> What it takes (and what it costs) to source staging, sound, lighting, tents, sanitation, security, and food vendors.

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# Suppliers & Vendors

What it takes (and what it costs) to source staging, sound, lighting, tents, sanitation, security, and food vendors.

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Suppliers

### [How to Choose a Tent for Your Outdoor Event](https://cornpalacefestival.com/event-tent-guide/)

A practical guide to choosing event tents: frame, pole, and clearspan structures, sizing by guest count, flooring, weather anchoring, permits, and suppliers.

Sep 26, 2025

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Suppliers

### [Stage, Sound & Lighting Rental: What It Really Costs](https://cornpalacefestival.com/stage-sound-lighting-rental/)

Understand stage, PA, and lighting rental for events: what drives cost, mobile stages, line-array sound, lighting rigs, crew, and how to get accurate quotes.

Sep 1, 2025

### Organizing an event?

Tell us what you need — staging, tents, security, ticketing — and we’ll point you to the right suppliers.