Holiday Fair Rentals North Attleborough MA: Indoor vs Outdoor Setup Compared
Answer: For a North Attleborough Christmas fair or holiday bazaar, decide first whether the kids' area goes inside (church hall, school gym, function room) or outside (parking lot, field, town common). Indoors, measure ceiling height and doorways and pick low inflatable games. Outdoors, plan power, a surface you can secure, and an early finish, since town parks close at 4 PM from November through March. File town permits at least 30 days ahead, then call (508) 203-5946.
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North Attleborough already has a busy fair calendar this season. The Christmas Marketplace at Emerald Square (999 South Washington Street) runs Saturday, November 7, 10 AM to 4 PM, per its organizer. Oldtown Church, 675 Old Post Road, lists its Winter Craft and Vendor Fair for Saturday, December 5, 10 AM to 3 PM. The Kringle Mart Holiday Stroll and Town Tree Lighting is set for Wednesday, December 2, 5 to 8 PM downtown, per the organizer's Eventbrite page.
If your church, PTO, or club is adding its own fair, this guide compares the two basic setups side by side.
Indoor vs outdoor: the side-by-side
| Question | Indoor (church hall, school gym, function room) | Outdoor (parking lot, field, common) |
|---|
| Main limit | Ceiling height, doorways, floor protection | Wind, cold, early dark |
| Power | Wall outlets, but circuits are shared with kitchen and vendors | Generator or approved outdoor power |
| Securing units | No stakes; units rest on the floor | Stakes on grass; pavement needs another method |
| Who approves | Building owner or school district | Park and Recreation or the town special event process |
| Best rentals | Low games, photo props, snack machines | Holiday bounce houses, bigger games, tents |
| Daylight | Not a factor | Sunset about 4:14 PM on December 5 (Hebcal, zip 02760) |
Many fairs split the difference: vendors and crafts stay inside, and one or two inflatables go just outside a main door.
Power and extension cords
Every inflatable runs a blower, and snack machines draw power too. The Cotton Candy Machine listing simply asks that you have an outlet nearby. A parish hall that also runs a coffee urn and a crockpot table can trip a breaker quickly, so ask the custodian which outlets sit on separate circuits.
Outdoors, AJT rents generators from the 1800W Generator up to the 6500W Generator. Each comes with a full tank of regular 87 fuel. The 1800W unit is listed for standard bounce houses only, not combos or slides. The town special event application also notes that electrical services require an electrical permit from the Building Department, so mention any generator on your paperwork.
Surfaces and anchoring
- Gym floors: ask the school whether it wants floor covering under units and under heavy carts.
- Church halls: check for low beams, hanging lights, and a stage edge near your planned spot.
- Grass: fields and lawns allow staking, but call Dig Safe or ask the owner about irrigation lines first.
- Blacktop: stakes will not go into a parking lot, so tell us the surface when you book and we will plan the setup around it.
Crowd flow and booth layout
The North Attleborough special event application asks for a diagram showing booths, generator locations, tents, trash containers, and clear paths of travel. Draw that map even if your fair is on private property; it doubles as your volunteer handout.
- Put the kids' zone at the far end, so families walk past vendor tables on the way in and out.
- Keep the line for an inflatable away from the door and the bake sale.
- Give a photo prop like the Giant Santa Chair (10 x 8 ft, 10 ft high) a wall to back against, with space for parents holding phones.
- Leave an accessible route; the town form asks about ADA paths and accessible vending areas.
What to rent by fair size
Small PTO or classroom fair (a handful of tables): one game and one snack. Try the Christmas Gnome Ring Toss, only 6 ft tall, or Pin The Nose On Rudolph (8 x 7 ft, 9 ft high), plus a Popcorn Machine (machine only; supplies are separate).
Mid-size church bazaar: add a photo spot and a second game. The Elfie Selfie Inflatable Booth measures 9 x 20 ft and 10 ft high. Zap-A-Mole is a two-player, 45-second reaction game on a 10 x 5 ft footprint, 6 ft high. A Cotton Candy Vending Machine makes flower-shaped cotton candy behind a clear window.
Large outdoor fair: now a bounce house makes sense. The Gingerbread Man Bounce House (13 x 13 ft, 15 ft high) is listed for church events, and the Nutcracker Bounce House (13 x 16 ft, 13 ft high) names church fairs on its page. Add the Carnival Craze 4-in-1 Game, which includes an inflatable cover, or the Double Dunk Basketball Game (10 x 14 ft, 15 ft high). For the littlest guests, the Toddler Forest Playground has a single pass-through opening.
Any size can add a visit from Olaf or Elsa, booked by the hour, or the Santa's Sleigh photo prop for your own Santa. Need more seating? We also rent the 6 ft White Folding Table and White Folding Chair.
Town rules worth knowing before you book
- 30-day lead time: the town special event application must be filed at least 30 days before the event and needs Town Manager sign-off.
- Insurance: events on public property must name the Town as additional insured. AJT can provide additional insured certificates.
- Park hours: Park and Recreation rules close town parks at 4 PM from November 1 to March 31, and use outside posted hours needs a permit.
- Selling in parks: selling goods or food in a park needs prior written approval from the Park Commission.
- Sunday mornings: park rules bar activities involving children before noon on Sundays without written approval.
- Food and tents: food vendors need a Health Department temporary food permit, and tents over 10 x 10 ft need a Building Department permit.
For park space, Park and Recreation works out of Mason Fieldhouse, 446 Elm Street (508-699-0145). For school gyms, start with the district office at 6 Morse Street (508-643-2100).
Booking timeline for a December fair
- Eight weeks out: confirm the venue and indoor or outdoor plan.
- Six weeks out: reserve rentals; the Gingerbread Man listing itself advises booking early for holiday weekends.
- Five weeks out: file the town application if you need one; for a Saturday, December 5 fair, the 30-day mark falls on November 5.
- Two weeks out: send us the room measurements, outlet map, and surface type.
- Fair week: confirm the delivery door and who unlocks the building.
Plan your North Attleborough fair with AJT Bounce
Tell us your date, venue, indoor or outdoor plan, and rough attendance, and we will suggest a lineup that fits. The fastest route is a phone call to (508) 203-5946; the contact form works too if your committee prefers email. We deliver from Foxborough to North Attleboro, Attleboro, Plainville, Mansfield, Foxborough, and Wrentham.
More reading: school, church, and PTO winter fair planning.
FAQ: Holiday fairs in North Attleborough
Which inflatables clear the beams in an older parish hall?
Pick short games. The Gnome Ring Toss and Zap-A-Mole are both listed at 6 ft tall; measure the lowest beam or light fixture before you choose.
Do we need a town permit if the fair stays inside our own building?
Usually the building owner's approval is the main step, but the town form says events on private property that differ from its normal use need a Special Event Permit. Ask Town Hall if you are unsure.
Can we run a bounce house on the church parking lot?
Often yes, with a plan for securing the unit on pavement and a power source. Tell us the surface when you book.
Can our PTO sell raffle tickets and cookies at a town park?
Park rules require prior written approval from the Park Commission to sell goods or food, and food vendors also need a Health Department permit.
How late can an outdoor fair run in December?
Town parks close at 4 PM through March 31, and sunset is around 4:14 PM in early December, so plan a midday window or a permit for later use.
Which Saturdays are already crowded with other fairs?
November 7 (Emerald Square marketplace) and December 5 (Oldtown Church fair) are taken by large events. A third-party listing also shows a Holly Jolly Stroll craft fair at Emerald Square on December 19.
Browse for your fair: jumbo yard games, photo booths, carnival-style games, vendor tables and chairs, and snack carts.
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