Century Pole Tent: 20’x20′ Rental
From: $395.00
Pole tents provide a classic and elegant look for weddings, galas, corporate events, and private celebrations. Supported by center poles and perimeter stakes, these tents feature graceful peaks that create a timeless silhouette and spacious interiors. With a side height of 7 ft and a center height of 15 ft, these tents offer generous clearance for guests, décor, and lighting. Their tensioned design ensures stability while maintaining a soft, flowing appearance. Perfect for both daytime and evening events, these pole tents deliver a refined, inviting atmosphere ideal for any occasion.
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.
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