Inflatable Operators Association

10/20/2026

Hullaballoo Sales, Inc. Is a sponsor of IOA CONNECT event on Tuesday Nov 17 at IAAPA. They go Live tomorrow to talk about equipment sales. Ask how to get into the party at Tom's Watch Bar located on International drive in Orlando. Psst!!... And how to register to win a free inflatable!!

Get the inside scoop before IAAPA 2026—join our Pre-IAAPA Livestream with Carlos Sanchez! 🎥✨ Got questions about the show, registration, or HullaBalloo’s hottest deals? Tune in LIVE on October 21 at 10 AM PST and ask away! Carlos will answer your questions, share insider tips, and preview exclusive show specials. Don’t miss this chance to connect, get prepped, and power up your rental business for the biggest event of the year. Drop your questions in the comments and set your reminder now! For more details, visit HullaBallooSales.com 🚀

10/19/2026

Safety Minute #1: Every anchor point. Every time.

If the manufacturer put an anchor point there, it needs to be used, with the stakes or ballast the manual calls for. Skipping “just one” is how units move.

Anchoring is one of the first things we cover in IOA Safety Training: 8 hours built on the ASTM F2374 standard.

Are you aware of the recommended minimum staking standards? ⬇️⬇️ Answer in the comments.

🗓 Feb 1–4, 2027
📍 Farm Bureau Expo Center, Lebanon, TN (Nashville)
👉 Register at https://inflatableoperatorsassociation.regfox.com/attendees
· Code EARLY100 saves $100 until Oct 30

10/19/2026

If driving 🚗 to IAAPA and looking for purchases from the expo, check out Leisure Activities deals in Orlando!!

📍Also mark your calendar 📅 for IOA Inflatable Safety Conference and Amusement Expo February 1-4 2027.

💰Save cash and plan a purchase for NEW EQUIPMENT and rental when the weather 😎 is just ready for MORE rental business!!

🎉 BIG FUN is headed to IAAPA Expo 2026!

Check out our Leisure Activities floor display units—from colorful toddler play areas and themed combos to thrilling water slides, obstacle courses, and interactive attractions! 🤩

📍 Visit us at booths S5641 & 7440
📅 November 17–20, 2026

✅ Special floor display pricing
✅ Blower(s) included with every display unit
🔥 The Ninja Wall-Lite is already SOLD!

See something you’d love to add to your rental lineup? Message us for availability and details!

📞 941-432-1173 | 727-417-7128 | 727-318-7174

Please note: Floor display units are not eligible for the additional IAAPA discount.

10/17/2026

Early bird is open. 🎉

IOA Expo 2027 is where the industry trains its operators: 8 hours of safety training built on the ASTM F2374 standard, business workshops, software training and the best expo floor in the industry.

Register by Oct 30 and code EARLY100 saves you an extra $100.
🗓 Feb 1–4, 2027
📍 Farm Bureau Expo Center, Lebanon, TN (Nashville)
👉 Register at https://inflatableoperatorsassociation.regfox.com/attendees
· Code EARLY100 saves $100 until Oct 30

10/16/2026

This is what the IOA Expo is really about. 👇

A room full of operators learning to run safer, smarter businesses. Hands-on safety training built on the ASTM F2374 standard. Real instructors. Real equipment. Real answers to the questions you’ve been guessing on.

Lots of shows have a trade floor. Very few send you home better at your job.
🗓 Feb 1–4, 2027
📍 Farm Bureau Expo Center, Lebanon, TN (Nashville)
👉 Register at https://inflatableoperatorsassociation.regfox.com/attendees

Code EARLY100 saves $100 until Oct 30

10/14/2026

IOA Connect Event at IAAPA

Join the inflatable industry for a high-energy night of food, drinks, contests, raffles, prizes, DJ entertainment, and an epic 9:00 PM fireworks show at Tom's Watch Bar in Orlando.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Early Entry for VIP Invites and IOA members at 7:00PM | Entry for all Inflatable Industry guests at 8:00PM

WHERE: Tom's Watch Bar Orlando | 8050 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

Prizes: ALL Guests at the event will be eligible for give away of Inflatable attractions and hourly drawings for Full ACCESS IOA Conference passes starting at 8 PM!!

*Wear your favorite team gear and get ready to connect with operators, manufacturers, suppliers, ambassadors, and friends from across the inflatable industry.

All Guests can register to attend here: https://inflatableoperatorsassociation.regfox.com/ioa-connect-event-iaapa?t=IOA

10/09/2026

FINAL WEEKEND before REGISTRATION DEADLINE!!

IOA Regional Safety Training being held at Bouncing Angels Warehouse in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Learn what it takes to create an effective risk management program for the success of your business. Also a few sessions dedicated to your business success through IOA benefit programs and planning for success!

Certification can help promote safe operations of inflatable amusements and save money on your insurance! Save up to 10% on general liability coverage with Hudson Insurance.

Deadline to register is Monday, October 12th

Registration Link: https://inflatableoperatorsassociation.regfox.com/ioa-regional-training-manufacturer-meet-up

*Regional programs are designed for training opportunities close to member business locations and new businesses to attend. Advance registration is required!

10/08/2026

NEW MEMBER PROFILE!!

Welcome to Good Good Events & Rentals located in New Braunfels, Texas. Jim and Daughter Sarah have been developing the business with passion and became IOA Members after attending industry training at Big and Bright Inflatables

The Good Good motivation: Our story is rooted in the legacy of 1 beautiful woman. Mom, wife, sister, and friend: Kathy Hezel.

For those who did not know her, she was incredible at all of these things but most of all as a mom (in her children’s opinion haha). Her smile could put you at ease and her words were always chosen with care; it was devastating when she was diagnosed with brain cancer.

For a while there were little to no symptoms that others would ever notice but, as her health took a turn for the worse, her speech became more and more limited. Eventually she could only use a couple words to express herself and relied mostly on tone to deliver the meaning of the same word over and over again. I think I probably would have chosen a not-so-nice word in my frustration if I were her. But in true Kathy fashion, she chose “good” and “good good.”

Everything was “good good,” even when something was bad it was “good.” Unfortunately in the end, the cancer took her away from us. But my family will never forget that even her subconscious wanted to put us at ease and be there for her family in some way, which is why she must have chosen “good” and “good good.” That is something we never want to forget: that things can be hard, really hard, and still be beautiful and wonderful and make life worth living.

So when we wanted to start our company, we knew there was really one thing we always wanted to keep in mind above all else: her legacy. We strive to keep her in everything we do and one of the greatest lessons she has taught me is that things can always be good good if you are with good good people.

More info is available from their company website: https://goodgoodevents.com/

10/08/2026

🎯 Bring the entire team and $AVE with EARLY REGISTRATION before October 31!! IOA Inflatable Safety Conference & Amusement Expo returns to NASHVILLE (Lebanon, TN) for the 3rd year of inflatable industry development! Education focus includes:

🚧 Safety & Risk Management Certification through Edu/ Safety Pass
📌 IO University with InflatableOffice
📗 WIN Workshop with BestLyfe Group Network related to entrepenurial development and Human Resources
📈 ERSCon by Event Rental Systems, Inc.

And access to the inflatable Industries BEST vendors!! 📆 Save the date February 1-4, 2027 and lock in savings through the registration link: https://inflatableoperatorsassociation.regfox.com/attendees

🙋‍♀️ What did others have to say about the previous 2 years of IOA? Check out real testimonials: https://youtube.com/shorts/ed9nn-9FaCI?si=1ZNAX-DvTZKx_Bew

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