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There are just a few options for purchasing weights, commercially made. Sculptor Jim Eaton with an industrial design background made and sold the Eaton Weights, Happifeet was another product available for some time and every now and then those John Deere tractor weights show up. The weights made precisely for tents usually come with an attaching system specifically designed for tents.

1. Dumbbells:

2. I think this is an iron bar:

3. Weights from your John Deere tractor:

4. One Eaton weight:

5. Stack your Eaton weights:

6. Happifeet:

7. and if you're really worried about blowing away bring your barrel and to make it really nice wrap it up:

Do you own any of these? Any recommendations?

So many shows are held on the streets that artists need to improvise. How about these choices?

1. PVC in white:

2. PVC in black:

3. PVC used in another way (pretty sneaky, isn't it?)

4. Concrete block w/rope:

5. Concrete in 5 gallon tubs:

6. Double dipping:

7. Ye old mystery weight:

Most of these are artist made -- do you make your own. What is the best/safest way to attach these to the tents? Show us your version.

Safety at the shows for ourselves, our work and our displays is paramount. This is part one of my project, Holding Down the Booth, photos from various art fairs. 

1. The basic:

2. The stake:

3. The ubiquitous pvc filled with concrete:

4. Two choices, not sure what that is on the left, but how did they fasten that concrete block to the tent?

5. The tractor weight, hooked to a bungee?

6. Serious about PVC!

7. Big tent, making sure with backup:

Any pros or cons about any of these systems? What do you use?