Got questions about event draping or confetti cannons? We've compiled answers to the questions we hear most from clients across Harrisonburg, JMU, and the Shenandoah Valley.
Pipe and drape is a modular staging system of upright poles, crossbars, and fabric panels used to create backdrops, partition spaces, or transform a venue. It is common at weddings, corporate events, galas, trade shows, and university ceremonies.
Valley Drape pricing starts at $8/ft for drape-only black drape and $11/ft for full-service installation. JMU Purple drape starts at $10/ft drape-only. Minimum order is 20 linear feet. Delivery within 30 miles of Harrisonburg is a $75 flat fee. Confetti cannons range from $160/cannon for client rental to $550+ for full-service packages.
Yes — Valley Drape is based in Harrisonburg and it is our primary market. We serve JMU events, downtown venues, hotel ballrooms, and private venues throughout the city.
We serve Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, Charlottesville, Winchester, Front Royal, Luray, Woodstock, Roanoke, and the broader Shenandoah Valley. We can travel further for large events — contact us for a quote outside this area.
Yes. Full-service packages include delivery, professional installation, and strike (teardown) after your event. We also offer drape-only rental for clients who prefer to install themselves.
A confetti cannon (also called a CO2 confetti blaster) uses compressed CO2 to launch a burst of confetti 20–30 feet into the air in a dramatic moment. Perfect for reveal moments, grand finales, championship celebrations, and concert effects. Valley Drape's cannons are stadium-grade units used at professional events.
Yes. We offer both client rental (you operate the cannons with our safety briefing) starting at $160/cannon, and full-service packages starting at $550 where our team handles everything. Blower units (continuous confetti effect) are $250/event. CO2 and confetti are included in all rentals. Venue approval is required.
We recommend booking at least 2–4 weeks in advance for smaller events and 2–3 months for large events like JMU commencement, galas, and weddings. Popular spring dates (JMU graduation, spring weddings) fill quickly — book early.
We serve weddings and receptions, corporate events and galas, JMU university events, Greek life and student organization events, fundraisers, community festivals, holiday parties, sports celebrations, and private parties throughout the Shenandoah Valley.
Valley Drape has served everything from intimate private parties (20 ft minimum) to full arena installations with hundreds of linear feet of drape. The Silver Austrian Swoop is 40 ft wide by 20 ft tall — a true grand-venue statement piece. Contact us and we'll assess your space.
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