MAX Convention

12/24/2024

Wishing you and your family a happy holiday season 💜

12/12/2024

🏨 Reminder!
Don’t forget to book your stay! Our room block offers:
✅ 2 free breakfast buffets per night
✅ Free airport shuttle
✅ Free parking
You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before arrival. Rates will increase in February, so book now to save!
Booking within our group rate helps our conference grow. If you’ve already booked outside the block, please rebook using this link and cancel your original reservation.
Here is the link for direct booking in our room block:
https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=STLAP&qCiD=23&qCiMy=022025&qCoD=27&qCoMy=022025&qGrpCd=DBA&qAAR=6CBARC&qRtP=6CBARC&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=CP&qDest=11228%20Lone%20Eagle%20Drive,%20Bridgeton,%20MO,%20US&srb_u=1&qChAge=&qRmFltr=

12/12/2024

🎉 Our final teacher announcement for MAX 2025 is here! 🎉

I am beyond excited to welcome Mandy Gibson and Alejo Antonio Casalotti to the MAX instructor team! These two haunt-world legends are the brilliant masterminds behind the spectacular haunt in Laurel, MD. Every year, they pour their hearts and countless hours into creating an unforgettable experience, painting 60-80 actors and crew each night during haunt season—and somehow raising the bar every single year!

Mandy and Alejo aren’t just wildly talented—they’re also some of the funniest, kindest people you’ll ever meet. Their passion for all things spooky is absolutely contagious, inspiring everyone around them to embrace their creepy, creative sides. With fake blood, jaw-dropping tricks, and endless inspiration, they make the art of haunting look effortless! MAX 2025 is going to be a fun one, and you do not want to miss it! 🖤🎃

12/08/2024

We have great vendors coming to MAX 2025!! More will be posted as soon as I get the info available.
WHO IS EXCITED to see thir amazing products up close and in person?

12/04/2024

🎁✨ This holiday season, why not ask for a gift that keeps on giving? 🌟 A pre-day workshop at is the ultimate experience—an investment in yourself that can lead to more work, more opportunities, and seriously upgraded skills! 💪🎨
With so many incredible options to choose from, there’s something for everyone. ❤️ Explore the lineup here 👉https://maxconventionrocks.com/workshops/ and click on the individual pictures for detailed class descriptions.
Make this year’s gift unforgettable—because the knowledge you gain will pay off long after the holidays are over! 🎄🎁

12/04/2024

NEW Vendor announcement! Jacob Sparkles Cowger is joining us with his balloon shop JK Balloons! He will offer the following balloons: Sempretex, Qualatex, Tfutex, Elitex , Custom printed balloons, balloon pumps, equipment and magic tricks as well. This will be the first year that Jacob is at MAX and we are so excited to have him join us! Please help me welcome JK Balloons to our MAX family.

12/04/2024

Another vendor announcment!
Rich and Paula from Laugh it up are joining us again this year. They have been supporting MAX for many years and it would not be the same without them ❤️
Welcome back Mr and Mrs Clause ❄️🙌 We love having you at the vendor room.

11/25/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

I’m thrilled to announce that Amber Massa, the owner of GTX, will be joining us in the vendor room at MAX 2025! This is Amber’s first time as a MAX vendor, and she’s bringing her gorgeous line of paints for all of you to try, use, create rainbows and fall in love with. 💖

Don’t miss the chance to check out her stunning products in person in the vendor room!

Welcome to the MAX family Amber Massa!

11/25/2024

If you would like to attend MAX but need help purchasing a ticket, consider asking your family to help by getting you a gift card that can be redeemed towards your ticket. Every little bit helps right? Bethany McLean told me I should set it up and I totally already have a way to do it.

Share the link below with your family and use digital gift cards to help pay for your ticket to MAX 💜

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11/14/2024

🎉 We are excited to welcome back Connie Iden-Monds to the MAX 2025 instructor team! 🎉
Connie is a true balloon artistry legend, with over 20 years of experience and countless achievements. As one of the most decorated female balloon artists in the U.S., she’s led Team USA to the podium at the World Balloon Convention and won top awards in international competitions. Connie has been decorating the MAX conference for years, helping attendees experience the excitement of a balloon team build while sharing her business expertise.
From corporate events to celebrity décor, Connie’s stunning creations bring joy to thousands every year. We’re thrilled to have her share her skills with the MAX community once again!
Join us at MAX 2025 to learn from one of the best in the industry! 🎈✨

11/08/2024

Our pre-day classes are LIVE on the website, and some of you have already registered—YAY! 🎉

As we enter the season of giving, what better gift than one that grows your skills and business? 🎁 Consider asking your loved ones for the gift of education this year!

Check out all the class descriptions through the link below; just follow the teacher block for details and a supply list for each class. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from a lineup of talented professionals! 🌟
https://maxconventionrocks.com/workshops/

11/06/2024

Check out this awesome Balloon Decor Workshop with Dylan Rowe. you do not want to miss it! This is the last Pre-day workshop that will be posted for MAX2025 so you can feel confident when choosing the best class for you BEFORE the conference starts

10/29/2024

🎉 please help me welcome Dan Staples to MAX 2025 Balloon Instructor team! 🎉

Meet Dan Staples from New Hampshire! An award-winning artist celebrated nationwide for his larger-than-life balloon creations. Get ready to experience firsthand the pure joy and limitless imagination he brings to every design!

At MAX 2025, you’ll have the opportunity to learn hands-on with Dan in class, creating astounding sculptures and wearable balloon costumes. His art lights up the room, leaving unforgettable impressions!

Don’t miss this unique chance to learn from one of the best in the industry. 🎈✨

10/24/2024

🎉 Please join me in welcoming Juan Gonzales to the MAX 2025 Balloon Teachers Team! 🎉

Juan is an incredibly talented artist whose Seattle-based entertainment business has been thriving for over 10 years! His skill and passion for the craft shine through in everything he does. 🙌 At MAX, Juan will be sharing his expertise in line twisting, helping you elevate your balloon skills and grow your business profitably. 🎈

You’ll also find Juan in the vendor room, showcasing his very own balloon prints products—and he’ll even teach you how to use them to boost your success. You’re going to absolutely LOVE him! 💥

10/18/2024

🎉 I am beyond excited to welcome my dear friend, Ronnie Mena to the teacher team for MAX 2025! 🎉
Based in Los Angeles, Ronnie is an incredibly talented artist whose expertise spans traditional and digital illustration, as well as face and body art. Known for his clean line work and a signature style that blends traditional painting with theatrical makeup techniques, he’s also the ultimate unicorn expert! 🦄✨
Ronnie has shared his skills around the world, published a beautiful unicorn coloring book, and is one of the top instructors in the body art industry. We are absolutely thrilled to have him join us at MAX! 🙌
Keep an eye out for his magical pre-day workshop—you won’t want to miss it! 👀

10/18/2024

Exciting news! Craft -N- Go is joining us for MAX 2025 vendor room

10/16/2024

****Pre-day class update!**** Most of the classes are posted! (waiting on a few more) I am posting the schedule here so you can see the start and end time for each class in case you want to take advantage of 2 instead of one and plan your arrival time accordingly.

SOME OF YOU already noticed that they are posted and tickets are selling (you rock!). Pre-day classes are limited to 20 attendees per class and once they are sold out there is no way to add more seats. you can find specific class descriptions for all that already already posted by clicking on the class title.

Let me know what you think!
https://maxconventionrocks.com/workshops/