Cotton candy, popcorn & sno-cone machine rentals across Tampa Bay. Supplies included — no minimum. Delivery, setup & pickup for parties, schools & carnivals.
Add concession machines to your party for the ultimate experience. Cotton candy machines, popcorn poppers, snow cone machines, and hot dog steamers — supplies included with every rental.
Twelve years running concession machines at Tampa Bay parties has taught us a few things: the line at the popcorn machine moves twice as fast as the cotton candy machine, the snow cone is the surprise winner on a 95° August afternoon, and parents will eat almost as much as the kids when the machines are running. Updated May 9, 2026 with current inventory and serving counts.
One machine handles roughly 50 guests over a 3-hour party — popcorn slightly more, cotton candy slightly less. For a Tampa school field day or church carnival expecting 200+, plan two of the same machine running side-by-side or rotate the same machine through two refill cycles. Our crew loads enough supplies for the headcount you give us at booking.
The most-requested combo for Tampa Bay birthday parties: cotton candy + popcorn together. Kids cycle between the two, parents grab popcorn, the machines themselves become part of the party decor. For a school carnival or fundraiser, swap the popcorn for a snow cone machine — outdoor Tampa heat from April through October makes the cold treat outsell anything else.
Every concession machine needs a standard 110-volt outlet within 25 feet of the table. Cotton candy and snow cone machines pull about 1,200 watts; popcorn poppers vary from 800 to 1,400 watts. If you're hosting at a Tampa park without a nearby outlet, add one of our pre-fueled generators ($85 — covers two concession machines plus a bounce house comfortably).
Each machine sits on a 6-foot table — we recommend our white folding banquet tables. Plan a 6-foot radius around each machine for the line and the inevitable spill zone. Cotton candy spreads sugar dust in a wider radius than you'd expect; don't put it directly next to the bounce house entrance unless you want a sticky carpet by hour two.
We deliver to every corner of the Tampa Bay region — Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Land O' Lakes, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Plant City, Carrollwood, New Tampa, Westchase, FishHawk, and 80+ other cities across Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Hernando counties. Concession-only orders ship the same as our bounce house rentals: free delivery within 25 miles, professional setup, and end-of-event pickup.
Standard weekend rotation for our crew: a backyard birthday party in Carrollwood with cotton candy and popcorn before noon, a church festival at Idlewild Baptist or Bayside Community with three machines plus a dunk tank by 2 p.m., a school PTA carnival in Plant City or Lakeland with the full lineup before dinner. Same machines, same pre-measured supply kits, completely different events. Twelve years of running these tells us which combinations work — ask us when you book and we'll spec the right machines for your headcount.
How much does it cost to rent a cotton candy or popcorn machine in Tampa? Concession machine rentals start around $75 each. Pricing is per machine and includes supplies for your headcount, delivery, setup, and pickup within our standard service area. The per-mile delivery fee is shown live before checkout.
Are supplies included with the concession machine rental? Yes. Cotton candy comes with sugar (multiple flavors available), cones, and bags. Popcorn includes pre-measured kernel/oil/salt kits and serving bags. Snow cone includes cups, straws, and three syrup flavors. Tell us your guest count when you book and we pack enough supplies.
Do I have to operate the machines myself? Yes — our crew sets up the machine, plugs it in, runs a test serving with you to confirm it's working, and explains how to load supplies through the event. The machines are designed to be operator-friendly; if you can use a microwave, you can run a popcorn popper.
Can I rent a concession machine for a Tampa Bay park event? Yes. We're approved parks vendors with the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and Pinellas County. Reserve your shelter through the park's permit system; we handle the rest. Most parks don't have an outlet within range of the shelter — add a generator to your order.
How early should I book a concession machine for a Tampa party? 1–2 weeks ahead is fine for most weekend parties. For spring (April–May) and fall (September–November) school carnival season, book 4–6 weeks ahead — those are our busiest concession-rental weeks of the year.
Can I rent a concession machine without booking a bounce house? Absolutely. Concession-only orders are common for school carnivals, church festivals, corporate picnics, and HOA family events. Add a bounce house, water slide, or dunk tank to the same delivery if you want a fuller setup; otherwise the machines ship on their own.
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