Area Tent & Canvas Advice & Tips

Fundraisers/Special Events

Since 1982, Area Tent & Canvas has compiled an impressive stockpile of tips, advice, special event strategies, plus general special event knowledge now available for your use in executing your successful fundraiser or special event.

Your Party Planning Trip
Party Planning, just like so many other endeavors, has a language and has tools of the trade that are unique and helpful to know. Remember, that it is normal in your rush to f

Super Party Foods That Sizzle!
You know that feeling you get after a BIG holiday meal? That tired feeling that causes you to slow down and often fall asleep? However, when choosing foods for your part

Tent Basics 101
Throughout history, tents have provided people with temporary and transportable lodging. From ancient nomads to biblical characters, humans and their use of tents has been a

Media Coverage for Your Special Event!
Let's start by saying...always put your best foot forward with media coverage of your special event/fundraiser-it's free and easy to accomplish- if you know how. Move the w

Call 811
This new national phone number is available for anyone planning ground digging or staking. In May 2005, Common Ground Alliance brought together a diverse coalition of ut

What Size Tent to Choose?
Trying to choose the correct size tent can seem like a complicated task when try to accomodate all your guests and party/special event needs.

Cool!! Special Event/Fundraisers Websites
1.Party Tents/Inflatable Rentals www.areatent.com 2.Fake Cakes www.cakerental.com

Establishing a Special Events/Fundraising Budget
Establishing a budget is the process of identifying/managing and anticipating the expenses and income related to an event or meeting. When making a budget try to include ALL

Fake Cakes are Fun Cakes!
FunCakes in Grandville, Michigan, has made a deal with the devil to make a cake - not out of angel food or even devil food cake mix - but out of Styrofoam. FunCakes owner

Finding Volunteers for your Nonprofit Organization
Voluneers are the heart and soul of any nonprofit organization. Trying to match a person's passion with the needs of your organization is always tough...but it can be a win-w

Five Fundraising/Special Events "Power Points"
Vision: The centerpiece of each special event! People: From guest,family,friends,vendors to all! Leadership: Bringing each idea to it's potential! You: Your enthusiasm,dedi

Graduation Parties... Made Simple
Graduation Parties have become huge family events--with milestones for both graduates and their parents! From party tents, tables, and chairs to kid's games, entertainment, an

Seven Easy Party Planning Tips!
#1. BUDGET! Whether a large company/church event or a small immediate family party, try to decide on a general range for your party budget--try making it appropriate for the

Boat & Fishing Tips

Ahoy! Introducing our new sections. It's a boatload of tips, advice, and current events to enhance your boating and fishing fun. Catch the wave!

Area Tent's "Best Boat" Trailering Safety Checklist
Boat Trailering Checklist...SAFETY FIRST!!! 1. Review Your Tow Vehicle Checklist. 2. Confirm Coupler, Hitch, Hitch Ball Are SAME size. 3. Sec>

Name Your Boat!
Hey Matey... From "Aqua Therapy" to "Makin' Waves", "Tomorrow's Dreams" to "Z-Breeze", there isn't a name floating across these blue waters that ha>

5500 Boating Products in stock!
See www.sea-dog.com or 1-800-sea-dog-1 for a new 2009 catalog>

Battery Oil Additive
Battery De-Mister, Appleton WI, is a patented battery oil additive designed to help increase the life of your battery plus reduce battery maintainance>

Hurricanes and Boating
Hurricane Ike damaged about 15,000 boats in Texas totaling $175 million plus another $25 million worth of damages occurring to boats in other surround>

Outdoor-Adventure Photo Contest
Got an exciting outdoor photo? From camping, backpacking, and hiking, to boating, fishing, and sailing orsurfing,hand gliding, and rock climbing...an>

Boating Websites
1.Dockage products www.carolinawaterworks.co 2.Dock Floats/Dock Boxes www.dockboxes.com 3.Dock Fenders www.bestdockbumper.com 4.PWC Docks www.sp>

Clean Boat Act of 2008
On July 29 2008, President Bush signed into law H.R.5949/S.2766 the Clean Boat Act of 2008, protecting the more than 17 million recreational boats thr>

Cool Boating Websites to Visit
1.Fuel Tank Conditioners www.algue-x.net 2.Towable Inflatable Tubes www.airhead.com 3.Battery relocation kit www.quickcable.com 4.Heat Sensors >

Starbrite Boat Cleaning Products Online
Sea Safe Boat Wash, Wash & Wax, Hull Cleaner, Non-Skid Deck Cleaner are all Eco-friendly and biodegradable yet deliver full-strength, no compromises c>

Captain's Bucket of Clean
IMAR Products Inc manufactures superior line of products that are designed to keep your boat looking brand new. IMAR Strataglass Cleaner/ Protective P>

Boat Trailering Checklist
Boat Trailering Checklist! 1.Use a Safety Checklist for your tow vehicle 2.Coupler,hitch, & hitch ball are of the SAME size. 3.Coupler and safety >

2010 National Marina Day!
Saturday June 12, 2010 is National Marine Day. The goal of the National Marina Day is the education of politicians, civic leaders, and the public a>

Selling a Boat? see www.boattraderonline.com
If you are planning on selling a used boat, check out www.boattraderonline.com for ideas. It may worth your time to look at this online site for the >