Five Themed Tented Party Ideas

Posted by on 17 Mar 2016 under Event Themes, South Africa

Themed Tented Parties

Themed Tented Parties

There are many wonderful things about stretch Bedouin tents from Tentickle Tents; they are versatile, can be set up anywhere, made to be any shape, come in a variety of colours and sizes, they are waterproof, and protect you from the sun, just to name a few. There is also the fact that they can be themed to suit any party. With a little imagination and creativity you can transform a stretch Bedouin tent into anything your mind can think of.


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Music Festival Survival 101

Posted by on 24 Feb 2016 under Music Festivals, South Africa

Stretch Tents at Ramfest

Our Top 10 Tips to Survive Your Next Music Festival

Ever since Woodstock music fans have harnessed their inner nomad, packed up the essentials and headed out into the big unknown that is the music festival. Rain, shine, wind. Desert, forest, open field. No matter the weather or the venue, festival fans flock to far flung places to pay homage to their favourite bands, DJs and genres of music. While they are great fun, music festivals are also hard work, and the best way to enjoy them is to be prepared.

Tentickle Stretch Tents have set up tents at many a festival, and so over the years we have come to recognise what to do and what not do to survive and have fun.


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Our 3 Favourite Places for a Tented Winter Wedding

Posted by on 24 Jan 2016 under South Africa, Uncategorized

Stretch Tents Winter Wedding Wonderlands

Stretch Tents Winter Wedding Wonderlands

Traditionally peak wedding season has been during spring and summer, with venues heavily booked up and long waiting lists, this is fast changing. With many couples opting for winter weddings both here in South Africa and overseas the wedding industry has adapted accordingly.

There is no reason today why a winter wedding should not be as beautiful, romantic and comfortable as a summer wedding. We are very lucky in South Africa that we have so many places of such magnificent natural beauty that offer a magical backdrop to any wedding celebration. We are also lucky that some parts of the country offer year round good weather.


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Stretch Tents for Corporate Events

Posted by on 21 Dec 2015 under Bedouin Tent Rigging, South Africa

Tentickle Stretch Tents Sponsors The German School Raffle

Stretch Tents for Corporate Hosting Events

More and more, big corporate companies are looking for out the box event solutions. There is a growing trend that is moving away from the stale, traditional corporate event experiences. What better way to do this than with a stretch Bedouin tent from Tentickle.

Marketers and event organisers are always on the lookout for new, innovative branding ideas that create a unique and memorable brand experience. A stretch tent is high impact, practical and creates a great atmosphere for any event. The latest in digital printing technology combined with the right stretch tent fabric creates branding that is both eye catching and professional. Imagine a company logo, larger than life, printed onto a stretch tent. No more need for pull up banners that flap and fall over in the wind, no need for fussy gazebos or flags that break. A branded stretch tent will set you apart from the competition.


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Tentickle Sponsors The German School Cape Town’s Raffle

Posted by on 16 Nov 2015 under Event Tentickle Covered, South Africa

Tentickle Tents is more than just a Bedouin Stretch Tent Manufacturer, it is also a company that believes in the future of South Africa and the education of our children. This was one of the main reasons why we offered to be the main prize sponsor of the 2015 German School Oktoberfest Raffle that was held in Cape Town on the 30th of October. The raffles primary purpose was to add not just a little bit of winning fun to the festivities, but also to help raise funds for new educational materials for the pupils at the school. The prize itself consisted of an original Tentickle Bedouin Stretch Tent valued at R20,000, which is not only one of the most sought after 6m x 5m Stretch Fabric Tents in the country, but also one of the safest thanks to its patented fire retardant technology. This stretch Fabric Bedouin inspired tent uses a brand new approach to our tried and tested Bedouin tent manufacturing process, as it includes an easy to use exclusive Tentickle telescopic pole system. Not only does this innovation build on our already impressive reputation in the tent manufacturing industry, but is also ensures that we supply some of the most technologically advanced tents to our customers all over world.

Take a look at the picture below, which shows the actual Oktoberfest raffle tickets being sold on the day of the festival from beneath the comfortable shade provided by the actual prize. As you can see, this amazing tent is as versatile as it is good looking, which means that it can be used for anything from camping shade and shade around the pool, to craft market store covering or shading for stalls at outdoor events.

Tentickle Stretch Tents Sponsors The German School Raffle

Oktoberfest Raffle Tickets Being Sold


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5 Reasons to Hire a Stretch Tent

Posted by on 22 Oct 2015 under South Africa, Uncategorized

No matter if you are a party planner in the bushveld, an event planner in Sandton, an advertising agency in Cape Town, a party hire company in Durban or a bar owner in Port Elizabeth, Tentickle Stretch Tents in South Africa have the perfect special events tent structure for you. Not only are the Bedouin inspired tents that we manufacture easy to set up, but they are also manufactured using cutting-edge tent fabric technology. Because of this they offer a safe and comfortable area for people to gather and celebrate, while still looking extremely stylish.

Would you like to know even more about what makes our stretch fabric tents so great? Then take a look at the top 5 reasons why YOU should hire a Tentickle Stretch Tent for your next event below:

1. They Look Good

The Bedouin inspired look of our tents have ensured that they have a truly unique and memorable look to them. They literally have helped to banish the boxy special events marquees of the past and are available in almost any shape, size or colour that you can think of.

Our Stretch Tents will give your event a memorable look

Our Stretch Tents will give your event a memorable look


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Bringing the Party with Events Tents

Posted by on 02 Sep 2015 under Event Tents, South Africa

With spring on its way, we are already starting to see an upswing in the number of party tents that we are hiring out, and of course we know why. From thrilled customers, guests and party planners, Tentickle Tents seems to be the number one stop for party tents.

Tentickle Outdoor Party Tents


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10 Days of Gale Force Winds and a Tentickle Tent

Posted by on 28 May 2015 under Bedouin Tent Rigging, South Africa

Pitching a tent with gale force winds buffeting and virtually knocking you off your feet doesn’t exactly sound like a good idea. In fact, you have to be really confident in your tent and its design to even dream of attempting something this risky. But if you have a Tentickle Stretch Tent, this is simply business as usual.

Winter Glamping Ideas in Southern Africa

Gale Force Winds and a Tentickle Stretch Tent

Of course when we designed our unique stretch tent fabric we knew that we were on to something special – that it why we enlisted the help of top South African Universities to ensure that our fabric was the best available. Even our product testing was more intense than other fabrics – anything that can survive being pitched at the Cape of Storms guarantees highest quality and strength. So we know that our fabric is strong, but we still love it when clients and distributors call us to tell us just how amazed they are at our fabric’s strength!


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Winter Glamping Ideas in Southern Africa

Posted by on 29 Apr 2015 under Glamping, South Africa

Are the days already becoming too short for you? Already planning your next escape to the sunny lands far from the hustle and bustle of town? Southern Africa offers countless DIY winter glamping experiences for the adventurers who love the lap of luxury under their beautiful stretch tent.

Winter Glamping Ideas in Southern Africa

Winter Glamping Ideas in Southern Africa

One of the best things about living in South Africa is that no matter how cold it gets here, there are always winter holiday camping opportunities close by that will put a smile on your face and a tan on your skin. So grab your camping year, pack your stretch tent, and enjoy our top three picks of truly adventurous glamping this winter!


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Alternative Wedding Ideas

Posted by on 18 Dec 2014 under Event Themes, South Africa, Wedding Tents

When you think of a wedding, most people think of traditional white weddings. But just because we have stretch wedding tents that are white, it doesn’t mean that your wedding has to be! In fact our wedding tents can be any colour you want to match your alternate wedding!

How about some of these alternative wedding ideas to transform your wedding into something completely unique?

Picnic Wedding:

Picnic Wedding

Picnic Wedding


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