Five hundred guests under a roof you can see through: the 50×100 clear top tent covers 5,000 sq ft and seats 416 to 500. It’s the largest clear top tent on our site, built on a frame with no poles in the middle, so the whole floor stays open beneath the sky. It’s installed by our crew and can be staked into grass or weighted on pavement. The 50×100 clear top tent rental is $10,000.
50 x 100 Clear Top Tent Specs
| Spec | 50×100 clear top tent |
|---|---|
| Size | 50 ft x 100 ft |
| Floor area | 5,000 sq ft |
| Seated guests | 416 to 500 |
| Standing guests | About 1,000 |
| Roof | Clear, on a frame |
| Inside poles | None |
| Install | Staked on grass or weighted on pavement |
| Price | $10,000 |
A Ceiling Made of Sky
In a white tent, the roof is the ceiling. In a clear top tent, the sky is. During the day, sunlight fills the space and guests can see trees and clouds overhead. After sunset, the roof shows the stars, and whatever lights you hang inside become the main decoration. At 50 by 100 feet, that view stretches over a full reception for 500.
That makes the clear top a strong fit for evening weddings, galas and anniversary parties, where the setting is part of the event. It also suits garden venues and waterfront lawns, where the view around the tent matters as much as the tent itself.
A Clear Wedding Tent for 500 Guests
For a large wedding, 100 feet of length lets you give each part of the night its own space:
- Cocktail hour: bars and high tops near the entrance as guests arrive.
- Dinner: round or long tables through the middle 60 feet.
- Dancing: a dance floor and band or DJ at the far end, under the open sky.
With a dance floor, bars and a stage inside, plan for closer to 416 seated guests. For a dinner-only layout, the tent seats up to 500.
Lighting a Clear Top Tent
Lighting matters more in a clear tent than anywhere else, because at night the roof shows everything hung beneath it. Bistro string lights in a crisscross pattern turn the ceiling into a canopy of light. Perimeter lights trace the edges, and globe lights hang lower over tables. No lighting add-ons are listed for this size on our site, so ask for a lighting plan in your quote, or browse our lighting rentals.
Weather and Comfort
A clear roof lets the sun in, which is great for photos but can warm the space on a summer afternoon. One way to plan around that is to start in the late afternoon or evening, when the light is softer and the air is cooler. On a breezy night, sidewalls on the windy side keep guests comfortable without hiding the sky above. On a cool spring or fall evening, heaters take the chill off. We carry heaters and cooling equipment, so ask about them when you request a quote.
Clear Top Tent Rental Cost
The 50×100 clear top tent is $10,000, about $20 to $24 per seated guest. Delivery is quoted from your address and includes setup and pickup. A rental covers about 3 days, so the tent goes up before your event and comes down after.
We don’t install clear top tents when temperatures are expected to drop below 35°F. For a fall or early spring event, plan your date with that in mind, and ask about heaters and sidewalls in your quote.
Clear Top or White Top in 50×100?
| Compare | 50×100 clear top tent | 50×100 frame tent |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | Clear | White |
| Seated guests | 416 to 500 | 400 to 500 |
| Price | $10,000 | From $7,500 |
| Best for | Evening events, views of the sky | Shade, liners and daytime events |
The clear top costs $2,500 more. If you want shade on a hot afternoon or a liner overhead, see the 50×100 frame tent.
Other Large Clear Top Tents
| Clear top tent | Floor area | Seated guests | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40×80 | 3,200 sq ft | 256 to 320 | From $5,600 |
| 50×80 | 4,000 sq ft | 333 to 400 | $8,000 |
| 40×120 | 4,800 sq ft | 384 to 480 | From $8,400 |
| 50×100 | 5,000 sq ft | 416 to 500 | $10,000 |
If your space is narrower, the 40×120 clear top tent seats up to 480. For a smaller guest list, the 40×80 clear top tent seats up to 320.
Site Planning
A 50 x 100 tent needs a flat area at least 50 by 100 feet, plus room around it for our crew and trucks. All frame tents must be staked into the ground or held down with weights, so tell us whether your site is grass or pavement. Call 811 before setup if the tent will be staked, and check with your town about a tent permit. For a tent this size, a site visit ($250, credited when you book) is the best way to confirm the space.
Large Clear Tent Rentals in NJ, NY and PA
We set up large clear tent rentals across Toms River ZIP codes 08753 to 08757 and nearby towns like Point Pleasant Beach, Bay Head, Mantoloking and Normandy Beach, plus the rest of New Jersey and New York. For Pennsylvania events, our Philadelphia office is at 335 E Price St, 215.398.1818.
50×100 Clear Top Tent Questions
How many people fit in a 50×100 clear top tent?
It seats 416 to 500 guests at tables, or about 1,000 standing.
How much is a 50×100 clear tent rental?
The 50×100 clear top tent is $10,000. Delivery, setup and pickup are quoted from your address.
Can I rent a clear top tent in winter?
We don’t install clear top tents when temperatures are expected to drop below 35°F.
Can the clear top tent go on pavement?
Yes. It’s a frame tent, so on pavement it’s held down with weights instead of stakes.
How do I book the 50×100 clear top tent?
Add it to your cart above, or request a quote with your date, address, surface and guest count. Email quotes go out the same business day.
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