Party Concession Equipment · Arlington, TX
Where Can I Rent a Popcorn, Snow Cone or Cotton Candy Machine?
Family owned since 1959 · 1010 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76012
Quick Answer
Moore Rental Service in Arlington, TX rents popcorn, sno cone and cotton candy machines for $80 per day or $250 to $260 per week, along with a hot dog steamer at $55 per day and a nacho cheese dispenser at $65. Supplies are sold on site. Call (817) 277-1141 to reserve.
- Popcorn Machine
- $80 / day • $250 / week
- Sno Cone Machine
- $80 / day • $250 / week
- Cotton Candy Machine
- $80 / day • $260 / week
- Pickup Location
- 1010 W. Division St., Arlington
Carnival concession machines with the supplies to run them, picked up at 1010 W. Division St. in Arlington and used at school carnivals, church festivals, company picnics and birthday parties across the DFW Metroplex.
The Three Machines People Ask For
Almost every concession call is one of three machines, and Moore Rental Service stocks all three at the same $80 daily rate.
The popcorn machine is the workhorse. It is the one that makes a gym or a parking lot smell like an event, and it produces continuously rather than in batches, so a single unit keeps up with a crowd of a few hundred. A rolling cart stand rents separately for $20 a day if you want the machine at standing height instead of on a table — worth it for anything longer than a couple of hours, because a countertop unit at the wrong height turns into a backache.
The sno cone machine is the summer request, and in North Texas that season runs from April to October. It shaves block or cube ice into the fine snow that holds syrup; ordinary crushed ice will not hold flavor the same way. Syrup sells by the gallon at $15 with $9.95 pumps, and one gallon covers roughly 100 to 125 servings depending on how generous your volunteers are.
The cotton candy machine draws the longest line and needs the most attention. It spins floss sugar into a bowl and someone has to collect it onto a cone by hand, which takes about thirty seconds per serving once the operator finds the rhythm. Floss sugar is $9.95 and cones are $2.00 for 25.
What Else Goes on the Concession Table
Hot dog steamer — $55 / day
Holds cooked dogs and buns at serving temperature for hours. The usual pairing with a popcorn machine at ball fields and school events, because between them they cover the whole menu without a grill or a cook.
Nacho cheese dispenser — $65 / day
Heats and pumps warm cheese on demand. Cheese comes in a 140 oz bag at $21, and chili in a four-bag case at $87 if you are running a full nacho bar.
Raffle barrel and bingo — $25 and $20 / day
The fundraiser add-ons. A tumbling raffle barrel for door prize drawings, and a full bingo set with cage, balls and cards for church and senior center nights.
Supplies are stocked alongside the machines, so you can pick up everything in one trip rather than sourcing sugar, syrup, cones and bags separately. Tell the counter roughly how many people you are feeding and the staff will tell you how much to buy.
Planning the Order: Power, Volume and Timing
- Power. Each machine runs on a standard 110V household circuit, but they draw real current. Do not put a popcorn machine, a sno cone machine and a nacho dispenser on one extension cord or one breaker — spread them across separate circuits, and use a heavy-gauge cord rather than a lightweight indoor one.
- Volume. As a rough guide, one popcorn machine comfortably serves 200 to 300 people over a two- to three-hour event. Cotton candy is the bottleneck at roughly two servings a minute, so for a large carnival plan on a dedicated volunteer and a queue, or rent a second machine.
- Ice. The sno cone machine does not make ice. Bring it, and bring more than you think — a Texas afternoon eats through a cooler faster than the math suggests. Ice chests rent from $15.50 a day.
- Timing. Weekend concession machines book out ahead of school carnival season and the spring festival run. Reserve as far ahead as you can; a Saturday in April is not the day to call at 9 AM hoping.
- Cleanup. Machines come back wiped down and free of sugar and oil residue. Cotton candy in particular sets like glue if it sits overnight, so give it ten minutes at the end of the event rather than a scraping session the next morning.
Equipment & Rental Rates
| Equipment | 4 Hour | Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
POPCORN MACHINE RENTAL
|
— | $80.00 | $250.00 |
POPCORN MACHINE CART (ADDITIONAL)
|
— | $20.00 | $60.00 |
SNO CONE MACHINE
|
— | $80.00 | $250.00 |
COTTON CANDY MACHINE
|
— | $80.00 | $260.00 |
HOT DOG STEAMER
|
— | $55.00 | $165.00 |
NACHO CHEESE DISPENSER
|
— | $65.00 | $165.00 |
RAFFLE / TICKET BARREL
|
— | $25.00 | $75.00 |
BINGO GAME
|
— | $20.00 | $40.00 |
Rates shown are from the Moore Rental Service catalog and are subject to change. Tax, damage waiver and delivery are not included. Call (817) 277-1141 to confirm current pricing and availability.
Where We Rent: Arlington and the Surrounding DFW Cities
Moore Rental Service has operated from 1010 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76012 as a family-owned business since 1959. Customers pick up equipment here and put it to work across Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills and Fort Worth, along with the surrounding Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex.
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How Renting From Moore Rental Service Works
Call and Reserve
Tell us what the job is, not just what machine you think you need. Call (817) 277-1141 and we will confirm availability and hold the equipment for your date.
Pick Up or Have It Delivered
Come by 1010 W. Division St. in Arlington, or ask about delivery. Every renter gets a full walkthrough of the controls, safe operation and shutdown before leaving.
Get the Job Done
Rent by the two-hour block, four-hour block, day or week, whichever fits the work. Questions mid-job? Call us — we would rather answer than have you guess.
Bring It Back
Return the equipment during store hours and you are done. No membership, no subscription, no long-term commitment.
Renting a Concession Machine in Arlington — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a popcorn machine in Arlington, TX?
A popcorn machine rents for $80 per day or $250 per week from Moore Rental Service at 1010 W. Division St. in Arlington. The rolling cart stand is an additional $20 per day. Popcorn all-in-one packs are $2.50 each and 50-count bags are $5.00. Rates are subject to change — call (817) 277-1141 to confirm.
Do the concession machines come with supplies?
Supplies are sold separately but stocked at the same counter, so you get everything in one trip. Popcorn packs, bags, sno cone syrup and pumps, cotton candy floss sugar and cones, nacho cheese and chili are all available. Tell the staff your expected headcount and they will help you work out quantities.
How many people will one popcorn machine serve?
One machine comfortably serves roughly 200 to 300 people across a two- to three-hour event, because it produces continuously rather than in batches. Cotton candy is much slower at about two servings a minute, so for a large carnival plan on a dedicated operator or a second machine.
What kind of power outlet do these machines need?
All of them run on a standard 110V household outlet, but they pull real current when heating. Do not run several machines from one cord or one breaker. Use heavy-gauge extension cords and spread the machines across separate circuits, especially in older buildings and outdoors at pavilions.
Do I need to bring ice for the sno cone machine?
Yes. The machine shaves ice, it does not make it, so bring your own and plan generously for a North Texas afternoon. Ice chests are available from $15.50 per day and a 5.3 cubic foot rolling ice bin rents for $30 per day if you are running a large event.
How far in advance should I reserve a concession machine?
As early as you can for a weekend, and further still during school carnival and spring festival season when the same three machines get requested by every campus in the area on the same Saturday. Call (817) 277-1141 with your date and the equipment can be held for you.
Do you rent concession machines outside Arlington?
Customers pick up at the Arlington store and use the equipment across Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Fort Worth, Hurst, Euless, Bedford and North Richland Hills. Delivery can be arranged for larger orders — ask about rates for your city when you call.
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Ready to Reserve?
Call Moore Rental Service and talk to someone who knows the equipment. We have been renting to homeowners, contractors and event hosts across Arlington and the DFW Metroplex since 1959 — tell us about the job and we will make sure you leave with the right gear.
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