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113 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Ames, IA

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Laura Ernst

4.29 (3)
1 Verified booking
  • Altoona, IA
  • Variety Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Ames
  • $500 – $8,000 per event
Lacy S. said “Laura went ABOVE and BEYOND for our church event. She interacted well with the kids, met all of my expectations, balloon twisting skills were top notch and super speedy but took time to listen to each... ”
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Caricatures By Steph

5.0 (4)
13 Verified bookings
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Ames
  • Contact for pricing
Sarah M. said “Steph did an absolutely wonderful job at our Grand Opening event. She has so much talent! She is also very quick and many guests were able to enjoy getting a caricature. We had many great... ”
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Santa Dan

5.0 (16)
Top Performer
26 Verified bookings
  • Grimes, IA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from Ames
  • Starts at $125
Logan W. said “Hired Santa Dan due to our other Santa cancelling last second. All I can say is I wish Santa Dan would’ve been who we originally hired. He brought a book and read it to the children while singing... ”
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Steampunk Jess

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Ames
  • Starts at $75
Abbey O. said “The kids had such a great time and she truly went above and beyond to make our 5 year old feel special on her birthday! 10 out of 10 recommend. ”
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Midwest Painted Parties

4.92 (10)
Top Performer
43 Verified bookings
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Ames
  • Contact for pricing
Kim H. said “It was a great birthday party and the line for face painting and tattoos was around the block it seemed! ”
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Iowahenna

5.0 (4)
6 Verified bookings
  • Ames, IA
  • Henna Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for pricing
Cory H. said “She dealt with crowd control very well for this popular event, everyone loved their henna art and it contributed to a wonderful community event for all. ”
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Hovick Family Farm Petting Zoo

5.0 (8)
13 Verified bookings
  • Roland, IA
  • Petting Zoo / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Ames
  • Starts at $600
Sean W. said “They were easy to work with. They took care of everything. Our students had a wonderful experience. ”
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Toby Twist

5.0 (5)
8 Verified bookings
  • Ogden, IA
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from Ames
  • Contact for pricing
Jen B. said “Toby was amazing. Showed up early to set up, was great with the kids. Got lots of compliments from our crowd. Would highly recommend! ”
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The Santa Experience

3.0 (2)
11 Verified bookings
  • Ankeny, IA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from Ames
  • Contact for pricing
Gigi B. said “We had children of all ages in attendance and a lot of adrenaline and excitement and Santa and Mrs Claus entered the room and the excitement was contagious. Professionals, kind, great listeners and... ”
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Iowa Mrs Claus

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Grimes, IA
  • Mrs. Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from Ames
  • Starts at $75
Carole H. said “Mrs. Claus was very personal--little kids believed in her--adult kids played along! ”
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Bloo Tattoo

5.0 (12)
19 Verified bookings
  • Grimes, IA
  • Temporary Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from Ames
  • Starts at $125
Victoria A. said “Everyone loved their tattoos. Thanks again! ”
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Santa Duff

5.0 (17)
27 Verified bookings
  • Johnston, IA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from Ames
  • Starts at $125
Kaley C. said “Imagination Street, an indoor children’s play space, hosted a holiday event for families and Santa Duff was the guest of honor. He was fantastic from start to finish. He interacted with children in... ”
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Access Yourself Services

4.72 (29)
80 Verified bookings
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Ames
  • Starts at $65
Minburn P. L. said “We had this vendor for our 2026 Summer Reading Kickoff. They arrived in a timely manner to set up, and our kids loved them. They were very professional and friendly, and their face painting was... ”
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The Giant Bubble Show

1 Verified booking
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Bubble Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Ames
  • Contact for pricing
Our Giant Bubble Show is an interactive family show that has to be seen to be believed. We make giant bubbles, smoke bubbles, we put kids in bubbles, bubbles in...
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Professional Real Beard, Santa Glen

5.0 (4)
8 Verified bookings
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Ames
  • Starts at $100 per hour
Larry K. said “Santa Glen was a welcome new addition to our annual Jingle in the Junction event series in Valley Junction. His warmth, authentic look, and connection with families captured the hearts of those who... ”
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CreativiTiah Face & Body Art

2 Verified bookings
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Ames
  • Contact for pricing
Hi Im Tiah! I’m an Insured Artist & Event Entertainer Servicing Central Iowa. Offering face paint, temporary glitter tattoos, airbrush body art, henna, hair...
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Kitty Cowgirl Caricatures

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Ames
  • $150 per event
Ana B. said “We booked this event for our UNO Student Day at the University of Nebraska at Omaha! Thank you so much for coming all the way down here and making this event successful. 100% Recommend. All the... ”
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Face Painting and Airbrush

5.0 (2)
5 Verified bookings
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Ames
  • $100 – $500 per event
Lauren D. said “We hired for a 18th birthday party. She was very quick and talented and everyone loved it. She was able to get everyone done in the two hour time frame and was the highlight of the party. Would... ”
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Kapow Face Painting

5.0 (7)
17 Verified bookings
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Ames
  • Starts at $125 per hour
Chelsea B. said “The day of our event did not go to plan. The weather was terrible, the wind was blowing and it was freezing. Kapow still came out and were champs! Not only did they brave the cold, they still did an... ”
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Toby the Balloon Dude

4.98 (7)
3 Verified bookings
  • Colfax, IA
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 32 miles from Ames
  • Contact for pricing
Joni K. said “Toby was a huge hit at our elementary school event! His creations were top notch, he dressed for fun, and he was great with the kids! Additionally, he was professional and easy to work with. I would... ”
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Randy Andrews

2 Verified bookings
  • Webster City, IA
  • Interactive Performer / Unique and Specialty
  • 32 miles from Ames
  • Starts at $500
I'm Randy Andrews! Being a professional entertainer isn't just about the tricks and the laughs - it's about bringing a unique vibe to every event. I...
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Artbykat Facepainting and More

5.0 (3)
4 Verified bookings
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from Ames
  • Contact for pricing
Laura S. said “The kids loved ArtbyKat Facepainting! Second year booking them for this event and plan to do so again! They’re easy to work with, good with the kids, and pricing is spot on for the service. Would... ”
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Paint the Town

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from Ames
  • $300 – $2,000 per event
Jessica G. said “Amber was so great to work with and the final product turned out perfect for our retiring partner! Thank you again! ”
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Lance Nicolai/ Motivational Mentalist/ Mind Reader

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from Ames
  • Starts at $800
Sarah R. said “We hired Lance to perform at our daughter's 16th birthday party and all of us were blown away with his show. He is incredibly talented and was wonderful to work with. Thank you so much Lance! We... ”
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Eco Party

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from Ames
  • Contact for pricing
Kelly O. said “My baby’s 3rd birthday was a huge success! Thank you for making my little man´s day so special! ”
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Brushed Air

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings
  • Adel, IA
  • Temporary Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Ames
  • Starts at $100
Jeanette P. said “Our After Prom was thankful for the artists and the amount of options they had. The students loved the variety and how polite they vendors were. ”
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Sword Queen Tarot

5.0 (1)
5 Verified bookings
  • Adel, IA
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Ames
  • Contact for pricing
Telia C. said “She was personable, took her time with each person and the whole experience was very enjoyable! ”
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Face Painting By Lisa M

  • Grimes, IA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from Ames
  • Contact for pricing
Hello! I have been face painting in the Des Moines metro for around 10 years. I love meeting new people & working with children. Face painting can help you...
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Photography Services

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Ames
  • Contact for pricing
Professional family and personal photography, and some architectural and real estate with friendly and flexible scheduling.
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Burlesque Dancer and Choreographer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Burlesque Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Ames
  • Contact for pricing
I’m a burlesque performer, emcee, producer, and choreographer. Professionally, I have eight years as a dance choreographer and educator and four years of...
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