Greysons Events & Entertainment in Gonzales, LA provides college event rentals in Mississippi, serving campuses and festivals in Jackson and Oxford. We deliver carnival rides, trackless trains, obstacle courses, inflatable mazes, and full concessions with trained crew. Delivery is priced at $2.75 per mile from our shop at 1720 S Sonny Ave.
Jackson is our closest out-of-state market, about 150 miles and two and a half hours away. Oxford is about 400 miles and six hours away, so we focus on events with real scale.
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MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE EVENTS
College Event Rentals in Mississippi: Large-Format Gear Delivered to Jackson and Oxford
Who Books College Events in Mississippi?
Student-activities directors, Greek chapter social chairs, and homecoming committee leads book with Greysons Events & Entertainment. Festival organizers and corporate event planners in Jackson and Oxford book us as well.
Jackson buyers often plan around three campuses and a busy civic calendar. Oxford buyers plan around Ole Miss and the downtown Square.
Jackson buyers often plan around three campuses and a busy civic calendar. Oxford buyers plan around Ole Miss and the downtown Square.
Which Mississippi College Events Do We Outfit?
Greysons outfits these events at Mississippi campuses and in their host towns:
- Welcome week and move-in activations
- Greek Week competitions and chapter field events
- HBCU homecoming weekends and Ole Miss homecoming attractions
- Philanthropy events and fundraisers
- Spring fling and family weekend
- Campus carnivals
- Football and baseball weekend activations
- Downtown festivals, fairground events, and corporate carnivals
What Equipment Works for Mississippi Campus Events?
Greysons recommends these large-format categories for Mississippi college work:
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Carnival rides and midway equipment
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Trackless trains
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Obstacle courses
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Inflatable mazes
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Bungee trampolines
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Dunk tanks
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Concessions
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We do not pitch backyard bounce houses for Mississippi campus work. Our full inventory is in the rental catalog.
How Do the Two Mississippi Markets Compare?
| Market | Campuses | Distance from Gonzales | Events that fit |
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| Jackson | Jackson State University, Belhaven University, Millsaps College | About 150 miles, about two and a half hours | HBCU homecoming, downtown festivals, state-fair-scale midway work, civic events |
| Oxford | University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) | About 400 miles, about six hours | Greek Week, homecoming, gameday weekends, festival weekends on the Square |
How Does Booking and Setup Work for Mississippi?
Booking starts with a call to (225) 436-6520. Book as soon as your date is set.
- Call with your date, campus or venue, and expected crowd size.
- Choose large-format equipment that fits the event.
- Receive a per-event quote, with delivery at $2.75 per mile from Gonzales.
- Confirm the minimum equipment order that applies to out-of-state events.
- Request a certificate of insurance for your university or venue.
- Greysons crews deliver, set up, and anchor each unit before guests arrive.
- Crews take down and remove everything after the event.
You provide the date, the site, and approvals from your facilities or student-activities office. We set up on grass, concrete, asphalt, or indoors, and we bring generators when power is not close.
What Does a Mississippi Event Rental Cost?
Carnival rides, trackless trains, and multi-unit setups with staff are quoted per event. Delivery is $2.75 per mile from our Gonzales shop.
Larger out-of-state events carry a minimum equipment order. Call (225) 436-6520 for the current figure.
What Insurance and Campus Compliance Does Greysons Provide in Mississippi?
Greysons Events & Entertainment is fully insured. We provide certificates of insurance on request, including one naming the university as additional insured.
- Operators are trained through the SIOTOS inflatable safety program.
- Every unit is cleaned and inspected before it ships.
- Anchoring uses water ballast and weighted systems that meet manufacturer specification, so no stakes enter campus turf.
- Sales tax applies unless a tax-exempt form is submitted before delivery.
Call to discuss payment arrangements for your institution. Details are on our insurance and campus compliance page and our university and district booking page.
Where Do We Deliver in Mississippi?
Greysons delivers from Gonzales, LA to two Mississippi college markets. Each page below covers that town’s campuses, venues, and events.
- Event rentals in Jackson, MS for Jackson State, Belhaven, Millsaps, and downtown festivals
- Event rentals in Oxford, MS for Ole Miss, the Grove, and the Square
Planning an Arkansas campus event instead? See our college event rentals in Arkansas. For event types across all campuses, see college and Greek life event rentals. Travel details are on our delivery and travel page.
Frequently Asked Questions: College Event Rentals in Mississippi
Do you deliver event rentals to Mississippi college campuses?
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Yes, Greysons Events & Entertainment delivers large-format event equipment from Gonzales, Louisiana to campuses in Jackson and Oxford, Mississippi.
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We serve the Jackson campuses and the University of Mississippi. Start with the page for your town, either Jackson or Oxford. Call (225) 436-6520 to confirm your date.
Can you set up on Mississippi campus turf and athletic fields?
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Yes, with campus approval, we anchor with water ballast and weights, so no stakes are driven into turf.
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Many campus greens and athletic surfaces restrict staking. Greysons uses weighted and water-ballast systems that meet manufacturer specification without penetrating the surface. We coordinate with your facilities office. See our insurance and campus compliance page.
Is there a minimum order for Mississippi events?
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Yes, larger out-of-state events carry a minimum equipment order, and Greysons gives the current figure when you call.
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Large-format equipment makes the trip from Gonzales worthwhile. Call (225) 436-6520 for the figure that applies to your event. Our delivery and travel page explains how out-of-state bookings work.
How far is Mississippi from your Gonzales shop?
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Jackson is about 150 miles and two and a half hours from Gonzales, and Oxford is about 400 miles and six hours.
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Jackson is our closest out-of-state market, which keeps travel more manageable. Oxford is a longer haul, so earlier planning helps. Read more on our delivery and travel page.
How much does it cost to bring carnival rides to a Mississippi campus?
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Large events are quoted per event, and delivery is $2.75 per mile from our Gonzales shop.
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The quote depends on the equipment, the crew, and the distance from Gonzales. Call (225) 436-6520 with your date and campus. Browse carnival and mechanical rides to see what we deliver.
Can you provide a certificate of insurance naming our Mississippi university?
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Yes, Greysons provides certificates of insurance on request, including one naming the university as additional insured.
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Send us your university name and any wording your risk office requires. Greysons Events & Entertainment is fully insured. Our university and district booking page explains how institutions work with us.
What Mississippi campus events do you outfit?
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We outfit homecoming, Greek Week, welcome week, spring fling, philanthropy events, and campus carnivals with large-format attractions.
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Greek Week suits obstacle courses and mazes, while homecoming suits rides and concessions. We match equipment to your crowd size. See our college and Greek life event rentals for the full list.
Do you serve Mississippi festivals and events away from campus?
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Yes, we also serve downtown festivals, fairgrounds events, and corporate events in Jackson and the Oxford area.
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Large festivals and fairs need the rides, trains, and concessions we field. Our Jackson page covers the capital city’s venues and festival calendar. Call (225) 436-6520 to discuss your venue.
Plan Your Next Event with Greysons
Ready to plan an event people will remember? Call Greysons Events & Entertainment at (225) 436-6520 or book online at greysonseventsentertainment.com. From backyard birthdays to full corporate carnivals, we bring the fun to you.
Easy Online Reservations
It's easy to check availability and to make a reservation! Just click the "Start Here" button to the right and enter the date and times of your event. As you browse the site, you will be presented with all the items available on your selected date.
