Carnival Game Rentals in Sarasota & Tampa
Looking to bring the energy of a full-on fair or festival to your event? At Sharky’s Events & Inflatables, we don’t just bring a few tabletop games, we deliver interactive attractions, giant inflatable courses, themed mazes, sports challenges, and carnival-style games that make your party unforgettable.
Whether you’re planning a school fundraiser, a church festival, a corporate family day, or a backyard carnival-themed birthday, our carnival game rentals and event attractions turn any venue into a non-stop celebration. From classic games like ring toss to jaw-dropping experiences like our Ninja Warrior Wall, giant corn mazes, rock walls, LED mini-golf, and interactive sports arenas, Sharky’s has something for every age group and crowd size.
Event Attractions for Rent
More Than Just Games – Attractions That Make Your Event Pop
Most people think “carnival games” means a few toss games on a table. With Sharky’s, it’s so much more. Our rentals include:
- Giant Interactive Attractions: Take on our Ninja Warrior Wall, bounce through the Jungle Wrecking Ball, or battle it out on our Jousting and Human Billiards arenas.
- Inflatable Obstacle Courses & Slides: From our 100′ Infinite Obstacle Course to the 78’ Grand Slam Obstacle and themed options like the Blue Crush Wet/Dry Obstacle, we bring the challenges kids and adults love.
- Seasonal & Themed Playlands: Transform your event with Gingerbread Toddler Playlands, Giant Halloween Mazes, Easter Bunnies Playland, and Spooky Runs for holiday fun.
- Classic Carnival-Style Games: Balloon Pop, Giant Ring Toss, Hula Toss, Roller Ball, Pumpkin Toss, and table games like Fish in a Bowl or Ring-a-Bottle.
- Sports Challenges: Test your skills with Hot Shots Basketball, Football Blitz, Mega Connect 4 Basketball, or our LED 9-Hole Mini Golf Course.
- Photo & Themed Stations: From Elfie Selfie Stations to a Santa Sleigh Photo Booth or even a Portable Ice Rink, we help make your event Instagram-worthy.
No matter the mix, these attractions are designed to entertain guests of all ages, keep crowds engaged, and give your event that “festival” feel.

Perfect for Schools, Churches, Companies, and Community Events
Sharky’s is trusted by schools, churches, HOAs, and local businesses across Sarasota and Tampa Bay because our attractions work for any occasion:
- School Field Days & Fundraisers: Multiple stations and activities keep kids active all day.
- Church Picnics & Festivals: Safe, family-friendly entertainment that appeals to every age.
- Corporate Family Events: Give employees’ kids (and even adults) a chance to play and connect.
- Holiday Celebrations & Seasonal Events: From Halloween mazes to Christmas playlands, we bring the themed fun.
- Neighborhood Parties & City Festivals: Create your own mini midway or fairground with a mix of games, inflatables, and attractions.
Our team handles everything: delivery, setup, staffing (when needed), and takedown, so you can focus on enjoying the fun alongside your guests.
Why Sharky’s for Carnival Games & Attractions?
Unlike basic rental companies, we offer more variety, larger attractions, and professional service that ensures your event runs smoothly. When you rent from us, you get:
- One of Sarasota’s largest selections of interactive games and attractions.
- Professionally cleaned and inspected equipment for safety and reliability.
- Friendly, trained staff to set up and manage your rentals if needed.
- Flexible packages so you can combine games with bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses, and concessions for a full carnival experience.
- Local expertise, knowing the parks, venues, and school sites across Sarasota and Tampa Bay.
We make it simple to create the ultimate event atmosphere, from a few game stations to a full-blown fair.
Serving Sarasota and Beyond with Carnival Game Rentals
Sharky’s delivers event rentals all across the Greater Sarasota area, including Sun City Center, Riverview, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Wimauma, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Tampa. No matter your location or venue type, our team will ensure everything is in place and ready to go before your first guest arrives.
Need help planning a complete event? We’re here for it. We’ve helped families turn their backyards into mini fairs and schools turn gymnasiums into fun zones. Our experienced team can help you combine games with inflatables, slides, and even movie nights to build something really special.
Book Your Carnival Game Rentals Today
Whether you’re planning a backyard party for 20 or a school carnival for 2,000, Sharky’s has the rentals and the team to make it happen. Browse our huge selection of games and attractions, choose your favorites, and book online, or call us at (941) 787-4134 for help designing the perfect package.
Bring the carnival to you with Sharky’s Events & Inflatables—the most exciting, interactive, and crowd-pleasing game rentals in Sarasota and Tampa Bay.
FAQS about our inflatable and party rentals
Just $20 locks in your rental. The rest isn’t due until the day of your event, so it’s super easy to book in advance without a big upfront cost.
Absolutely. We offer a 24-hour risk-free cancellation policy. If you cancel within 24 hours of booking, you get a full refund, no questions asked.
Yes! All of our units are cleaned thoroughly. We are committed to making sure that your children are playing in a clean, well maintained, and safe environment. After each rental, every unit is thoroughly cleaned by commercial vinyl cleaners, disinfected, and sanitized. Once the unit is clean, it will be inspected to ensure cleanliness.
All of our units are made from 100% lead free vinyl. Safety is not an option, it’s a REQUIREMENT, and the safety of your children is our #1 priority.
Everything! Our units are a perfect addition to any party, event, or celebration. You can find one of our vast selection of bouncers, water slides, and interactive units at occasions including but not limited to: birthday parties, church festivals, charity events, corporate events, company picnics, school field days, grand openings, family reunions, Vacation Bible Schools, summer camps, and much more!
Under no circumstances should water be used with any inflatable that is not designed for such use. However, there are inflatables designed for use with water. We will be glad to let you know what water units are available for you to rent for your event. We do provide a water hose (25ft long) if inflatable is further please have a water hose present.
Our inflatables can be set up on grass, cement, concrete, asphalt, or even indoors with a different anchoring system available for every possible combination. When placing your reservation, please let us know on what type of terrain your rental will be installed. Inflatables that are setup on grass are anchored with long steel stakes, while inflatables that are setup on other surfaces or indoors are anchored with sandbags.
We deliver to Sarasota, Tampa, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Riverview, Sun City Center, Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Wimauma, and surrounding areas. For events outside these areas, contact us to see if special delivery arrangements can be made.
We provide rentals for all types of events, including private parties, corporate gatherings, school functions, church events, family reunions, charity events, and community festivals.
We offer a wide range of items including bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses, dunk tanks, rock walls, generators, carnival games, and concessions. Our rentals add excitement to any event!
No problem! We offer generator rentals to ensure that all equipment operates smoothly, even in locations without power access.
Each unit has specific space requirements. When booking, we’ll provide the necessary dimensions and help you select items that fit your event space.