Rent the Showmobile

The Showmobile is a portable outdoor stage available for rental throughout the Allegheny County area. 

The Showmobile may be perfect for races or walkathons, musical performances, speaking engagements, family reunions and other events. The  Showmobile is also available for group outings and events, such as scouts and youth groups, businesses, community groups, church groups, unions, and more.

Rental rates include delivery and pickup of the unit. The Showmobile may only be rented for events within Allegheny County.

Showmobile applications can be submitted via email on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, starting at 9:00 am. Early submissions will NOT be accepted. The following 2025 rental dates are unavailable due to county priority event: Sept 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2025.

About the Showmobile

Rental Conditions

  • The Showmobile requires access to 110v power.
  • Sound and lighting equipment is not equipped.
  • County events have first preference for scheduling.
  • Reservations accepted on a first-come/first-serve basis.

Insurance Requirements

  1. The organization listed as insured on the insurance must match the organization listed on the application.
  2. Certificate of insurance must name the County of Allegheny as the certificate holder and name County of Allegheny, its Chief Executive, officers, agents, and employees as additional insured.
  3. Licensee shall maintain the following minimum insurance coverages throughout the Rental Term:
       $  1,000,000.00 commercial general liability per occurrence
       $  2,000,000.00 general aggregate
       $        10,000.00 medical per person
       $  1,000,000.00 umbrella/excess liability per occurrence
       Workers’ compensation at state minimum requirements

Rates

Organization Type Day 1 Fee Day 2+ Fee
Commercial $ 535.00 $ 214.00
Tax Exempt Org. or Municipality $ 500.00 $ 200.00
Non-Profit/Taxable $ 267.50 $ 107.00
Non-Profit/Tax Exempt $ 250.00 $ 100.00

Note: For Tax-Exempt Organizations, Municipalities, and/or Non-Profits, a copy of 501c3 and/or Tax Exemption must be submitted with the applications form to receive a discount.

Rental Application

Step 1.Complete the Rental Application Form

Showmobile Rental Application(PDF, 212KB)

Submission of the application form does not guarantee rental of the Showmobile. All applications are processed in the order in which they're received. Separate application forms are required for each rental occurring in non-consecutive instances. Applications are only valid for the current calendar year.

Reservations via phone or in person are not accepted.

Step 2.Submit the Completed Application Form

Email the completed application form to showmobile@alleghenycounty.us.

Note: All applicants will receive an approval or denial email once the application has been processed. 

Step 3.Approved Applicants

If a Showmobile rental application is approved, applicants must submit payment, the signed rental agreement, and satisfactory certificate of insurance at least 60 days before the rental date. Reservations are not complete until payment and all required documents are received and approved.

The Director of Parks will execute a contract for weekly rentals on behalf of the County Executive. Any additional costs realized by the county are to be reimbursed by the renter.