Business Details
Your Trusted Event Entertainment Partner in Greeley
Founded with a mission to bring joy to every event, Merry Makers has dedicated itself to delivering exceptional entertainment services for over two decades. Our team of skilled professionals specializes in creating unforgettable experiences through balloon twisting, face painting, caricature artistry, and holiday-themed performances. With collective expertise spanning more than 100 years, we pride ourselves on mastering every detail to ensure client satisfaction. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our use of safe, high-grade materials and personalized service tailored to each event's unique needs.Operating across Northern Colorado, we serve communities from Fort Collins to Denver, combining creativity and professionalism to transform ordinary gatherings into memorable celebrations. Our dedication to excellence has made us a trusted choice for families, corporations, and organizations seeking top-tier entertainment solutions.
Services
Balloon Twisting
Face Painting
Caricature Artists
Santa Appearances
Highlights and features
- We offer over 24 years of specialized entertainment experience
- Our team collectively brings 100+ years of event entertainment expertise
- We guarantee personalized service tailored to each event's unique needs
- We use only safe, non-toxic materials for all artistic services
- We serve 12+ Northern Colorado communities with local expertise
Services
Balloon Twisting
Professional balloon twisting services transform ordinary events into magical experiences through custom sculptures. Our artists create intricate designs ranging from simple animals to complex themed displays using premium-quality materials. This interactive entertainment engages guests of all ages while providing lasting keepsakes from your special occasion.
Face Painting
Our face painting service offers safe, creative transformations using hypoallergenic, non-toxic paints. Skilled artists create everything from simple designs to elaborate full-face masterpieces that match your event's theme. This popular activity provides memorable photo opportunities while ensuring participant safety through professional-grade materials.
Caricature Artists
Professional caricature artists capture guests' personalities through quick-drawing sessions that produce personalized keepsakes. Each hand-drawn portrait combines humor and artistic skill to create unique mementos that become cherished souvenirs from your celebration, with capacity for 15+ portraits per hour.
Santa Appearances
Authentic Santa and Mrs. Claus appearances bring holiday magic to events with personalized interactions and photo opportunities. Our professional performers create memorable moments through storytelling, gift-giving traditions, and North Pole-themed experiences that capture the true spirit of Christmas celebrations.
People
Allison Dunning
Co-Owner / Mrs. Claus
Active community member with 24+ years of entertainment experience, specializing in watercolor and glass artistry. Leads holiday character performances while maintaining local business affiliations.
Brian Dunning
Co-Owner / Santa
Award-winning face painter and balloon artist with 26 years in education. Combines artistic expertise with event entertainment, featuring additional skills in encaustic painting and metal sculpture.
Questions
What entertainment services do you offer for events?
We provide balloon twisting, face painting, caricature artistry, and Santa/Mrs. Claus appearances for birthdays, weddings, corporate events, and holiday celebrations.
How far in advance should I book entertainment?
We recommend booking at least 4-6 weeks in advance for weekends during peak seasons, though we accommodate last-minute requests when possible.
Do you serve locations outside Greeley?
Yes, we serve 12+ Northern Colorado communities including Fort Collins, Boulder, Loveland, and Denver areas with no additional travel fees.
Are your entertainers professionally trained?
All our artists have 24+ years of professional experience with safety training in cosmetic-grade materials and crowd management techniques.
What safety measures do you follow?
We use hypoallergenic paints, sanitize equipment between uses, and maintain liability insurance. Our performers undergo background checks and safety certifications.
Can you accommodate special event themes?
Yes, our artists customize designs and costumes to match specific themes, color schemes, or branding requirements for corporate and private events.
Reviews (6)
Cesar Henrique Coelho-Oxley
Jun 05, 2022
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Allison was amazing. Everything looked impeccable and she was great at giving instructions to keep the balloons as beautiful as they were when set up. Thank you for making our event even more attractive.
Julie Propst
Feb 04, 2022
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Great Service! Loved the balloon yard art they did for my daughter's 18th birthday! Highly recommend!
Jolene Yates
Dec 12, 2021
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Merry Makers are a very talented and creative group of hard working people. There were many compliments on the balloon displays.
Kristina Crain
Jul 13, 2021
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Allison and her team helped make our event extra special. The decor was creative, unique, and beautiful! You know it's good when everyone wants a selfie by the balloon decorations. :
Willie Ripple
Jun 25, 2020
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Merry Makers exceeds my expectations with every event! The eye-catching balloon installation they created for a luxury New York Style baby shower involved wrapping the design into the air and around a couch and Kings chair. Their talents for this event included listening to my goals, incorporating balloon colors and sizes to work with other design elements and to create a WOW, and installing the design within a short set-up time. They also are excellent at working with restrictions, in our case it was a low ceiling height. As an event planner, I love working with them as they are true professionals.
Taylor Strope
May 25, 2020
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I love working with Merry Makers whenever I need amazing balloon installations for my company, Mountainside Events. Highly recommend them!
