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Photo Booth Rental in Gun Barrel City, TX
Serving Henderson County · No travel fees
Gun Barrel City grew up on the eastern shore of Cedar Creek Lake after the reservoir was finished in the 1960s, and it still lives by the lake calendar. Summer weekends are for boats, cookouts and family in town.
Chivo Event Services is based in the Mabank area, right next door. We bring the photo booth, an attendant and a backdrop to lake parties all around Gun Barrel City, with no travel fees in Henderson County.
Packages (3 hours)
Every package includes delivery, setup, an attendant and a backdrop. Add-ons: prints up to 200 ($250), keychain station up to 100 ($250), extra hour ($150). Or add all three to the Digital iPad or DSLR booth with the Party Pass for $550 (a $650 value; not available with the 360 booth).
No travel fees in Gun Barrel City or anywhere in Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis, Henderson and Van Zandt Counties.
Photo Booth Rental in Gun Barrel City
The city takes its name from the old Gun Barrel Lane , now State Highway 198, and State Highway 334 runs right through town toward Seven Points. Gun Barrel City incorporated in 1969 and has become a main gateway for visitors heading to the lake. That makes it a natural place for summer reunions, birthday weekends and engagement parties with out-of-town guests.
For group gatherings, Tom Finley Park on TX-334 has covered pavilions that can be rented for reunions and parties. A covered pavilion is a good spot for a booth: it's shaded and out of the weather. Just confirm there's an outlet within 25 feet when you reserve.
The city calendar has its own highlights. JulyFest brings the community out in the summer, and fall means Haunt Fest & Trunk R Treat at the Community Center. Plan a party around those weekends and you'll catch family who are already in town.
Kids here attend Mabank ISD , so graduation parties, prom pictures and senior banquets follow the Mabank calendar. Lake houses, church halls, backyard decks and rented pavilions all work, and we handle delivery, setup and pickup.
Lake House Party Tips
- Pick a covered spot. Porches, carports and boathouses keep the booth in the shade and out of the weather.
- Check the outlet. We need power within 25 feet. Extension cords running across a dock aren't a good idea.
- Think about Wi-Fi. Lake houses sometimes have spotty internet. It's preferred for instant sharing, so let us know what to expect.
- Plan your three hours. Starting booth time just before sunset lets guests catch the light on the water.
Celebrations Around the Lake
- Family reunions and Fourth of July weekends
- Lakeside weddings and vow renewals
- Mabank ISD graduation and prom parties
- Quinceañeras and milestone birthdays
- Fishing club banquets and holiday parties
Planning Around the Lake Season
Gun Barrel City is busiest when the weather warms up and boats hit the water. If your party falls during summer:
- Book early in the year. Summer is lake season, and your date is only held once the $100 deposit is paid.
- Pick an evening window. Three hours starting in the late afternoon avoids the worst of the heat.
- Keep it covered. High heat and direct sun aren't good for the booth or your guests.
In the cooler months, the lake area is great for fall weddings, Haunt Fest weekend costume parties and holiday gatherings at the community center or church halls. We bring the same full setup year-round.
Good to know
FAQ
How far are you from Gun Barrel City? We're based in the Mabank area, just north of Gun Barrel City, and there are no travel fees anywhere in Henderson County.
Can you set up at a Tom Finley Park pavilion? Yes, as long as there's an outlet within 25 feet. Reserve the pavilion with the park, then book the booth with us.
Can the booth go on a lake house deck? Yes, if it's shaded, protected from bad weather and near power. A covered deck or porch works well.
Do you serve the rest of Cedar Creek Lake too? Yes. Seven Points, Eustace, Kemp, Mabank and the rest of the lake area are in our no-travel-fee area.
Do you charge travel fees? No. There are no travel fees anywhere in Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis, Henderson and Van Zandt Counties.
What do you need at the venue? A spot within 25 feet of a power outlet. Wi-Fi is preferred. Outdoors works too, as long as the booth is out of high heat and bad weather.
How do I reserve my date? A $100 non-refundable deposit holds your date, and the balance is due 7 days before your event. We take cash, card or Zelle.