Umbrella/shade for street stall

Lilygirl_wytch replied:

I use a pop up marquee which I believe cheap shops like the warehouse or crazy clarks have them for $75 at the moment.  Otherwise you could spend more and go to some place like anaconda.

good luck

Lilygirl

downunder replied:

A pop up shade marquee is ideal for these things.
A couple of things to consider:

• Check the pegs - it may be worth investing in some longer/stonger tent pegs
• If you are not in an area where you can bang into the ground, remember to take something to weigh it down. Ice cream containers with sand/rocks, concrete block etc
• If you are going to use it more often, consider the dearer steel frames as the aluminium ones can bend easily - they also come with a waterproof cover
• Oztrail have been my favourite brand - I have a collection of the cheaper versions gathering dust or binned. BCF often have these on special
  
• Trick for erection if on your own - have a strap eg : occy or rocket strap to hook onto a something eg trailer, roo bar etc and pull out the frame from the opposite corner. This will pull the frame out enough to pop up the main legs manually.
  
• Put the cover over the frame and secure before you raise the legs to full height
• While raising the legs to full height, never let go until you have it secured - that gust of wind always comes around about then !!

ScrappyFairy replied:

I was in a similar postion last weekend.

After have a marquee the required an army of people to assemble, I invested in a 3x3 from bunnings that is expandable. Very much worth the $$$ ($149). Very strong material that is water resistant and tent pegs and bag with wheels included, makes it perfect for 1 person.

Hope the stall goes well!

Follow-Your-LR-Dream replied:

It all sounds exhausting!!!!