Balloon Industry Calendar

Kapital Kidvention
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01 | Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, Virginia, 22202
Creativity at its finest

This Kidvention has everything for the Children’s Entertainer. Whether you are a magician, clown, face painter, or balloon artist! We will have 3 days of classes for everyone. Including tons of business classes to get more gigs!

TUFTEX TUESDAY: Los Angeles (Joker Party Supply)
2026-02-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Joker Party Supply (Los Angeles), 1512 E Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90021, United States
Free Balloon Class in English 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Join TUFTEX Color Crew Member Karla Labrador of Karla’s Krafty Kouture, Northridge, CA, for a lovely morning of learning. Karla will walk you through creating a soft colored, spring inspired balloon bouquet filled with loads of playful texture using TUFTEX Balloons. This class is perfect for those looking to add a fresh style to their designs while exploring gentle color palettes and layered textures. Karla will share her tips for building balance, movement, and dimension so your bouquets feel light, whimsical, and full of charm.
Class Location: Joker Party Supply 1512 E Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90021
No registration required, just come join in the fun and learning!
* Joker Party Supply + TUFTEX are proud to provide this FREE balloon instruction and demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive

Circle of Cheer: New Jersey!
2026-02-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Delloons Boutique, 194 Mountain Ave., Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
Circle of Cheer: New Jersey
Second Circle: Hackettstown, New Jersey
Who: All Balloon artists are welcome; Delloons are leading
What: Attendees will create a sellable tabletop spring stack, adding trendy details & vinyl. All supplies included
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 10 a.m. until noon
Where: Delloons Boutique 194 Mountain Ave. Hackettstown, NJ 07840
How: Tickets are $25/each on our “TICKETS’ page on this website, and include instruction, tabletop spring stack, bagels, fruit, coffee, mini-TT merch, and FUN
The TUFTEX Circle of Cheer is a collaborative community of balloon creatives coming together to explore new techniques, share ideas, and support one another in an uplifting environment. Each experience within the Circle includes a learning opportunity, social time, and a meaningful takeaway: an opportunity to pay it forward through random acts of kindness. Circle members are encouraged to donate their Circle of Cheer creation to brighten the lives of others by surprising a small business or a nursing home, decorating a daycare, dropping to a neighbors’ home, or bringing smiles to a local school, wherever your heart desires. The TUFTEX Circle of Cheer turns creativity into connection, and connection into community impact, one balloon at a time.
* TUFTEX is proud to provide this balloon class to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive

TUFTEX TUESDAY: San Antonio (Helium Xpress)
2026-02-03 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Helium Xpress (San Antonio), 5417 Bandera Road, Suite 601, San Antonio, TX, 78238, United States
Free Balloon Class from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Join Catherine Stephens and Celie Skidmore of Bling It on SA for practical tips, smart pricing insights, and fiesta worthy design inspiration that you can apply to your business right away! In this class, they’ll focus on their preferred balloon techniques for building grand, sturdy arches and share strategies to turn this single service into a high-profit offering. You’ll learn how to maximize margins with a product that installs quickly while still delivering major visual impact.
Register now to secure your spot: www.heliumxpress.com
Location: Helium Xpress 5417 Bandera Road, Suite 601 San Antonio, Texas 78238
Helium Xpress + TUFTEX are proud to provide this FREE balloon instruction and demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive.

TUFTEX THURSDAY in San Antonio (Toy World)
2026-02-12 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Toy World (San Antonio), 10537 Gulfdale St, San Antonio, TX, 78216, United States
Free Class in San Antonio: 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Get ready to spread the love with Andrea Sanchez of Magical Balloons, San Antonio. In this fun Valentine’s themed class, we’ll build a show-stopping balloon wall using a mix of the linear duplex technique and organic technique. We’ll also learn simple twisting tricks to add extra depth and dimension, creating the ultimate romantic photo backdrop. Step by step, Andrea will guide you through how to design, recreate, and sell this professional (and totally profitable) balloon décor for your own clients this Valentine’s season.
Class location: Toy World San Antonio 10537 Gulfdale St., San Antonio, TX 78216
Register now to secure your spot: www.toyworldinc.co
* Toy World + TUFTEX are proud to provide this FREE demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive

Galentine's Two Day Beginner Class
2026-02-12 11:00 - 2026-02-13 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Luminous Space, 14223 Powell Rd., Spring Hill, FL, 34609, United States
Organic Balloon Design: Galentine’s Edition
The Luminous Space | Spring Hill (Tampa, Florida)
Hosted by Jenee’ Peets-Dockery
February 12–13, 2026
Get ready for two full days of creativity, connection, and confidence as you learn the art of organic balloon design and build the skills to elevate your business. This beginner-friendly, hands-on training blends design, business strategy, and content creation, all wrapped in signature JPD style.
What to Expect
Day 1 (11 AM – 7 PM)
• Business essentials for growth
• JPD Viral Formula hands-on training + live garland demonstration
• Build an 8-foot organic balloon hoop under JPD’s direction
• Social media learning session + student giveaways
• Lunch + all supplies provided
Day 2 (11 AM – 6 PM)
• Signature rope & honeycomb techniques
• Build a 10-foot balloon wall
• Social media session + student giveaways
• Light refreshments provided
• Certificate presentation + all supplies included

TUFTEX TUESDAY: Dallas (All American Balloons)
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | All American Balloons (Arlington), 2406 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX, 76001, United States
Class from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.: $20 to register*
Fab Florals in Fall: Join Yadira Maldonado of Blue Balloons By Yadira, of Dallas, TX, for an exciting tutorial on creating flowers using different distortion techniques. Learn insider tips and tricks to create stunning balloon florals to add to your designs. Don’t miss this opportunity to flower up your balloon artistry this fall.
Class held at All American Balloons: 2406 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington TX 76011
Register now to secure your spot: www.allamericanballoons.net
*Registration fee will be returned in the form of store credit after you attend the class
AAB + TUFTEX are proud to provide this FREE demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive

TUFTEX TUESDAY: Montreal (SKS Novelty)
2026-02-24 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | SKS Novelty (Boucherville), 1351 J Rue Ampere, Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 5Z5, Canada
Free Balloon Class from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Join us for a fun TUFTEX Tuesday session with Sparkle Parties’ Tamara Smargiassi and Maria Cammisano, Laval, Quebec. They’ll demonstrate how to create a super cute balloon rainbow using the compact duplet technique. You’ll learn how to blow up, stack, and shape your balloons, step by step, so they fit seamlessly together for that cute, perfect rainbow look.
Register now by sending an email to lynn@sksnovelty.ca
Location: 1351 J Rue Ampere Boucherville, QC J4B 5Z5
SKS + TUFTEX are proud to provide this FREE balloon instruction and demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive.

Twist & Shout 2026
2026-02-26 - 2026-02-28 | Alexis Park Resort, 375 E. Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
Don’t miss a MOMENT

Your full registration includes:

Access to All Twist & Shout Classes

Vendor Room Admission

Day & Night Jam Room Access (Closed during competition & gala events)

Exclusive Networking with Top Balloon Instructors

Wednesday Welcome Reception

Wednesday Pajama Jam

Participation and voting privileges in all Competitions

Event Admission to Speed Competitions

Event Admission to Cabaret and Dress/Costume Competitions

Banquet and Awards Gala on Saturday Night

Swag Bag with Samples, Coupons, and More from Sponsors and Vendors

Early bird access $25 off; international attendees are an additional $50 0ff; day rate $199

𝐓𝐔𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐗 𝐱 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘
2026-02-27 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭 – Balboa Park, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
TUFTEX is teaming up with three powerhouse artists, each bringing their signature skills, techniques, and creative magic to an unforgettable day of education and installation as we help the museum celebrate 100 years of art, color, and imagination. Here are the TUFTEX TEACHERS and what you’ll learn:
𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚 – 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐔𝐒, 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐨, 𝐂𝐀
Learn how to construct a suspended spiral installation, perfectly proportioned and color balanced. We’ll also build a stunning large-scale rainbow duplet arch featuring an organic cloud accent and a mosaic element, the ultimate entrance piece for the anniversary celebration!
𝐍𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐘𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧 – 𝐍𝐊 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨, 𝐂𝐀
TUFTEX Color Crew member Nadia will share her signature Krazy Tips & Tricks, transforming your toolkit. She will create two TUFTEX latex + foil photo ops designed to WOW! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll walk away with elevated skills, creative insights, and tons of new knowledge to level up every installation you create.
𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐧á𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳 – 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐬 𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐬, 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐚, 𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐨
TUFTEX Color Crew member & master balloon technician Julio will present a special balloon project: the TUFTEX Balloon Cake. Together, we’ll build a massive balloon cake installation that blends the alternating duplet technique, design proportion calculation, distortion, & basic twisting, incorporating all with technical structure + artistic vision.
Tickets are $150 and include

instruction
hands-on building
team rotations
boxed lunch
TUFTEX merch
a sweet social wrap-up: a cookie-decorating class to celebrate the day!

Tickets are limited and available at https://www.tuftexballoons.com/tickets/.
