R & D Events brings professional event rental services to Des Moines and the greater Polk County metro, handling everything from delivery through teardown.

Frame, Pole · 20–250 guests

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Pick up to three companies. Featured yards receive every request. Basic listings get a first intro lead, then need a Featured plan for more.

Prairie wind and severe-weather season from April through June. State Fair week soaks up leftover inventory. A job at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and a party in Sherman Hill are different installs.

What people book here

Local yards in Des Moines lean frame and pole. Bookings run from West Des Moines backyard weddings, botanical-garden receptions, and fair-week corporate tents on one side to West Des Moines backyard dinners, reunions, and weekday corporate lunches on the other.

Sites and season

Gray’s Lake and private West Des Moines estates come up most often when people call.

Neighborhoods and service area

The companies on this page cover Sherman Hill, West Des Moines, Beaverdale, Ankeny. Anyone driving in from Waukee should confirm the delivery radius before comparing quotes, because a trip fee often appears late in the process.

Typical pricing

Installed pricing in Des Moines is typically $700–$4,800 for a 100–200 guest weekend.

Local notes

Typical pricing: $700–$4,800 for a 100–200 guest weekend
Neighborhoods: Sherman Hill, West Des Moines, Beaverdale, Ankeny, Clive, Waukee
Venues we hear about: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Gray's Lake, private West Des Moines estates, Iowa State Fairgrounds edges, downtown Western Gateway

Before you compare quotes

Send every company the same date, guest count, and surface photos. Quotes are only comparable when the spec matches.
Ask whether they plan to stake or ballast. Wind usually decides, and it changes the install price.
Confirm the delivery radius and trip fee up front. It often appears late in the process.

Tent type guides

Frame tents — patios, parking lots, and surfaces that cannot take deep stakes
Clearspan tents — open interiors for lighting, climate, or a stage
What size tent for 50 guests
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Des Moines tent rental FAQ

What do Des Moines tent rentals usually cost?

Typical weekend pricing in Des Moines is $700–$4,800 for a 100–200 guest weekend. Frame and pole party tents cost less than dressed sailcloth or climate-controlled clearspan.

When should I book a Des Moines wedding tent rental?

Peak Saturdays book first in Des Moines. Request quotes as soon as you have a date and guest count, and ask about staking versus ballast.

Which neighborhoods do these companies cover?

Listings on this page serve Sherman Hill, West Des Moines, Beaverdale, Ankeny. Check each profile for delivery radius before you compare quotes.