[BEYOND THE TENT] INSPIRATION FROM PANTONE’S COLOUR OF THE YEAR
It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. Goodbye to 2013 while we welcome an ambitious 2014 prepared to tackle new projects and ready to make big decisions. Are you planning an event for spring or summer this year? When you rent one of our crisp, white tents for your event or […]
Tented Ford Fest
Just when we thought we had tented almost every type of event, in Toronto we got the call from Councillor Doug Ford to provide some tents on September 7th, 2012. Now we can say we have tented Ford Fest. We were ready to take on the challenge. Check out these couple of great photos from […]
Tents and Mohawks
After seven successful years in the United States, Canada welcomed Riot Fest with open arms. Fort York at the Garrison Common in Toronto showcased a day of precious punk rock on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, September 9th, featuring some of the best: Organ Thieves, Junior Battles, Mockingbird Wish Me Luck, Less Than Jake, F**ked Up, […]
More Than Just Tents
Are you looking for that “cool” factor that makes your event unique? Then look no further. Meet Mabel. Varsity Tents is proud to offer a wide range of event services and supplies however Mabel – our classic fire truck – may be one of the most unique and original items out there. She is sure […]
Our Tents Looked Superb in the Sun
Saturday, August 18, 2012 – Who could pass up these three S’s… Saturday, sunshine and Sublime. We sure couldn’t! It was the first Saturday in weeks that it had not rained and we were going to make the most of it. Excited for the day, we jumped into the car and headed for Fort York […]
Country Music Needs Tents Too
August 11 & 12, 2012 – It was officially time to throw on our cowboy boots to head out to Bowmanville, Ontario to enjoy some good ol’ fashioned country music and hay bales. After almost a completely rain-free summer, Mother Nature decided to open it’s raining doors on Boots And Hearts, a country music festival […]
Providing Tent Coverage for HeavyTO
One of the best festivals that Downsview Park has yet to host was this weekend’s – August 11 & 12 – HeavyTO; a metal and hard rock music festival in Toronto. A sea of black t-shirts got down and dirty with Marilyn Manson, The Cancer Bats, Five Finger Death Punch (FFDP), The Deftones and Slipknot. […]
Tenting the Celebration of 50 years of Independence
Monday, August 6, 2012 – Fifty remarkable years of independence from Britain, this is what folks were celebrating at Jambana – the largest event in Canada showcasing Jamaica’s culture. It was a beautiful afternoon as thousands gathered at The Meadow in Downsview Park for a day of celebration. A festival with many exciting components including […]
Four jammed pack days of incredible costumes, delicious food, great music and lots of tents
The 2012 Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival was one to remember. King & Queen (Thursday, August 2) – A wonderful turn out at Lamport Stadium on Thursday evening for the King & Queen competition. From the North to the South end, the stadium was full of colour and costumes. There were so many breathtaking designs from […]
Our Tents Had Justice Crowds Covered
Saturday, August 4, 2012 – The rain was not enough to keep fans of Justice & M83 away from Fort York this past weekend. Sure it may have cut M83’s set a little short but the Justice duo brought the crowd back up to speed and took them through an electronic music journey for the […]