We were fortunate to hire JA Event Production for our recent wedding. They were super easy to work…read morewith and highly communicative. The DJ sent to our event was professional, helpful and played everything we asked for (and nothing we didn't :)). Highly dependable company! Even easily collaborated on a last minute change with our pianist, all went so well! Thank you! Look forward to working with them again in the future for other events.

Great service with professional attitude. Always on time and have very good taste for parties…read moreballoons arch . We highly recommend this company for all your events .

I have used Up Up & Away Events for two birthday party celebrations and they are Fantastic!! They…read morehave created some very special, magical and memorable parties for my family and friends!! My guests are always blown away by the spectacular setup and decor. Every detail comes together so beautifully which sets such a vibe and everyone always has so much fun. Especially, the littlest guests! The talented Diego, Lizbeth and the entire team is so pleasant and fun to work with, they use the best vendors and honestly, their prices are truly unbeatable! They can create the party of your dreams, no matter how sweet and simple, luxurious or over the top you wish to make it!

We booked Star Quality Parties to be a mime for our event today, and once again, Bear was…read moreabsolutely amazing! He really added so much life to the atmosphere. He can play any character needed at an event- Santa, a mime, an Easter rabbit, magician, etc! He is incredibly personable and genuinely aims to make sure that every single person he interacts with leaves with a positive impression. Bear is truly top-notch, and I would highly recommend him for any occasion!

He kept all the kids on their tippy toes all the time. They couldn't blink…read moreMy son kept taking about the magician for days after his birthday. I wouldn't hesitate to bring him back

DISASTER4Events…read more Summary: Avoid Fun4Events & Tracy or risk disaster and disappointment for your next party. Tracy lacks all attention to detail/pride in her work, cannot effectively communicate leading to preventable issues and provides a bare minimum service for premium price while lacking professionalism. Event: Dec 2021 Holiday Party Services: Gourmet Donut Party, Cider and Inflatable Snow Globe Cost: $4,500+ Experience Details Planning/Communication: Tracy is great at communication before you've paid, but once you've paid - you're on your own and IN THE DARK. We reached out multiple times prior to our event and did not receive any return communication until two days before. On that call, Tracy was 0% proactive in providing party planning details/final checklist and basically unhelpful. One concern we had planning the event was making sure the donut fryer had enough power, but Tracy simply conveyed a dedicated outlet was all that was needed - INCORRECT. The fryer kept tripping the dedicated power source and Tracy did NOTHING to communicate how to resolve the situation except stand there unenthused. Fortunately, we had a neighbor on hand who suggested a 240V outlet was needed so we eventually found the right plug in the house. This was 20 mins of unnecessary panic if Tracy had helped plan better / had better experience. Tracy's team provides only BASIC services - she brings what is needed to run her equipment and that's it. No supporting party elements, including necessary elements for her equipment like tables, are provided. Expect no décor from Tracy and to provide everything yourself. If more holistic party planning support can be provided, Tracy is ineffective at communicating that although I would not trust any additional party support after our experience. Food: Simple and poorly displayed - NOT GOURMET. Donut "bar" provided was basic plain donuts from a fryer, delivered in a throw-away cheap white bag, basic paper towel roll and sole topping was powered sugar/cinnamon. The only decorative element were lit up "DONUT" letters. See attached photo - all holiday décor and was provided last minute by ourselves. Tracy failed to deliver contractual and paid for gourmet food elements: Glazes/drunken glazes, themed holiday condiments/toppings, bamboo plates/boats Disposable cups were plain and disposable just as promised - a simple holiday themed disposable cup would show pride in their work/attention to detail. Taste of donuts and cider were fine - nothing to write home about. Snow Globe: Team was unenthusiastic and required guest feedback on how to position camera so that you could tell it was a snow globe and not just a random backdrop. Snow props included 2 basic candy canes; again BARE MINIMUM. We had to run out to grab meaningful props before the event started. Photo quality is blurry and a waste. Our own iphone photos are significantly better and more clear. See example image attached. Team: For a holiday party, the team wore mostly all black, presented themselves as simply going through the motions and were not helpful nor proactive in a desire to create a fantastic experience for guests. When we asked Tracy about missing contractual elements, like drunken glazes, we were told by Tracy - and we quote - "I guess you'll just have to put me on Santa's naughty list" ...and she flipped us $20 cash. Her team also stole a power cord that we had to have reimbursed. The entire experience was a huge let down largely driven by Tracy's ineffective communication, lack of pride in her services/team and borderline curmudgeon/scrooge attitude. Tracy also demanded that the invoice be paid 100% in advance of the event. While we highly recommend using any other vendor, we IMPLORE you to only pay 50-75% upfront and keep the rest of your money as a retainer for delivery of quality of service that will likely not come if you choose Fun4Events.

We hired Fun4Events for our party to introduce our new foster children to our friends and families…read more We had a brunch for our guests, so it made perfect sense to start off the party with Tracy's delicious MINI DONUTS! What a HIT! Our guests raved for months about how the fresh hot donuts were the best they ever tasted! I couldn't agree more! Tracy and her staff were completely professional, friendly and accommodating throughout our party! The kids were so enamored by watching the process of dough becoming donuts and the "big" kids were too! I highly recommend FUN4EVENTS for your next party...they can provide a multitude of choices to keep your guests entertained, to send guests home with a unique souvenir of your big day, or to simply make some great memories!!

12/23/23 neighborhood Christmas event…read more I found Robbie's services on Yelp and decided to book for our community event. We coordinated everything on the phone and he took down a credit card number. He assured me nothing would be charged until the day of services. Reasonable pricing. The night before the event, I had asked him if he can take a look at our route and see what was best. On the day of event, he arrived 15mins early and we took a walk around the clubhouse area to figure out the best route to maximize our two hour rental and accommodate all guests. He was professional, realistic and provided great feedback regarding the route. He's the professional so I had him decide what was best. Our community ADULTS may have liked the train more than the kids lol everyone had a blast and was able to go on the train multiple times. If you're looking for a train at your event, go with a Robbie. He is super cool and professional. Thanks again for a wonderful event. See you next time!

Booked the trackless train for my twins 4th birthday party in September. My kids and guest loved…read moreit! Will be booking them again next year.

My company Alcon had their annual summer picnic. It was my first company event. James event…read moreproduction did a fantastic job in line with the theme. My friends & and had a wonderful time.

James Event Productions hosts Over the Hump mountain bike races at Irvine Lake. It is a very well…read moreorganized event and fun for the entire family. The races are well run, the parking is easy and we always feel safe and have a great time. I also store my rv and boat at Irvine Lake RV Storage which is run by James Events. It is affordable and secure. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. I had an issue parking my rv into a specific spot so they actually found me a more accessible space when it became available! Highly recommend this production company and would feel comfortable attending any event they hosted.

Absolutely incredible! Sure, we hired them to entertain a big group of kids at an 8th birthday…read moreparty, but every single person, from infants to grandparents, made a core memory. The show, led by absolute superstar trainer Lisa, was interactive, educational, and awe-inspiring. She was warm, professional, knowledgeable, kind, and patient. And the birds were STUNNING! How often do you get to pet an owl?!?!? Watson! We stan! Truly one of the coolest experiences I've ever had. And the whole process was seamless from start to finish. Great customer service, an amazing crowd pleaser, and beautiful creatures! Five million stars! Can't wait to hire them again soon!

Raptor Events put on an amazing bird show at the Alameda County Fair this past weekend (and will be…read morecontinuing to do so multiple times daily through the fair's season). A half hour presentation educating visitors about the falcon, hawk, and owl... watch them fly from perch to perch around the bleacher seating and other structures in and around the fair, along with the trainer instructing them to do little tricks, but making it clear that the birds do need to adapt to the environment and crowds, nothing too crazy but still quite amusing and enjoyable. Mirabelle, the baby spectacled owl, was very cute. Luna the hawk caught a toy mid-air, returning it to the trainer for a reward. Marvin the owl showed us just how strong birds of prey are (the trainer also explained the massive amount of rats an owl eats, and how not using rat poisoning on rodents helps the preservation of owls). For the finale of the show, Marty the lanner falcon made an appearance then flew away and didn't come back, lol... Eyes followed as he flew from perch to higher perch, to even higher trees in the distance, the trainer's bird whistle not enough to get him to return. But he has a gps so the trainer would go get him after the show, no problem. As long as the birds are safe and handled with care, that's what matters. Such beautiful creatures I adored viewing up close. The show was fun and informative, and certainly something new and different at this fair (along with the canine stars stunt dog show which was situated right next to the bird show, but with staggered showtimes throughout the day). And if you're a really serious fan, you can hold a falcon for $20, or an owl for $50, at the Raptor Events tent.

We had the absolute best experience with Ricky Balloons! Both the kids and adults at our daughters…read morebirthday party were completely blown away by the designs. They were so intricate, creative, and honestly unlike anything I've ever seen before. Every single piece was so well done! What made it even better was that everything looked exactly like the photos advertised (which is rare!). The value for what we received was incredible. It added such a fun, memorable element to the party. You could see how excited everyone was watching the creations come to life. My biggest regret was not taking more photos! I would hire them again and again without hesitation. If you're looking for something unique that will truly wow your guests, this is it!

Ricky Balloons were so wonderful! All of the children loved the balloons and they were made so…read morewell! They were so professional and quick. I wish I had been able to take more pictures of their work to showcase here.