 32 to 40, around the pole	$395
20×30	600 sq ft	48 to 60	$495
20×40	800 sq ft	64 to 80	$595
30×30	900 sq ft	72 to 90	$795
40×40	1,600 sq ft	128 to 160	$1,600

Before You Book

Can a pole tent go on a driveway or patio?

No. Pole tents have to be staked into grass. For a hard surface, the 20×20 frame tent can be held down with weights instead.

Is the center pole in the way?

It takes up a small part of the floor, so plan tables, a dance floor or a buffet around it. Pole skirts make it look finished.

How do I reserve the 20×20 pole tent?

Add it to your cart above, confirm the grass requirements, and choose your add-ons. Or request a quote with your date and address. Email quotes go out the same business day.