Generators for events and festivals
Sound-attenuated generators for weddings, festivals, markets and stages, with the cable and distribution boxes in the same quote. You tell us what plugs in; we work out the size.
- Stage sound and lighting
- Food vendors and catering
- Tents with heat or AC
- Bars, coolers and ice machines
- Restrooms and lighting
Quiet matters more than size
A towable "whisper" unit runs at about 65 to 70 decibels at 23 feet — a normal conversation. Many venues and parks cap noise at the property line; give us the venue and we place the unit and the cable runs so the guests do not hear it.
Distribution is half the job
One generator, ten vendors: that means a distribution panel and spider boxes with GFCI outlets at each booth, and cable ramps where people walk. We price them in the same quote.
Run it for the whole event
Events run long hours. A 36 kW unit on its own tank lasts about a day at a typical event load; for a weekend we plan a refill or a bigger tank.
Sizes most often rented for this
| Size | Good for | Day | Week | 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 kW 25 kVA | homes during an outage, site trailers and small events | from $300 | from $750 | from $1,700 |
| 36 kW 45 kVA | bigger homes, small businesses and mid-size events | from $350 | from $900 | from $2,000 |
| 56 kW 70 kVA | small commercial buildings, film basecamps and festival stages | from $475 | from $1,200 | from $3,000 |
| 100 kW 125 kVA | whole small businesses and large events | from $650 | from $1,700 | from $4,200 |
One shift (8 engine hours a day). Delivery, fuel, cables, damage waiver and tax are quoted with the rent, in one all-in number. What the price includes
Questions
Does the event need a permit for the generator?
Often yes for public events: a temporary power permit and a fire marshal inspection. Ask the venue or the city early; we send the generator spec sheet they ask for.
Can someone stay on site during the event?
For larger events, yes — a technician on standby can be added to the quote.
How early is it delivered?
Usually the day before or the morning of setup, and picked up the day after. Tell us the load-in times.
Get a quote
Tell us what has to run, where and for how long. We find a unit at a yard near you and text you back one all-in price: rent, delivery, fuel plan, cables.
- Not sure of the size? Pick "Not sure" — we work it out from your list
- A photo of the main panel or the equipment plates helps; we may text you for it
- No payment and no commitment until you say yes to the price
- We answer within 30 minutes, 7 am to 9 pm, every day