The sight of a
circus tent can conjure up magical childhood memories,
but these days they are not so common with many
circuses now using
indoor arenas. However, many corporate groups are now hiring circus
tents to host special events and client functions because they provide a
carnival or fun outdoor venue.
The first circus tent was used in America in 1825. Until then, the word
"
circus tents " didn't signify the show. It meant the temporary wood
and canvas building where the show took place.
Circuses perform in rings
or on stages that are set up in buildings or under large tents called
Circus Tents. Some of these
tents are bigger than a football field,
since, some circuses have one ring while others have several rings and
stages of entertainment taking place at one time.
Although many circuses have moved into indoor arenas in the last
several decades, several shows still travel under canvas throughout the
world.
Circus tents are large enough to host any large group including,
weddings, revivals or other gatherings.
Circus tents are available in 18
oz, 13 oz weight fabric. They come in a variety of colors, and are
constructed out of vinyl fabric, which is very sturdy.
Types of Circus Tents
Circus Tents has center poles, quarter poles, and perimeter poles. These
tents need to be staked to the ground, and as a result, need clearance
around their sides. Traditionally, smaller canvas
circus tents are
referred to as push pole tents this is because they can be erected by
simply pushing all of the poles under the canvas. Large old style
circus
tents are usually erected by the bale ring method. This involves metal
or wooden stakes being driven into the ground around the circumference
of the tent. A marquee, which is a small entrance tent, may be added at
the main entrance to provide a sheltered entry for the public.
Every kind of
circus tent is raised up by being attached to the ground
and then hoisted upwards by the pulleys on the center poles. Quarter
poles are next to be put in place under the canvas and pulled upright,
followed by the side poles, which go around the complete circumference
of the
circus tents. The last part of the tent to be attached is the
sidewall, flat canvas panels, which are secured around the perimeter of
the tent.
Usage
The
circus tents are available in a wide variety of designs, colors and sizes. The most common size is 44m by 44m. Now, several corporate companies are hiring
circus tents to host special events and client functions because they provide a carnival or fun outdoor venue. These
tents serve the aim of large space coverage as well as add to the ambiance and pomp. They are available with proper seating capacity, ventilation systems, add on frills, extendable sections and other needed modifications. Apart from this, these
tents are big enough to host large celebrations such as revivals, weddings or gatherings.
