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Posts by Joe Horan
Everything published by Joe Horan on the Jumper Bee blog.
What Wind Speed Is Too High for a Bounce House?
Bounce houses are a staple at backyard parties, school events and weekend gatherings - at least until the wind starts picking up. Once that happens, the fun fades fast, and a nervous feeling tends to set in. Parents and event…
DFW Fall Festival and Holiday Event Calendar
Fall and winter in Dallas-Fort Worth bring a packed calendar, and for anyone who isn't already pretty familiar with the local community, it can…
DFW Parks and Venues That Allow Inflatables
A bounce house birthday party seems like a quick weekend errand - until the planning starts. City websites contradict each other, park offices run…
Field Day Planning Guide for DFW Schools
A school field day in the Dallas-Fort Worth area takes real planning. The Texas heat alone can disrupt an otherwise well-organized event, and it…
How to Plan a School Carnival in the DFW Area
A school carnival in DFW is a great idea - right up until you start planning one. Between vendor contracts, district approvals, a budget…
Corporate Holiday Party Ideas Built Around an Ice Rink
A corporate holiday party that lands well with a mixed group of coworkers takes real work. Budgets have limits, attendance is never a sure…
Where to Put a Pop-Up Rink in Allen, McKinney, and Wylie
Location is where most of this gets decided. A rink placed in the wrong part of a city will eat through your marketing budget…
Real Ice vs Synthetic Ice Rinks: Which Should You Rent in Texas?
An ice rink rental in Texas comes with a whole extra layer of details to sort out that most event planners in colder states…
How to Verify an Inflatable Vendor Is Legal in Texas
An inflatable rental is supposed to be the easy part of any party or event. The venue is booked, the guests are already invited,…
Do You Need a Permit for a Bounce House in a Dallas Park?
A birthday party at a Dallas park feels pretty manageable on paper - the venue locked in, the bounce house reserved, the cake on…