We are open and ready to assist with graduations, weddings, and small gatherings. Our show room is open by appointment. Will call clients are welcome and we ask that you call on arrival for pick up and drop off and we will meet you at your vehicle to service you.
Classic Events & Parties is the premier tent and party rental provider in the Des Moines area and Iowa
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With over 7,000 rental products, you can find what you need for your event.
Plan Your Event
Use our friendly wizard to help you get started with suggestions and tips based on your event type and size.
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As you find products you would like, add them to your list which you can then submit to get a quote.
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Our trained staff can help you plan the perfect event.
Exceeding Expectations
Wedding Planning for the Event & Ceremony
Planning a wedding ceremony and wedding reception can be a very complex process. There are a vast number of decisions to make in order to make the event absolutely perfect along with thousands of rental equipment options to choose. Deciding on all the finite details can be extremely overwhelming. Allow us to help.
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Private Parties
Planning a special family event or party at your home that you'd like to include the outdoors can be made easier with Classic Events & Parties. We can help ensure success come rain or shine. Or, if your event is being held indoors Classic Events & Parties can also help ensure success, as well. Offering full, professional service before, during and after your event. We can help you identify all the party rental items you need and in what amount. We offer on-time delivery of all your rental items, set up tents as needed and punctually arrive for tent removal and pickup of all rental items.
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Corporate Events
Classic Events & Parties offers a full range of rental equipment for your corporate event, party or banquet from rental tents to catering equipment to tables, chairs and table settings. Our equipment ensures your event meets your professional standards. We provide on-time drop off of equipment, set up and tear down of tents and can assist in all aspects of your event as we are able. We ensure on-time pickup of all rental items related to your event.
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Expos / Tradeshows
Classic Events & Parties offers a wide range of rental equipment for use in trade show and expo booths of any size and for a variety of purposes. In addition to renting pipe and drape to create a booth, we offer signs, crowd control, risers, mobile staging. We even offer a ticket and registration counter.
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Major Events & Festivals
Festival equipment rental is a speciality of Classic Events & Parties. We have years of experience working with organizations to develop their fundraisers, fairs and festivals. We have the largest and most complete inventory so we can handle every detail from carnival equipment rental, to crowd control, to event tent rental. You can easily Browse by Category on the left or check out the Idea List to the right for some suggestions. We can also assist with custom banners including your own logo placement.
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Catering & Hospitality
Renting equipment for food preparation and storage, for serving and buffets, and for guests such as tables, chairs, flatware, linens and glassware is a specialty of Classic Events & Parties. Executing a quality event, whether a company banquet or a quiet, elegant dinner party in your home, requires a myriad of detailed planning, preparation and attention during the event itself.
Learn moreTent Size Calculator
What size of a tent do you need? Use our calculator to help you determine the size of tent (or room) that will work the best for you and your event. It's everything you need to plan your event!
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Small Tent Packages Catalog
These packages include tents, chairs and tables for seating and serving food plus linen tablecloths to top off your event. Our tents come in a variety of sizes and colors with options for lighting, sidewall, dance floors and more.