The ARA Show 2026 Preview

Our team at Aztec Tents is excited to be exhibiting at the upcoming ARA Show at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida (Exhibit Dates March 2-4, 2026). As always, our team is preparing for a busy show schedule and what we predict will be the kickoff of a busy 2026 Spring season. We will be showcasing our new Tidewater Arch frame system which was recently unveiled in conjunction with a Tidewater Transition Panel at the Advanced Textiles Show earlier this month. In addition, we’ll be showing off the new Decoblock™ Ballast covering system along with a host of other tent accessories for your rental business. We will be highlighting special promotions found only at this show. If you are planning a trip to the show, please be sure to stop by and say hello to our team.

The ARA Show-  Aztec Tents BOOTH 2626

Schedule of Events:

Saturday Feb 28,2026- EventsU Educational Program (Separately ticketed event)

Sunday Mar 1, 2026- Show Education

Monday, Mar 2, 2026- Exhibit floor open

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026- Exhibit floor open

Wednesday. Mar 4, 2026- Exhibit Floor open

 

PS. If you have not booked your trip, there are still deals to be found. There are dozens of hotels within a short Uber ride with rates under $115/night. Dare if you will, there’s actually some hotels available under $80/night. Also, airfare from some major markets into Orlando (MCO) is dirt cheap.

LAX-MCO Rountrip- $178

ORD-MCO Roundtrip- $101

DFW-MCO Roundtrip- $72

PHL-MCO Roundtrip- $96

JFK-MCO Roundtrip- $98

 

This show is not open to the public, but attendance rates are highly discounted for ARA Members. For more information, visit the show website at https://arashow.org/

Categories

Frame Tents

Frame Tents feature a skeleton of aluminum framework and steel connectors to support the tent top. Although this style of tent is "free-standing" by design, it still must be anchored to resist wind forces. All styles of frame tents have no poles that come to the ground in the interior space of the tent.

Frame Tents

    Pole Tents

    Pole tents rely on tension in the membrane to hold the shape of the tent system. These tents are supported by single or multiple centerpoles in the middle of the tent area and a series of sidepoles around the perimeter of the tent area. The tent is tensioned toward the anchoring locations commonly with a rope or ratchet strap.

    Pole Tents

      Structure Fabric

      Whether you need replacement roof, gable, or walls, our team is proud to build the best panels in the industry. Our clearspan structure tops and walls are constructed to match Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specifications for your European, A-frame and arcum styled structures. Designed, cut and assembled to fit perfectly, each and every time.

      Structure Fabric

        Compatible Plus

        'Compatible-Plus®' products are aesthetically and structurally indistinguishable from their competitive counterparts. However, the new series have been re-engineered, incorporating proprietary improvements to their structural quality and integrity. These options allow the tent industry customers to purchase from the vendor they deem best.

        Compatible Plus

          Accessories

          Accessories include liners, legs skirts, doors, raingutters, and materials for repair & replacement parts

          Accessories

            Specialty Tents

            These products are geared for specific applications and are often seen as non-mainstream products. Generally these products are built on an as needed basis and are generally not "on the shelf".

            Specialty Tents