2026 Fall Festival: How many porta potties for 1,000 people over two days?

For a two-day festival with 1,000 people, alcohol, and food vendors, plan for 20 to 25 portable toilets total, including at least one ADA-compliant unit per cluster. The alcohol service and two-day duration mean you need more units than a shorter, dry event. Add a few deluxe units near the food area for handwashing, and consider a small restroom trailer for the main stage if your budget allows for the extra cost of power and leveling.

Place the units in clusters around the perimeter, with one cluster near the main stage, one by the food vendors, and one near the beer garden. Keep each cluster within 25 feet of the road for the vacuum truck access. The ADA unit must be on level ground with a clear path.

Service frequency increases with heavy use and alcohol. For a weekend event, schedule a service visit each morning to pump the tanks, restock paper, and clean the interiors. Deluxe units and restroom trailers with sinks use more water and need more frequent pumping. The rental cost depends on the unit types, number of service visits, and any add-ons like hand sanitizer stations.