Let’s talk about August in Texas

It’s not just hot, it’s aggressively hot.

Last year, August temps topped out at 103°. The year before? 109°. And 2023 clocked in at a casual 110°. Sure, 2021 and 2022 gave us a brief, beautiful break with highs in the 80s, but that’s the exception, not the rule. Planning your event around a “maybe” cool August is a risky game.

After 11 years of setting up mobile bars in Texas, we’ve learned this the hard way: when it’s blazing outside, outdoor bars get completely ignored.

Guests arrive dressed to impress, not to sweat through linen suits and silk dresses while waiting for a drink in the Texas heat. Until the sun goes down and the dance floor opens, people are seeking shade, AC, survival and hydration.

And here’s the thing: your events’ bar should be a hub, not a ghost town.

We want your guests mingling, sipping, and celebrating, not avoiding the bar entirely because it feels like a sauna. An indoor bar setup keeps the energy up, the drinks flowing, and your investment actually working for you.

There’s also a behind-the-scenes reality people don’t always think about: it’s incredibly difficult to safely staff outdoor bars in August. We’re asking bartenders to stand for hours in extreme heat, moving constantly, lifting, shaking, and serving. Even with breaks, hydration, and cooling measures, it pushes into territory where we have to think seriously about health and safety.

And if another vendor is willing to work fully outdoors in those conditions, it’s worth asking them what precautions they’re taking, and asking yourself whether that’s the standard you want for the people serving your guests.

If you’re set on an outdoor vibe, we’ll always help you find smart solutions like shade structures, misting/cooling fans, or a later bar opening time. But a fully outdoor bar in August? It’s just not where the party happens.

Trust us on this one. We’ve got sweat stains and stories to prove it.

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