Inflatable bounce houses, obstacle courses, and water slides are a great way to add excitement to your summer festival. Here’s how to incorporate them into your planning:
Choosing Inflatables:
- Variety is key! Offer a mix of inflatables for different age groups and interests. Consider bounce houses with themes, obstacle courses with varying difficulty levels, and water slides for hot summer days.
- Safety first! Ensure the inflatables are made from high-quality, durable materials and meet safety standards. Check with your inflatable vendor to see if they require any sort of signed waivers in order to participate on the attractions.
- Space matters! Measure your venue and choose inflatables that fit comfortably, allowing for safe walking areas around them. At Record-A-Hit, all dimensions of the rented attractions will be in the contract agreement.
Planning for Inflatables:
- Supervision is crucial. Have enough staff or volunteers to monitor the inflatables and enforce weight and height restrictions.
- Power needs. Ensure there’s sufficient power outlets for the inflatable blowers.
- Safety signage. Post clear rules and warnings near the inflatables, like weight limits, no flips, and no shoes.
Additional Ideas:
- Water fun! Combine inflatables with water games like slip-and-slide lanes or water balloon fights for a refreshing summer experience.
- Inflatable movie screen. Rent a large inflatable screen and projector to show outdoor movies in the evening after the inflatables are deflated.
- Themed inflatables. If you have a festival theme, see if there are inflatable structures that match it, like a pirate ship bounce house, a jungle obstacle course, or even an under the sea theme where you could have a Mechanical Shark.
By following these tips, you can ensure your summer festival with inflatables is a safe, fun-filled day for everyone!


