Tampa Bay school field days & church carnivals — 25% group discount. Obstacle courses, bounce houses, dunk tanks, concessions. $2M insured, COI same-day. 813-291-3953.
Grade A Rentals of Tampa serves Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, and Pasco County schools and churches with a flat 25% group discount on every rental. No minimum order, no discount code required — identify your school or church when you call. We carry $2 million commercial liability insurance, provide same-day Certificates of Insurance to district risk offices, and are already on the approved vendor lists for Hillsborough County Parks and Pinellas County Parks. Updated June 12, 2026.
Tampa-area elementary and middle schools run most field days in late April through mid-May. The setups that work best for Hillsborough County schools: one dual-lane 60-ft Adrenaline Rush obstacle course as the centerpiece (two kids race side by side), a toddler obstacle course or junior bounce house for K-2 students, a standard bounce house for grades 3-5, a dunk tank (the principal or P.E. teacher goes in — this alone justifies the event in most schools), and a snow cone or popcorn machine for the fundraising table. We've run this exact setup at schools in New Tampa, Carrollwood, Temple Terrace, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes, and Zephyrhills. Everything arrives on one truck during your Friday morning setup window and gets picked up at dismissal.
For high school field day, prom after-party, and graduation celebration setups, the dual-lane Adrenaline Rush obstacle course, a combo bouncer, yard games, and a hot dog steamer or cotton candy machine are the most-requested combination.
VBS runs Monday through Friday for most Tampa Bay churches — multi-day rates apply at 75% of the base price per additional day, so a bounce house that's $200 on day 1 runs $150 on days 2-5. VBS setups at fellowship halls typically include a standard bounce house (fits 10-12 kids at a time for rotating stations) plus a snow cone machine for the afternoon break. We deliver Monday morning and pick up Friday afternoon so you don't coordinate multiple drops. Toddler-friendly units (lower ceilings, softer floors) are available for churches running separate morning and evening sessions for different age groups.
Tampa Bay churches run fall carnivals (usually late October) and spring family festivals (April-May) as their biggest single-day outdoor events. Most common carnival setup: combo bouncer + dual-lane obstacle course + dunk tank + 2 concession machines (cotton candy and popcorn) + yard games + 10-15 tables + 80-100 chairs. We bring everything on one truck, the crew handles setup from 7 to 9 AM before the carnival opens, and we run pickup after closing. COI goes directly to your facilities manager by email, listing your church as additional insured.
We serve churches across Tampa Bay including Carrollwood, Westchase, New Tampa, Wesley Chapel (Wiregrass Ranch area), Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, and South Hillsborough. Larger churches in the Plant City and Zephyrhills corridor also fall within our standard delivery zone.
Every school and church booking includes: $2 million commercial general liability Certificate of Insurance naming your organization as additional insured, emailed same day you request it. We are already approved vendors for City of Tampa Parks, Hillsborough County Parks, Pasco County Parks, and Pinellas County Parks. For school district risk offices that require specific language on the COI, call 813-291-3953 — we've handled Hillsborough Schools COI requests dozens of times and know exactly what the district requires. Net-30 invoicing available for school and church accounts on bookings over $500.
All Tampa Bay schools (public, charter, private, parochial) and churches receive a flat 25% off every item — inflatables, tables, chairs, concession machines, games, tents. No minimum spend, no limit on how often you use it, no code required. Just tell us your school or church name when you call 813-291-3953 or book online and we apply the discount before your invoice is generated.
What party rental companies serve school field days in Tampa? Grade A Rentals of Tampa delivers to public, charter, private, and parochial schools across Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. We're an approved parks vendor (not a district-contracted vendor — the COI covers your event as a school-sponsored activity). We carry $2M insurance and email the COI same day.
How much does a school field day inflatable rental cost in Tampa? With the 25% school discount: obstacle courses from $251, standard bounce houses from $120, dunk tanks from $206, concession machines from $49. A full field-day setup for 300-500 students typically runs $700-$1,200 after the discount, depending on which units you choose. Tables and chairs for the teacher area are extra.
Can I rent a bounce house for Vacation Bible School? Yes. Multi-day VBS rates apply at 75% of the base price per additional day. A Monday-Friday VBS setup at your church fellowship hall — bounce house for morning stations, snow cone machine for afternoon break — runs about 3.5x the single-day rate instead of 5x.
Do you provide insurance documentation for school events in Tampa? Yes. We email a Certificate of Insurance naming your school or district as additional insured on the day of your request. We're familiar with Hillsborough County Schools COI requirements specifically. For PTSA-run events at school facilities, call us first — we'll confirm what language the district requires.
What is a good bounce house setup for a church carnival in Tampa? For a 200-400 person church carnival: combo bouncer + dual-lane obstacle course + dunk tank + cotton candy machine + popcorn machine + ring toss or giant Jenga. For 400+ attendees, add a second inflatable (water slide in spring/fall, extra bounce house in cooler months) and another concession machine. All arrives on one truck; full setup by our crew takes 90-120 minutes for a full carnival configuration.
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