This takes some time to assemble. But it is really worth it, as once it's built it is amazing! I only took a star off because I live on the Erie canal. The winds get quite strong. This canopy blew away into the canal during a bad storm! Even with it being pegged down firmly. Quite a loss! If you live in a high wind area, I recommend you are also buy sand bags as a precaution because that's alot of money to see it blown away!