While we are all still mourning the loss of Diamond Jam and Summer Balloon Camp, we must now face yet another heartbreaking crisis in our industry.

Balloon artists from all over the world had plans to attend these two events.  Now, without them, these poor, innocent, and naive balloon twisters and decorators face traveling to the cold and lonely streets of Sin City with no balloon event to attend at all.  Without the joy and warmth that balloons bring, and the companionship of others in our industry, many of them may die.

On August 9th, 2010 from Noon until 9:00 pm at the Tuscany Hotel and Casino in Fabulous Las Vegas NV, we are hosting Alterna-Jam.  A one day all out mega jam unlike anything that has ever been attempted before.  A giant jam room with random workshops, teach in sessions, and performances by the absolute best of the best in our industry all day long.  Seriously, this is like the Lollapollooza or Ozz Fest of Balloon Jams!  The jam will be hosted by, and feature workshops with, Todd Neufeld, Tawney Bubbles, and Don Caldwell and with special appearances and teach-in sessions by Ken Stillman, Jack Mattson, Andrew McDonald, Robbie Furman, Alberto Nava, and Master Magician Jeff McBride.  Plus jamming, sharing, contests, and other balloon-related mayhem all day long.

This event is FREE to anyone who registered and paid for either Diamond Jam or Summer Balloon Camp 2010.  And for those who had not registered but still want to attend this historic event, admission is only $25.  That’s less than the cost of most instructional DVDs, or two cups of coffee at Starbucks.

PLUS, thanks to Mark Zettler who is hosting Balloonstitute on August 10th & 11th, The Tuscany is offering rooms for just $26.00 per night for attendees of both of our events. To reserve your room just call the Tuscany Room Reservations Department at 877-887-2261 and ask for the ”BALLOONS” group rate.

Please join us for this very special event.  Together, we can build a better jam.