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Big Top Entertainment

Party equipment rental service · Poquoson, VA · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%83+52.7Reliability 28%80+22.6Replies to reviews 8%32+2.6Momentum penalty57−4.3Experts Score= 74Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.74SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#58 of 63 djsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 8%
4.9 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · 24 photos
93%five-star reviews
4.25★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
13%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Big Top Entertainment at a glance

Google reviewers rate Big Top Entertainment 4.9 out of 5 based on 46 reviews, highlighting their punctuality, transparent pricing, and flexible communication regarding last-minute changes. Customers frequently mention the ease of planning layouts, the quality of rented items like tents and tables, and the helpfulness of staff in coordinating with venues. The owner responded to only 13 percent of reviews, while no consistent pattern of criticism emerged from the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 46 reviews (93% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 46 Google reviews (37 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 13% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 30, 2026.
  • Service: DJ serving Poquoson, Virginia.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other djs

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction83Reliability80Craft & service–Value–Momentum57Replies to reviews32Satisfaction: 83 (median 97)Reliability: 80 (median 98)Momentum: 57 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 32 (median 58)
Big Top EntertainmentDJs median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Big Top Entertainment: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
83
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Big Top Entertainment: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
80
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Big Top Entertainment: 57/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Big Top Entertainment: 32/100 on this factor. Category median: 58.D
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Star ratings

46 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars4393%
  • 4 stars24%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars12%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 37 written reviews

  • Praise6198%
  • Complaints12%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1829%
  • Speed & response1016%
  • Communication915%
  • Would recommend915%
  • Price & value813%
  • Quality & results58%
  • Honesty & trust35%

What customers talk about

We read 37 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Extremely professional and very knowledgeable group of folks.”
  • “She has quick responses and answered all our questions.”
  • “I really appreciated their transparent pricing, and Sarah-Daye listened to our vision and helped us design the perfect layout for our outdoor wedding…”
  • “I would recommend them to all my friends and family!”
  • “They were reasonably priced and worked with me so well when I was booking with them so last second.”
  • “Sarah did an amazing job helping us visualize and plan the perfect wedding.”
  • “Big Top Entertainment is punctual, efficient, reliable, and affordable.”

People customers mention

  • Alyssa 7 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

kara7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Sarah did an amazing job helping us visualize and plan the perfect wedding. She has quick responses and answered all our questions. We loved working with Big Top! Thank you guys :)

JimLocal Guide · 45 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Top notch firm with outstanding service and support. We couldn’t ask for anything more out of this group. Extremely professional and very knowledgeable group of folks. On time ahead of schedule and their service is above and beyond expectations.

David3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

BTE did a great job! I really appreciated their transparent pricing, and Sarah-Daye listened to our vision and helped us design the perfect layout for our outdoor wedding at The Hermitage. Everything we rented looked fantastic. Thank you, Sarah-Daye, and the BTE team!

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Kelly4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Big Top made my wedding day vision come true! Sarah Daye was so helpful with making last minute changes and helping me make choices. She also made a diagram to help me decide where to place things in the tent. We also for got to add a half table to my order and we were allowed to come picked it up ourselves the day…

Meredith9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Highly recommend! Big Top did a phenomenal job for our wedding!! They were so professional & super easy to work with! Everything looked so good the day they delivered everything! 5 Stars all around!!

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ChelseaLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Katie Paris made my experience with Big Top Entertainment flawless. I have been in the wedding planning business since 2011, and I was so impressed with the speed and ease she brought to the process of planning the rentals for my clients' event last weekend. She is an expert communicator with helpful suggestions,…

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 46 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Team members customers mention
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kara eichler7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews kara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sarah did an amazing job helping us visualize and plan the perfect wedding. She has quick responses and answered all our questions. We loved working with Big Top! Thank you guys :)

Jim JohnsonLocal Guide · 45 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Top notch firm with outstanding service and support. We couldn’t ask for anything more out of this group. Extremely professional and very knowledgeable group of folks. On time ahead of schedule and their service is above and beyond expectations.

David Lammie3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

BTE did a great job! I really appreciated their transparent pricing, and Sarah-Daye listened to our vision and helped us design the perfect layout for our outdoor wedding at The Hermitage. Everything we rented looked fantastic. Thank you, Sarah-Daye, and the BTE team!

Michale Davis Sr.Local Guide · 43 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michale has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great customer service

Kelly Byrum4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kelly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Big Top made my wedding day vision come true! Sarah Daye was so helpful with making last minute changes and helping me make choices. She also made a diagram to help me decide where to place things in the tent. We also for got to add a half table to my order and we were allowed to come picked it up ourselves the day before the event! The delivery folks were professional and kind. The clear top tent was so pretty and I got so many compliments! Tables/ chairs/ linens/ napkins were all in great shape.

Jay Gibson9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Extremely easy to work with.

Meredith Evans9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Meredith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Highly recommend! Big Top did a phenomenal job for our wedding!! They were so professional & super easy to work with! Everything looked so good the day they delivered everything! 5 Stars all around!!

Chelsea MoringLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chelsea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Katie Paris made my experience with Big Top Entertainment flawless. I have been in the wedding planning business since 2011, and I was so impressed with the speed and ease she brought to the process of planning the rentals for my clients' event last weekend. She is an expert communicator with helpful suggestions, quick response time, and a very kind demeanor. I can't recommend BTE enough- be sure to ask for Katie!

Camille Bunnell12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Camille has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We rented the most beautiful table and two chairs for our wedding! They have a beautiful inventory and are easy to work with!

Jamie Burgess2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jamie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I rented tables and chairs from BTE for my baby shower and I must say I am a fan! They were reasonably priced and worked with me so well when I was booking with them so last second. So friendly and they made the pickup and drop off process so simple and easy. They did all the work so I didn’t have to lift a finger to load my vehicle even when I tried lol. Would definitely recommend and would use again!

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