You got accepted—now what? In this episode, Michael Priest walks through the equipment needed to build a festival booth that looks professional, functions well, and keeps people safe. He explains how to choose a commercial-grade 10×10 canopy, why a white top is the safest choice for festival rules, and why 40 pounds of weight per leg should be treated as the minimum starting point.
Wind safety is a major focus. Michael shares real stories of heavily weighted tents still becoming dangerous in strong gusts, explains how sidewalls can turn a canopy into a sail, and breaks down when to add caution, remove the canopy top, or pack up entirely. He also covers tables, fitted table covers, seating, storage, banners, and price signage so the booth feels like a professional storefront rather than a temporary pile of merchandise.
In this episode
- Choosing a commercial-grade 10×10 canopy
- Why many festivals require white canopy tops
- The minimum weight needed on each tent leg
- Properly attaching weights to the frame
- Wind-speed thresholds and when to take the canopy down
- Why sidewalls increase wind danger
- Tables, fitted covers, seating, and under-table storage
- Banners that immediately communicate what you sell
- Why every product should have a visible price
- Treating your booth like a storefront