Rates are final and are not negotiable. If given your budget I will give you what can be done for that amount and will work with you as best as I can. Please understand we cannot work for free or for low rates as we have many overhead costs.
We offer concession services and rentals for popcorn, cotton candy and such and for a quote to have this at an event or to add it on to a booking, to inquire on the party request form or send an email. Renting just the machines start at $85 per machine, plus a delivery/pick up fee (or for no charge you can pick up/drop off the rental from us in Bowie, MD) and attendants for the machines start at $75 per hour with a 2 hour minimum.
Rates listed below (except character telegrams) are for the first hour. All additional time past the first hour is $30 per 15 minutes per performer with the exception of master-level artists and specialty entertainers.
If you are booking more than one performer a discount is given on the first hour of the second person booked. $50 off the second princess, superhero or mascot booked. For example, 2 princesses would be $380 for 1 hour ($215 for the first and $165 for the second [discounted by $50]). The additional time rate of $30 per extra 15 minutes till applies to the extra performers/artists, except for master-level artists, caricature artists, henna artists, Santa and such, which have a higher rate for additional time.
Minimum booking time is typically an hour unless an event is over 60 minutes away from our Bowie, MD location then it is 90 minutes (an hour and a half). Exceptions can be made based on certain circumstances.
MILEAGE FEES MAY APPLY (see the bottom of the page for mileage/toll fee explanation)
Face Painting Only (no costume): $150 – $180
This is for a dedicated, experienced face painter to come and paint faces. Up to 20 children can be done in one hour for quick, small, simple work, but it is recommended you only have 10 – 15 children for them to work on per hour so that the artist can do some nicer work. Even fewer children per hour (under 10) can allow for full face artwork to be done. First hour is $150. Each additional 30 minutes is $65. If you want festival type face painting done (very, very quick designs in order to accommodate 30 – 40 children per artist per hour, we can do this if requested, but note, these will be very simple quick designs that only involve a few strokes and one or two colors, such as a star, spider, quick kitty face, bat, heart, etc.). Upgrade to a master level face painter for $30 more per hour ($180 first hour, $155 extra hour, etc.).
Balloon Twisting Only (no costume): $150 – $180
This is for a dedicated, experienced balloon twister to come and make balloons for the children. If quick, simple balloons are made, 45 – 50 can be done in one hour, but this is for simple dogs, simple flowers and swords. For more complicated work, it would be best for 15 – 20 children per hour. Each additional 30 minutes is $65. Upgrade to a master level balloon twister for $30 more per hour ($180 first hour, $155 extra hour, etc.).
Balloon Twisting + Face Painting Only (no costume): $160 – $190
This is for an artist that is good with face painting and balloons. The maximum children that can be done in one hour for both services is 15, but that is for quicker, simple work. It is recommended to schedule the artist for about 8 – 11 children per hour so the artist has time to do some nicer works. Each additional 30 minutes is $70. For an additional $30 per hour, upgrade to an artist that is a master level face painter/balloon twister that will be good with both face paint/balloons, but will be master level with one of them (face paint or balloons).
Glitter Tattoos: $175
The supplies for glitter tattoos run much higher, so the fees are higher. Each additional hour is $145 for either of these. Princess packages can be upgraded to glitter tattoos (instead of face painting) for $35 extra per 12 children. 15 – 20 children can be done in one hour.
Caricature Artist: $325 (2 hours)
This is for a professional caricature artist to come and draw funny pictures of the guests for them to take home. Each additional hour is $150. An update soon of how many can be done per hour will be posted soon, but will probably be around 8 – 15 depending on color/complexity. This artist does not wear a costume. Most of our caricature artists have a 2-hour minimum. On occasion, we might be able to make an exception for 1.5 hours ($250) but is on a case by case basis.
Henna Artist: $175
We currently only have one Henna artist, so availability is very limited. The amount of designs that can be done per hour varies on the complexity and size of the designs. Each additional 30 minutes is $75.
Clown: $225
Clowns typically face paint/balloon twist. We only have one to two clowns that can offer a show with some magic tricks and/or puppet interactions, but the shows are limited in availability and start at $325+ for the first hour.
Superheroes: $215
Superheroes are $215 for an hour and do mini superhero training which is a couple of games, balloon sword fight (if enough time), simple superhero moves, picture posing and birthday singing!
* Each additional superhero can be added on for just $185 more for the plus milage if applicable.
Princesses/Fairies: $215
Please note that we are currently limited on face character princesses. Most princess face characters performers will not be able to balloon twist currently due to limited staffing in this regard. Additional activities that can be included if enough time is allotted/purchased are face painting, games, singing-a-longs & dancing, storybook reading, craft time (crafts supplied by parents). Glitter tattoos can be upgraded too for $35 extra per 12 children. If interested in having the live, swimming mermaid, please contact for details and pricing.
* Each additional princess/fairy can be added on for just $185 more for the hour plus milage if applicable.
Mascot Friends: $215*
(See what we do for this in ‘Performances include’ below)
* One performer is sent for each character. Some characters require a little assistance in getting it zipped up. Mascot performers typically come solo to keep the costs down to the client. For an additional $185 (plus mileage if applicable), you can add on a fun party leader that will assist the mascot and lead games. When a mascot performer comes solo, they may need help with the costume.
* Each additional character can be added on for just $185 more for the hour (plus mileage if applicable).
* Typically mascots are there for 1 hour, but if you only need 30 minutes with 1 character it starts at $185 + mileage if applicable or $200 + mileage if applicable. Additional characters can be added on for $185 + mileage if applicable for 30 or 45 minute visits as well.
Mascot/Character Telegrams: $165 – $200
Price depends on location, date and time. Pick any character and we will go to your loved one’s home, school or place of business and surprise them with balloon animals, and read them whatever you want us to! We can try to sing a bit if you would like too, but we might not have the greatest tune! Great for pictures and a fun time all around. Lasts for 10-15 minutes. These are popular and great for adults and kids alike!
Mileage/Toll/Parking Fees:
We are located out of Bowie, MD but will travel up to 75 minutes away for an event (possibly a little more!). Any location 50 minutes or more from Bowie, MD has a $25 distance charge. Any location over an hour away will be quoted when the Party Request Form is submitted. Mileage for further areas could be $30 – $75 + depending on for far and what tolls are involved. Some locations 40 minutes – 50 away have a smaller $5 – $20 gas fee unless a toll road is needed. This is told when a quote is requested along with any necessary toll roads/bridges fees. ALSO, IF PARKING IS NOT FREE AT THE LOCATION, parking fees need to be reimbursed to the performer, or a free option needs to be obtained (such as have a parking pass ready). The mileage fees are per performer, although we do try to do a slightly discounted rate on the mileage fee for additional performers when possible.
Mascot Rentals: $120
Interested in just renting the costume itself? It is $120 per costume for the whole day with pick up and drop-off in Bowie, MD. A great deal if you have someone to wear the costume yourself!
Please read the FAQ section (4th question down) to learn more.
Concession Rentals: $85 Bubble Machine Rental: $75
We rent cotton candy, popcorn, and snow cone machines for $85 each with all supplies (except no ice for snow cones) for around 40 servings. Pick up and drop off of the machines is in Bowie, MD. For $75 – 85 per hour (potential flat mileage fee as well depending on location of the event) you can add on an attendant can ban bring the machine(s). There is a 2 hour minimum for an attendant.
We also offer bubble machine rentals for $75 which comes with the bubble solution. Pick up and drop off is also in Bowie, MD or if you are booking a performer and only need it during the time the performer is there, it can possibly be brought by the performer.
Moonbounce Rentals: $275
We have one 15′ x 15′ commercial-grade moon bounce for rent. Rental rate starts at $250 – $275 for the day (we only do one booking per day for as long as you would like it) and this includes delivery, set up and break down. Depending on where the event is, the rental price might be higher by $10 – $50 more to cover mileage fees.
Balloon Decor:
Balloon decor varies based on the location of the event and if we need to travel to the event to do the decor or if it can be picked up from us. Prices start at $175 each for columns or 2 for $300, arches at $425, organic arches at $475, giant sculptures $300 – $550+, centerpieces $15+. We also offer helium services for additional fees. Please inquire for more information on our amazing balloon decor!
Mascot Performances include:
- Dancing, singing and game songs with the characters. (Hokey Pokey, Chicken Dance, etc..) Game type songs like these are best to do with the mascot characters. If you want actual games played with the mascot please tell us ahead of time and a parent will need to help set up the children for the games (musical chairs, hot potato, etc.) ***
- High fives and a lot of custom, fun, interactions from mascot (we don’t just stand there!)
- Posing for pictures (we do NOT take the pictures) and cake cutting (if feasible) along with happy birthday singing.
Modifications can be made on request!
***Due to issues in the past with CD players being unreliable, we no longer bring a CD player to play music on, so would use whatever music device is at the event. We can email you song files for no extra charge for your event that includes all the mentioned game songs and if we have the theme song for the character requested we can include that too. If you absolutely need us to supply a music device, please let us know ahead of time.
*Want two characters for double the fun?! Each additional character is $165 for the first hour and $120 for each hour after that. Double the fun, not the price!* (does not include potential mileage fees)
Balloon Twisting add on:
- If you want to add balloon twisting into a one hour booking with a mascot or character, there is just a $10 charge for that and would be part of the time with the character and part of the time balloon twisting. (limited availability)
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES!
*Comedy Magician Show*
Magicians offer a full magic show that is full of comedy and interactive fun. Full magic shows are $450 – $475. They last about 45 – 50 minutes.
*Santa Claus*
We have limited availability for this. The rate for one hour is $250 and $185 for each additional hour.
*Clown Shows*
We are very limited with availability for this.
[Note: Tips are not included in the prices. If you would like to reward your performer for a great job, feel free to. Tips are appreciated, but not required.]
We are available on weekdays, weekends and even some holidays!
*Disclaimer: We do not offer any copyrighted characters. We only offer generic characters.