What is Balloon-a-Palooza?

Balloon-a-Palooza was the largest round balloon art exhibit in the US, produced by Carmen Ballering who teaches event decor at the Event Decorating Academy.

Balloon-a-Palooza first exhibited in 2005 at the Mitchell Park Domes. It was an annual event for three years, enjoying a great success. The first year, 2005, over 9,000 people attend.

In its final year, Balloon-A-Palooza 2007 featured more than 16 balloon artist, about 130,000 Betallic Balloons with over 12,000 people attended this unusual and spectacular balloon exhibit..

A big thank you to the amazing balloon artist that made this possible

Arlene Kronowitz - A Whimsical Expression - Illinois

Barbara & Bruce McKinney - BB's Balloon Events - Illinois

Carmen Ballering - Balloons Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI

Cheryl Bohler - Bohler Balloons - Illinois

Cindy Russle - Michigan

Donna Hudson - One Stop Costume & Party Shoppe - MO

Eldie Salinas - Eldie - California

Evelyn Torres - Time Square Ballons - New York

Holly Nagel - Twist & shout - Illinois

Jan Iiams - Betallic Company

John and Merill - Advance Creative Production

John and Toni McGrath - Silver Rainbow

Keshia Pratt - A Date to Remember - Nassau, Bahamas

Lillian Dobronski - New Jersey

Lucy & Carlos Flores - Festejos Flores - West Virginia

Mark Lowry - Bublz the Clown - Wisconsin

Marsha Benchtold - Amazing Balloon Creations - Illinois

Maureen & Fred Forman - Balloons by Maureen - Illinois

Michele Angonese - Two Turtle Luv's - Wisconsin

Nancy Mendoza - South Carolina

Phylis Meyer - Rainbow Magic - Illinois

Ramona Carrol - All 4 You Balloons & Cakes - South Carolina

Ravin Robinson - Balloons & More - New York

Rebecca Rabenhast - Minnesota

Rosa Cancela - Blossom Balloons - Puerto Rico

Shelia McGhee - Party-n-Save - Wisconsin

Sonia Rivera - Fantasy Balloon Decoreations - Puerto Rico

Terra Kahn - All 4 You Balloons & Cakes - South Carolina

Terry Whittenton - Happy Heart Productions -North Carolina

Xiomara Rios - Fantasy Balloon Decorations - Puerto Rico

Yasmin D'Souza - Events Are Us - Maryland