en-us Upcoming balloon industry events, such as conventions, gatherings, classes, and public events involving balloons. http://www.balloonhq.com/events/ We're thrilled to announce the first World Balloon Convention, happening April 15-18, 2010, in Dallas, TX, USA. For more than 90 years, Pioneer Balloon Company has been committed to providing the highest quality products and education to balloon artists around the world. http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=2951 The 3rd Annual FLOAT Convention is sure to be even bigger and better than before! More information to come soon as we get closer to the event.http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3063 St. Louis balloon jam, join interested (but twisted) balloon people from around the St. Louis area to learn and share new ideas. The event starts between 5:30 and 6:00 PM. The place closes at 8:00 PM. Mention that you are part of the balloon twister group and get in for only $5.00 for all you can eat salad, pizza, drinks, and dessert. There is occasional face painting.http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3118 REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY!!!!Attention New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts...I am proud to announce a new QBN (Qualatex Balloon Network) Chapter is now forming. The Northeast QBN DECO-TWISTING chapter will be the first of its kind, with an emphasis on Education. Please join Us on Tuesday March 23, 2010 from 5:30 to 9:00 at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Meriden, CT. A buffet dinner will be included. Our Guest Speaker will be Tim Vlamis , MBA, CBA of Pioneer Balloon Company, He will update us with what is happening in the industry and the upcoming World Balloon Convention. If you have always wanted to become a Deco-Twister or looking for ways to grow your business, than please join us! For more information or would like to attend Please RSVP to Meg Johnson at 203-336-4441, or email her at meg@greateventdecorations.com.http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3140 G.O.T. Class is a two day convention with classes all day and evening jams featuring competitions, fellowship and fun and a special session for beginners and hands on decorating on Sunday. Its not our plan to replace or even compete with the larger conventions. We want to supplement what they offer and provide an extra opportunity to get together, fellowship and learn without having to give up a full week of your time. Spend Monday and Tuesday learning new ideas and techniques and then head back home to put what youve learned into practice that weekend.http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3122 A gathering of Balloon artists of all skill levels meeting to share their love of latex, ideas, innovations, stories, and a great meal. Com and eat between 6pm & 7pm. We will begin jamming at 7!http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3105 So. CT Balloon Jam on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30pm-????http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3139 Meets the 2nd Monday of each month. Not only playing with balloons, but having fun with magic as well. Free, but please patronize the restaurant. Thy have great sandwiches, salads and entrees.http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3143 Come and join us as we learn and share together. Bring balloons and something to blow them up with. There is no charge, you may contribute a snack or drink to share. Located at Christ Evangelical Free Church Email for more info. tristnshout@comcast.nethttp://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=2891 St. Louis balloon jam, join interested (but twisted) balloon people from around the St. Louis area to learn and share new ideas. The event starts between 5:30 and 6:00 PM. The place closes at 8:00 PM. Mention that you are part of the balloon twister group and get in for only $5.00 for all you can eat salad, pizza, drinks, and dessert. There is occasional face painting.http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3119 A gathering of Balloon artists of all skill levels meeting to share their love of latex, ideas, innovations, stories, and a great meal. Com and eat between 6pm & 7pm. We will begin jamming at 7!http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3106 St. Louis balloon jam, join interested (but twisted) balloon people from around the St. Louis area to learn and share new ideas. The event starts between 5:30 and 6:00 PM. The place closes at 8:00 PM. Mention that you are part of the balloon twister group and get in for only $5.00 for all you can eat salad, pizza, drinks, and dessert. There is occasional face painting. http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3120 A gathering of Balloon artists of all skill levels meeting to share their love of latex, ideas, innovations, stories, and a great meal. Com and eat between 6pm & 7pm. We will begin jamming at 7!http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3109 Learn how to start your own balloon decorating business! Receive hands-on training, instruction manual, wholesale guide, 2400 balloon decor reference photos; bridal show power point presentation, color portfolio, and more. Tuition is $1200 for this 6 day seminar. Class runs from Sunday 10 am to Friday 8 pm. Instructor, Linda Kiss,CBA, a 30 yr balloon veteran, is the recipient of the Designer of the Year" Award at Ballooniversity as well as a host of other first place awards from IBAC, IBA and Balloon Camp. She has taught at National Balloon Coventions for 20 yrs all over the country and is on the editorial staff of Party & Paper Retailer magazine. To learn more about these comprehensive classes, visit the website at www.learnballoondecorating.com Classes are small and fill up quickly! This class will give you all the tools to start up and run your balloon decor business as you walk out the door!http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=2980 St. Louis balloon jam, join interested (but twisted) balloon people from around the St. Louis area to learn and share new ideas. The event starts between 5:30 and 6:00 PM. The place closes at 8:00 PM. Mention that you are part of the balloon twister group and get in for only $5.00 for all you can eat salad, pizza, drinks, and dessert. There is occasional face painting.http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3121 A gathering of Balloon artists of all skill levels meeting to share their love of latex, ideas, innovations, stories, and a great meal. Com and eat between 6pm & 7pm. We will begin jamming at 7!http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3107 Balloon Workshop with Stretch the Balloon Dude . . . Arlington, Austin, and San Antonio Texas. Email Stretch for more details; stretch@stretchc.comhttp://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3123