FLOAT’s Pricing Options and Discounts

Academic Access at FLOAT – The “Class Pass”

In the past, this was known as general registrations for the convention. Pricing on these passes allow you full access to LOTS of FLOATy goodness!

• Access to all fifty (50) general class offerings
• Access to all of FLOAT’s social functions, including one (1) ticket to the Designer Awards Gala
• Access to all three (3) days of the Vendor Showcase at FLOAT
• Access to all open Sponsored Sessions
• Access to the Fulcrum @ FLOAT panel discussions
• Access to all four (4) nights of the FLOAT Jam Room
• Access to all hands-on training and builds for decor at the event
• The full color Academic FLOATBook, with notes from all fifty (50) classes
• The ability to enroll in optional Master and Bonus Classes outside of convention time as well as the FLOATation Pass (additional fees required)
• The ability to compete in FLOAT’s designer and deadline competitions as well as the FLOATEE awards
• Complimentary stuffed “FLOAT Tote” and event t-shirt (Deadline is December 1, 2025)
• Access to the exclusive “FLOAT Forum” group on Facebook
  And more!

PRICING FOR THOSE ATTENDEES LIVING WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL US:

$795 – October 1st, 2025, through January 2nd, 2026

$895 – January 3rd through January 16th, 2026

COUPON CODES AVAILABLE NOW – SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR MORE INFO

PRICING FOR THOSE ATTENDEES LIVING OUTSIDE THE CONTINENTAL US:

$575 – February 28th, 2025, through January 2nd, 2026

$895 – January 3rd through January 16th, 2026

BE SURE TO REVIEW THE CANCELLATION POLICIES ON THE REGISTRATION LINK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE YOUR PASS

The FLOAT Foundational Training and Certification Track

FLOAT can be very intimidating for newbies, so in an effort to get you up to steam we are now offering our first ever Foundational Track classes for beginner level decorators.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR FOUNDATIONAL TRACK

• Access to all ten (10) general class offerings
• Access to all of FLOAT’s social functions, including one (1) ticket to the Designer Awards Gala
• Access to all three (3) days of the Vendor Showcase at FLOAT
• Access to all open Sponsored Sessions
• Access to the Fulcrum @ FLOAT panel discussions
• Access to all four (4) nights of the FLOAT Jam Room
• Access to all hands-on training and builds for decor at the event
• The full color Academic FLOATBook, with notes from your ten (10) Foundation classes
• The ability to test after the classes are complete to achieve your “FLOAT Accredited Balloonist” (or FAB) certification
• Complimentary stuffed “FLOAT Tote” and event t-shirt***
• Access to the exclusive “FLOAT Forum” group on Facebook AFTER you have completed the program

REQUIRED TO ENROLL

You MUST be a primary room reservation holder at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino for four (4) nights between Sunday, January 25th, and Wednesday, January 28th, with check out on Thursday, January 29th.

In order words, you cannot be a “room mate” of someone staying at the hotel; you MUST have a room with your specific credit card information reserved during the actual convention in order to participate.

The only exception to this rule is if you can prove you live within twenty five (25) miles of the host hotel.

PRICING FOR THE FLOAT FOUNDATIONAL TRACK

$550 – February 28th through January 2nd, 2026

CLOSED ON JANUARY 3, 2026

THIS PROGRAM IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS OR UNTIL THE DEADLINE PASSES

BE SURE TO REVIEW THE CANCELLATION POLICIES ON THE REGISTRATION LINK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE YOUR PASS

Networking Access to FLOAT – The “Jam Pass”

Ok, let’s say you’re an “old school” balloon decorator who doesn’t really want to go to classes, but you want to come and reconnect with old friends.

Or maybe you’re a twister who’s not interested in decor, but wants to come and hang in our jam room for a few days and make new friends.

OR maybe you want to bring your spouse with you to FLOAT but don’t want to pay for classes they’re just not going to want or need.

Then THIS is the access you want to FLOAT!

INCLUDED WITH THE “JAM PASS”

• Limited access to activities at FLOAT 2026 from Friday, January 23rd, through Tuesday, January 27th
• Access to the Friday Night Fun, Club L8X Karaoke and Dance Party, FLOAT’s Opening Night and the Monday Night Theme Party
• Access to all three (3) days of the Vendor Showcase at FLOAT
• Access to all open Sponsored Sessions
• Access to all four (4) nights of the FLOAT Jam Room
• Complimentary stuffed “FLOAT Tote” and event t-shirt***

PRICING FOR THE JAM PASS

$395 – October 1st, 2025, through January 2nd, 2026

$425 – January 3rd through January 16th, 2026

ALL REGISTRATIONS CLOSE ON JANUARY 17th, 2026

BE SURE TO REVIEW THE CANCELLATION POLICIES ON THE REGISTRATION LINK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE YOUR PASS

The FLOAT Weekend Pass

Do you work a full time job and just can’t take off a whole week to go to FLOAT?

Maybe you really don’t want classes but you want to go to the Vendor Showcase?

Or maybe you just want to break away with some balloon friends for a fun weekend out of town?

Then the Weekend Pass is for you!

INCLUDED WITH THE “WEEKEND PASS”

• Limited access to activities at FLOAT 2026 from Friday, January 23rd, through Sunday, January 25th
• Access to the Friday Night Fun, Club L8X Karaoke and Dance Party and FLOAT’s Opening Night events
• Access to the Vendor Showcase at FLOAT on Sunday, January 25th
• Access to all open Sponsored Sessions on Saturday, January 24th, and Sunday, January 25th
• Access to two (2) nights of the FLOAT Jam Room on Saturday, January 24th, and Sunday January 25th
• Complimentary stuffed “FLOAT Tote” and event t-shirt***

PRICING FOR THE WEEKEND PASS

$275 – October 1st, 2025, through January 2nd, 2026

$375 – January 3rd through January 16th, 2026

BE SURE TO REVIEW THE CANCELLATION POLICIES ON THE REGISTRATION LINK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE YOUR PASS

The FLOATation Pass

Exclusive benefits? Exclusive unlimited access to added-value content? Free meals and more?!? Yes, please….

The FLOATation Pass is a added-value purchase for anyone attending FLOAT 2026 as an academic attendee. These passes give you the ultimate access to FLOAT like no one else gets. Here’s what’s included:

• Come and go access to all of FLOAT’s eight (8) 4-hour Master Classes
• Come and go access to all of FLOAT’s five (5) 90-minute Bonus Classes
• Class notes for all thirteen (13) Master and Bonus Classes
• Three (3) complimentary lunches at FLOAT along with 30-minute flash class sessions
• FREE corporate head shots on Wednesday, January 28
• Early access to the Vendor Showcase on Sunday, January 25, two hours before everyone else
• Early sign ups for the FLOAT general classes, which means you are guaranteed to get the classes you want to enroll in
• Six (6) Complimentary drink tickets during the event
• Two (2) reserved seats at the Designer Awards Gala
• A surprise gift from FLOAT

ALL of this for only $895.00.

It’s no surprise that this is a benefits package that sells out…but HURRY…your last day to enroll in this program is December 15th, 2025!

PLEASE REMEMBER: The FLOATation Pass does NOT include your registration to FLOAT 2026…that is a separate fee.

Current Discounts Available for FLOAT 2026

Visit the FLOAT Instagram account @TheRealFLOAT2026 to secure one of those codes from our sponsors.

But HURRY! The promotion ends on Wednesday, November 26th….