School Carnival and Fundraiser Rentals in San Diego
Carnival games, popcorn and snow cone machines, canopies, kids picnic tables and giant yard games for PTA and PTO carnivals, field days and school fundraisers across San Diego County.
Carnival game and concession rentals for school events
School carnivals and fundraisers need booths kids can play, treats parents can sell and shade for the blacktop. We rent carnival games from $110, concession machines at $100 with 50 servings included, canopies from $70, kids picnic tables at $15 and giant yard games from $40.
Prices below are starting prices. Click any item to see details and book it online.
Carnival Game Rentals for School Carnivals
Fish bowl toss and milk bottle bash rent for $110 each and carnival ring toss rents for $125. Each game is easy for a parent volunteer or an older student to run.
Prizes are not included. Many schools sell game tickets and use donated prizes, which helps the carnival raise money.
See all carnival game rentals →Carnival game prices
- Fish bowl tossfrom $110
- Milk bottle bashfrom $110
- Carnival ring tossfrom $125
- Carnival boothfrom $150
Concession Machine Rentals for School Fundraisers
Popcorn, cotton candy and snow cone machines rent for $100 each with supplies for 50 servings. Extra servings come in batches of 50, so you can order for the size of your school.
Concessions are one of the easiest items to sell at a fundraiser. Each machine needs one 110V outlet near the booth.
See all concession rentals →Concession machine prices
- Popcorn machinefrom $100
- Cotton candy machinefrom $100
- Snow cone machinefrom $100
- Generatorfrom $100
Canopy Rentals for Blacktop and Field Events
A 10×10 canopy at $70 shades a ticket booth or a game, and a 10×20 at $120 covers a seating area. On blacktop we anchor canopies with concrete blocks.
The carnival canopy at $100 and carnival booth at $150 give the event a classic midway look.
See all canopy rentals →Canopy rental prices
- 10×10 canopyfrom $70
- 10×20 canopyfrom $120
- 10×30 canopyfrom $210
- 10×40 canopyfrom $280
What size tent do you need?
Use our tent calculator to find the right tent in seconds. Enter your guest count and how guests will be seated, and the calculator shows the tent or canopy that fits, with its starting price.
- Avoid a tent that is too small and leaves guests crowded
- Don’t pay for more tent than your party needs
- See the right size and starting price before you book
Planning a dance floor, buffet or bar? Use the full tent size calculator.
Giant Yard Game Rentals for Field Day
Giant Jenga and giant ring toss start at $40, giant Connect 4 is $50 and giant cornhole is $65. The lawn game party package bundles several games for $155.
Yard games work as extra stations for field day or a carnival, and they need no power. Reserve them at least one month ahead.
See all lawn game rentals →Yard game prices
- Giant Jengafrom $40
- Giant ring tossfrom $40
- Giant Connect 4from $50
- Giant cornholefrom $65
- Giant yard pongfrom $100
- Lawn game party packagefrom $155
Planning tips for a school carnival
Match games to ages
Ring toss and fish bowl toss work for younger grades; milk bottle bash suits older kids.
Plan servings by enrollment
Each machine includes 50 servings. Use your expected turnout to order extra batches.
Shade the blacktop
Canopies over ticket and food lines keep volunteers and families cool.
Recruit booth volunteers
Plan one or two volunteers per game and per concession machine.
Why PTAs and schools book with us
School events are run by busy parents and staff. We make the rental part simple, from booking online to pickup.
Book online any time
Reserve online 24 hours a day, even after a late PTA meeting.
Up to 24 hours per rental
Room for setup, the carnival and cleanup at one price.
Safe on blacktop and fields
Concrete blocks on hard surfaces and 36-inch stakes on grass.
Cleaned after every rental
Games and machines are cleaned with commercial-grade products.
Fully insured
Liability coverage that exceeds California state requirements.
Tent setup included
Our crew delivers, sets up and takes down every tent.
See what our customers say about us
We had the best experience with Tents & Things for our daughter’s first birthday! From the very beginning, they were so easy to work with, responsive, organized, and genuinely cared about making sure everything was perfect.
The rentals were beautiful, clean, and exactly what we envisioned. They arrived on time, set everything up seamlessly, and made the entire process completely stress-free. It was one less thing for us to worry about, which meant so much while planning a big event.
If you’re looking for a company that’s reliable, professional, and truly goes above and beyond, I can’t recommend Tents & Things enough.
Would highly recommend! Good communication both during ordering and day of. On-time delivery and pick-up, very professional.
I had a fantastic experience renting tables and chairs from Tents and Things for a backyard dinner party I hosted. Selvin was incredibly responsive throughout the process, and his prices—including delivery—were very reasonable.
The equipment was in perfect condition, and Selvin was punctual for both delivery and pickup. He went above and beyond by offering to set everything up for me and even brought extra chairs just in case I needed them. I highly recommend Tents and Things for your next event!
Great communication snow cone machine was clean , worked great and looked new . Highly recommended . Easy to pay
Great communication! Delivery & pickup went smoothly.
Other events we serve
We deliver across San Diego County, including Carlsbad · Chula Vista · El Cajon · Encinitas · Escondido · La Mesa · National City · Oceanside · Poway · San Marcos · Santee · Vista. See our service area.
School carnivals rental FAQs
What should we rent for a school carnival in San Diego?
Most school carnivals rent three or four carnival games, one or two concession machines, canopies for ticket and food lines and a few yard games. Carnival games start at $110 and concession machines are $100.
How many servings come with a popcorn machine?
Each popcorn, cotton candy or snow cone machine includes supplies for 50 servings. Extra servings come in batches of 50.
Do carnival games come with prizes?
No. Prizes are not included with carnival game rentals.
Can you set up canopies on a school blacktop?
Yes. On blacktop and other hard surfaces we anchor canopies with concrete blocks.
Do you rent kids tables for school events?
Yes. Kids picnic tables rent for $15 and kids chairs rent for $3.
What if the carnival is rained out?
Our raincheck policy lets you reschedule to a new date with no change fees.
More answers on our party rental FAQ page.
Planning a school carnival or fundraiser?
Reserve games, concessions and canopies online 24 hours a day.
Last updated October 2026