Balloon Industry Calendar

TUFTEX TUESDAY: Atlanta (PS Helium)
2025-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | PS Helium, 5990 Unity Drive, Suite J, Norcross, GA, 30071, United States
FREE CLASS: 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Bold & Boo-tiful Balloon Arch: Join Loni Kingry of 3 Bright Lights Balloons, Braselton, GA, for a hands-on class where you’ll design and build a Halloween inspired balloon arch. You’ll learn key design techniques, color placement strategies, and pro tips for working with TUFTEX Balloons to create maximum visual impact. Whether you’re brand new to large-scale builds or want to sharpen your skills, you’ll leave with knowledge & confidence to craft a balloon arch that will elevate any event.
Register now to secure your spot: www.pshelium.com
Class held at PS Helium: 5990 Unity Dr Ste H, Norcross, GA 30071
PS Helium + 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)
2025-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | SKS Novelty (Boucherville), 1351 J Rue Ampere, Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 5Z5, Canada
FREE CLASS! 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Air-Filled Success! Amanda Paas of Boutique de Ballons BM3, in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Québec, is excited to share her secrets to success after more than 30 years in the balloon industry. She’ll be showcasing beautiful, high-impact designs made entirely with air-filled balloons—perfect for boosting sales. Get ready for a session packed with valuable tips, tricks, and plenty of fun!
Class held at SKS Novelty 1351 J Rue Ampere Boucherville, QC J4B 5Z5
You can register by sending an email to karenr@sksnovelty.ca or by calling 1-800-463-8684

TUFTEX TUESDAY: Los Angeles (Joker Party Supply)
2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Joker Party Supply (Los Angeles), 1512 E Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90021, United States
Cheers to Balloon Walls: Join TUFTEX Color Crew Member & EXPERIENCE TEACHER, Nadia of Nadia Kandy Event Planner, Modesto, for a sparkly styling session at Joker. She’ll be showing you how to create a show-stopping back drop for New Years using some of the shiniest TUFTEX Balloons shades. Let’s ring in the New Year in style!
No registration required, just come join in the fun and learning!
* Joker Party Supply + TUFTEX are proud to provide this FREE demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive

UK Experience with Angie George in Hertfordshire
2025-10-28 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Creative Craft Workshops, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6, United Kingdom
🎈 REAL INSTALLS. REAL EXPERIENCE. REAL SKILLS. 🎈 Step out of the classroom and into the real world with our Outdoor Balloon Décor Experience Day!
Generously supported by TUFTEX Balloons
This immersive, hands-on training day is all about giving you the confidence and practical know-how to take your balloon and event styling skills beyond four walls. Working outdoors brings its own unique challenges, and this experience is designed to equip you with the skills to overcome them while still creating unforgettable, professional displays.
On the day, you’ll discover how to:
✅ Safely anchor balloons and props in outdoor conditions
✅ Weatherproof your designs to handle wind, rain, and sun
✅ Select materials and techniques that really work outside
✅ Plan and execute large-scale outdoor setups that are both stunning and secure
This is more than just a workshop — it’s an opportunity to work on real installations in a live outdoor environment, gaining practical experience you can take straight back into your business.
Whether you’re a balloon artist looking to expand your services or an event stylist wanting to feel confident with outdoor décor, this experience day will give you the skills, tips, and tricks to make your work shine — no matter the setting.

Sky's the Limit! Sleighing Corporate Balloon Decor
2025-11-05 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Phoenix Tempe, 2100 South Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ, 85252, United States
Balloon World is bringing professional balloon decor education to Phoenix, AZ this November!!
Come learn from one of the emerging, highly talented instructors Briana Silvio from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This class is sponsored by Betallic Sempertex and Balloon World Distributing.
Each registration enters you into a raffle to win a Conwin Air Force 4 Inflator Machine (Valued at $499.00)
Lunch is provided for all attendees
Bring icy elegance to corporate balloon decor and let’s make PHX feel like the North Pole of party decor! This hands-on course, you’ll learn techniques, tools, timelines, pricing and design.
• Ceiling Installs
• Long-term Decor
• Holiday Magic
• Helium Tips & Tricks
*if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies- please contact Alex @ 1-800-238-5744 or alex@balloonworld.us directly after registering.

Christmas Workshop with Dream Higher Events (Kent, UK)
2025-11-06 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Oak Tree Barn Weddings, Pembury Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0NB, United Kingdom
Join Debbie Boxall of Dream Higher Events for their first instruction day in the UK in a hands-on workshop creating magical displays with TUFTEX Balloons at the lovely OakTree Barns Weddings in Tonbridge Kent. This is an intimate session, with limited spaces, so don’t miss your chance, send them a DM on Instagram today!

CRC 2nd Annual Member Meeting
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-13 | Sheraton Bloomington Hotel (Minneapolis, MN), 5601 W 78th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55439, United States
CRC 2nd Annual Member Meeting

The Future Of Celebration: Responsible. Innovative. United.

WELCOME RECEPTION

Date: Wednesday, November 12

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis, MN

Join fellow CRC members and industry leaders to kick off the event with drinks, small bites, and great conversation.​
ANNUAL MEETING

Date: Thursday, November 13

Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis, MN​​

A full day of programming, including panels, networking, and inspiration centred on sustainability, innovation, and industry unity.
REGISTER TO ATTEND

BALLOON CLASS - Sky’s the Limit: Sleighing Corporate Balloon Decor
2025-11-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Embassy Suites Hotel – Glendale, CA, 800 N Central Ave., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Sleighing Corporate Balloon Decor with instructor Briana Silvio.
Lunch and Hotel Parking Included!

TUFTEX THURSDAY in Miami (Toy World)
2025-11-13 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Toy World (Miami), 7455 NW 41st St, Miami, FL, 33166, United States
Free Class in Miami: 10 a.m. until 1 p.m
Pop into Creativity: What’s Popping Balloons LLC’s Silvia Perna, of Doral, FL, will be sharing their signature Fantasy Columns, blending both calibrated and organic styles. The session will feature a next-level centerpiece that includes with a topiary design on top and bold balloon flower accents at the base. Time to get inspired with these custom creations using TUFTEX Balloons!

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

ATLANTA BALLOON WALL MASTERCLASS
2025-11-13 11:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | EDGED EVENTS, 3315 Sugarloaf parkway, Suite 15, Lawrenceville, GA, 30044, United States
Join us for an immersive, hands-on JPD Formula training centered around building your very own 10-ft Balloon Wall—perfect for all skill levels!
What you’ll get:

Certificate of Participation to boost your credibility
30-Day Mentorship for ongoing support and growth
Exciting Raffles & Giveaways to add fun and flair
An Exclusive Vendor’s List to connect you with trusted supplies
Access to our Private Facebook Group for community engagement
All supplies & lunch provided—just bring your enthusiasm!

TUFTEX COLOR CRUSH: Toy World (Miami)
2025-11-14 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Toy World (Miami), 7455 NW 41st St, Miami, FL, 33166, United States
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗨𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗫 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗛!
Join us for the FIRST EVER TUFTEX Color Crush featuring the amazing Nadia Yasin of Nadia Kandy Balloons, Modesto CA
Hands-on workshop (bring your inflator)
Learn Nadia’s Krazy Entrance techniques: bold, jaw-dropping statement décor that turns any event into a showstopper
Bilingual (English + Spanish)
Explore this season’s trendy Color Crush palette, only from TUFTEX!
𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲: 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘁𝗼𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗰.𝗰𝗼

Balloon Cruise Convention
2025-11-16 - 2025-11-23 | Independence of the Seas, Miami, FL, United States

Boston Balloon Artists Jam
2025-11-17 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-26 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Great American Beer Hall, 142 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for a lively and fun-filled balloon jam that is absolutely free! Perfect for all you balloon-twisting enthusiasts out there.
*food and drink purchase is encouraged

Raise the Roof - Ceiling Installs Made Simple (Livonia, MI)
2025-11-18 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | St. Priscilla – Livonia, MI, 19120 Purlingbrook St., Livonia, MI, 48152, United States
Join Maggie Jenkins of Pop Charlotte Balloons for this New Year’s-themed workshop where we’re taking balloon decor straight to the ceiling!
From helium hacks that keep your balloons floating for days to secrets that let you hang designs without a ladder, this hands-on class is filled with pro tips to make ceiling decor faster, safer, and more profitable.
Topics covered include:

Ceiling Install Tools
Helium Hacks
Ceiling Designs
Business and Pricing Confidence

REGISTER TODAY!
SIGN UP ONLINE AT A2ZBALLOONS.COM

TUFTEX TUESDAY: Dallas (All American Balloons)
2025-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | All American Balloons (Arlington), 2406 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX, 76001, United States
Big Texas Style Balloons: Join Maria Martinez of 2 Balloon Chicks, Fort Worth, TX, for a hands-on session using TUFTEX Balloons. Maria will guide you through lots of balloon basics, covering inflation techniques, tips for creating big, beautiful organic balloon garlands, and the best methods for attaching your garland to backdrops for a professional finish. By the end, you’ll be floating with confidence in your balloon creations
*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

Clase Navideño: Julio Globos Rey en Reynosa
2025-11-20 | El Cielo Eventos Reynosa, Blvd. del Maestro 1106, Narciso Mendoza,, Reynosa, Tamaulipas, 88700, Mexico
TUFTEX se enorgullece de patrocinar esta clase del Maestro de Globos Julio Globos Rey. ¡Inscríbete ahora! (899) 321-8248.
INCLUYE:

Kit de bienvenida
Materiales
Coffee Break
Clase especial flores distortion
Estrategias de marketing y ventas

TUFTEX TUESDAY: Los Angeles (Joker Party Supply)
2025-12-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Joker Party Supply (Los Angeles), 1512 E Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90021, United States
Free Class in English 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
O’ Christmas Tree: Beyond Basic Event P & D LLC’s owner, Rashida J. Swan, of Lakewood, CA, will be on-hand to demonstrate how to create adorable mini-balloon Christmas trees. These festive pieces make the perfect holiday centerpieces and can be customized to match any event’s color palette. Don’t miss this chance to add a touch of holiday magic to your decorating skills!
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 demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive

Twisting Collective Balloon Class - Featuring Ayriel Rush & Ray Walsh
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | All American Balloons (Arlington), 2406 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX, 76001, United States
Ray Walsh & Ayriel Rush, professional twisters, are joining forces to teach a rare balloon class using a collection of premium professional latex brands including Sempertex, Tuftex, and Elitex.
Don’t miss the Twisting Collective where Ray & Aryiel bring together three major latex brands, their innovative ideas, and professional balloon industry experience.
This class is for all skill levels. We invite both Decorators and Twisters to gather and take your skills to the next level! All techniques taught are useful in all forms of balloon art!
Both, Ray and Ayriel have taught multiple class at All American Balloons. Each has years of twisting and decorating experience which makes them very knowledgeable on the balloon industry. You don’t want to miss this class!
Limited tickets are available. Due to the number of people that have registered and not shown up to class we are charging a registration fee. The $20 registration fee will be returned in the form of store credit on the day of class as long as you sign in and attend.

BALLOON CLASS - The Great Balloon Bake Off: Birthday Edition
2025-12-09 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Embassy Suites Hotel – Glendale, CA, 800 N Central Ave., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Instructors Tisha Tinsman and Marty Mardigian.
Lunch and Hotel Parking Included!

Class: The Great Balloon Bake Off: Birthday Edition (LA area)
2025-12-09 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Embassy Suites Hotel – Glendale, CA, 800 N Central Ave., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
🍰 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳: 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
🍰 Join LA Balloons and TUFTEX for an exclusive hands-on, fun instructional day created for balloon pros who want to master the latest birthday trends, from bold installs to playful party pieces. Whether you’re building your brand or refreshing your style, this class will give you the tools to stand out in the biggest event market of the year.
Get ready to mix, twist, and bake up balloon brilliance with Tisha Tinsman of Little Party Girl and Mary Mardigian of Balloon Studio LA, two of the industry’s most imaginative balloon artists, teaming up for a full day of trend-driven designs, and a sprinkle of friendly competition.
🧁 With Tisha, you’ll dive into her signature style of whimsical, high-impact crazy towers, complete with fun twisted accents and imaginative structure. She’ll also guide you through helium safety and inflation best practices, including how to create a classic string-of-pearls helium arch that perfectly connects your towers. Expect a dynamic blend of technique and creativity that leaves you with a sellable, on-trend design blueprint.
🍪 With Mary, you’ll master Balloon Studio LA’s most-requested birthday techniques as she guides you through building personalized names using shaped wire and balloons, transforming the rainbow technique into the cutest cookie cake, and manipulating TT-260s with distortion, twisting, and flattening to create adorable chocolate chip accents.
Then it’s time to turn up the heat! You’ll break into teams for the ultimate Balloon Bake Off, where you’ll put your brand-new skills to the test and impress the judges with your “sweet” creations. Prizes, bragging rights, and plenty of fun are all on the line!
Perfect for all skill levels, whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your artistry to the next level.
Sign up today! Tickets are $160/each and available at https://laballoons.com/pages/balloon-class-the-great-balloon-bakeoff-birthday-edition

Elitex Education Christmas Balloon Class - Featuring Ayriel Rush of Ayr Balloons
2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | All American Balloons (Arlington), 2406 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX, 76001, United States
Ayriel will be teaching you Christmas themed designs using Elitex latex. This class is for all skill levels and. You will also be taught exclusive techniques that you can take with you and implement in your own business!
imited tickets are available. The cost to secure your spot is $20, we will reimburse you in the form of store credit on the day of the class after you have signed in.

Florida Super Jam
2026-01-06 - 2026-01-10 | The Holiday Inn Resort Orlando-Lake Buena Vista, 13351 State Road 535, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
Spread JOY with Balloons come Learn@The FSJ2026 Balloon Convention

1/6(set-up-like a free Master-Class)
January 7-10, 2026(Classes & Jamming)
FREE Breakfast for Hotel Guests
Cash Discounts and Day Rates Available!

Brunch & Balloons (Dallas, Texas)
2026-01-10 11:00 - 2026-01-11 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Lily’s Decorations The Store, 3080 Rock Island Road, Irving, TX, 75060, United States
A Two-Day Beginner’s Class
Join us in Dallas, Texas, January 10th–11th, for an unforgettable, hands-on balloon experience!
Hosted by JPD Events & JPD EDU in collaboration with Lily’s Decorations The Store, this two-day beginner-friendly class is designed to teach you the JPD formula and techniques for creating professional balloon décor and building a solid business foundation.
You’ll learn how to create:

A Balloon garland
Ropes & Honeycombs
An 8ft Organic balloon hoop
A 10ft Organic balloon wall

But that’s not all —you’ll also gain Business Essentials to help you launch or grow your balloon business, including:
💼 Pricing and profit formulas
💼 Client communication and booking systems
💼 Social media and content strategies for growth
💼 How to structure your business for long-term success
Your experience includes:
✨ A 60-day mentorship with continued guidance
✨ Access to an exclusive vendors list
✨ Entry into a private Facebook group and Close Friends list
✨ Giveaways, catered brunch on day one , and refreshments on day two
All supplies are included, just bring your creativity, passion, and readiness to learn!
Perfect for aspiring balloon artists, event decorators, and creative entrepreneurs ready to turn their passion into profit.
Sponsored by Hi-Float & Lily’s Decorations The Store

TUFTEX TUESDAY: Los Angeles (Joker Party Supply)
2026-01-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Joker Party Supply (Los Angeles), 1512 E Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90021, United States
Free Class in English 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Get ready to learn how to make the CRAZIEST helium balloon bouquets with balloon pro Nadia Baturevich, Pink Moon Balloons, of the LA area. Nadia will teach a variety of eye-catching techniques including balloon twisting, double stuffing, and more to help you elevate your helium designs! These standout helium bouquets would make the perfect gift for Valentines Day, graduations, birthdays…any occasion you can imagine!
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 demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive

Bronx, NY Balloon Wall Master Class
2026-01-19 11:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Live Legendary Events, 1923 Washington Ave, Bronx, NY, 10457, United States
Join us for a full-day, hands-on master class with JPD & CREW, presented by JPD Balloon Edu at Live Legendary Events in the Bronx, NY.
Date & Time: Monday, January 19th — 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Live Legendary Events, 1923 Washington Ave, Bronx, NY
What You’ll Get

Hands-on JPD Formula training, including how to build a 10-ft balloon wall and more
Certificate of Participation
30-day mentorship support
Raffles & giveaways
Exclusive vendor list
Access to the private Facebook support group
All supplies included
Lunch provided

This master class is designed to help you elevate your skills, build your signature style, and strengthen your balloon business with real strategy and hands-on learning. Whether you are a beginner or advanced i promise there will be something you take away from this class.

FLOAT 2026
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-30 | Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV, 89595, United States
Just When You Thought It Couldn’t Get Better…
After a massively successful 2024 convention with almost 1000 attendees, FLOAT takes another leap forward into 2026 by relocating to the Grand Sierra Resort, located in the heart of Reno, Nevada. With this epic shift to the left (of the country), FLOAT 2026 is looking to feature even more classes, more teachers, more vendors and more fun! This is all thanks to our expanded convention footprint with now THREE TIMES the square footage available to us compared to the FLOAT 2024 convention in Lombard, Illinois. And for the first time, FLOAT is going to offer THREE different types of registrations to give you even more options for your involvement in the convention. Just want to shop the Vendor Showcase? That’s an option now. Just want to come to FLOAT and hang out with your friends? That’s an option now too! More information will be coming your way in February 2025, so be sure to stay tuned as we get ready for the biggest and best FLOAT ever!
Pricing and Registration: https://floatconvention.com/pricing/

Spielwarenmesse (Germany)
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-31 | Nuremberg Exhibition Center, Messezentrum 1, Nuremburg, 90471, Germany
Experience the Spirit of Play at the key meeting point for the toy industry. As the largest and most important event of the year, the toy fair in Nuremberg brings together all international decision-makers. Well-known brands, trendy start-ups, buyers for major chains, independent retailers and large numbers of media representatives combine to make the Spielwarenmesse a unique event for all players in the toys and games market.

Note: Spielwarenmesse is a specialised trade fair. For this reason, admission tickets can only be purchased if you are a trade professional.

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
