Jerkfest – Come for the food, stay for the fun!
Varsity Tents has been friends with Jerkfest for many years now and last year we partnered up with them to put on their ninth annual food festival. This year marks a milestone for the event as it turns 10! To mark this occasion, the founders at Jerkfest will be rewarding 10 lucky members of the […]
The new BLAZER all year patio heater: Add some WOW to your hot event!
Welcome to the future of event heating. Rent or buy the Varsity Tents Blazer patio heater. With the stunning new Varsity Blazer, you are certain to wow the guests of any event. Designed for your patio, smoking area, or even your front entrance, this four legged heater has a clean, solid stainless steel construction, and […]
Nothing says party like St. Patrick’s Day!
Every year Canada’s pubs explode as thirsty patrons flood the streets and pubs in honour of the international holiday known as St. Patrick’s Day. This year’s festivities ramped up in a huge way. Bars and cab companies have prepared for even greater numbers of party goers as a result of the holiday taking place during […]
The weather professor Toronto
The weather professor Toronto Here at Varsity Tents we have a keen eye for the weather – it is important to our clients’ events, so it is important to us. Known across GTA event circles as the “Professor,” our own Graham Bauckham receives regular phone calls throughout the week, inquiring about local weather conditions. Some […]
Varsity Tents GM Graham Bauckham speaks to future Toronto event planners at Humber College
A professor of the Special Event Management class at Humber College recently asked Graham Bauckham, Varsity Tents General Manager, to visit the class for a short presentation and Q&A about the logistics and management of large scale events. Thrilled at the chance to meet with Toronto’s newest up and coming event planners, on February 3rd 2011, Graham […]
Here we grow again
Varsity Tents has been steadily growing over the past few years. Our fleet of vehicles has tripled as well as our warehouse and office. Now we are in need of expanding our staff. This spring we will be looking for dedicated employees to jump in and help our team with event set-up and tear-down. For […]
Ontario Government plans to break down beer barriers at festivals in Ontario
Often as event planners and suppliers we have to jump through hoops and make sure that what we are doing is up to the standards of our government. Well now the McGuinty government is shaking up the festival sector. Check out the following information. February 23, 2011 McGuinty Government Proposes Removing Restrictions On Ontarians Ontario […]
Look out Las Vegas, Varsity Tents is coming to visit!
On February 26, 2011, Varsity Tents will be hopping on a plane to Las Vegas to attend the American Rental Association’s much-anticipated annual trade show. This will be the first time Varsity attends The Rental Show, and we couldn’t be more excited. New at the event for 2011 is Events and Tents , educational and networking opportunities designed specifically for those […]
Hockey Day in Canada: It’s time for the 3-on-3 Street Hockey Tournament and Varsity Tents has the teams covered!
No matter what team you cheer for, one thing is for sure: Canadians love hockey. February 12th is Hockey Day in Canada – a day where Canadians will rally for teams across the country playing our national sport. From the Tim Horton’s Timbits league all the way up the NHL, this will be our day to play. […]
WinterFest 2011 at the place Varsity Tents calls home: Downsview Park
WinterFest 2011 Our partners at Downsview Park host events year round, and they frequently call on the Varsity team to support their event needs. Varsity has been comfortably located at the park for six years and is always happy to be a part of Downsview’s fantastic roster of events. Here is a quick snapshot of […]