April 10, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Vendor profile: Fun Faces and Balloons and Snow 2 Go


Tell me about your business.
We are Fun Faces and Balloons and now Snow 2 Go!! We provide amazing balloon designs and make beautiful art on all the faces and arms at the events we attend. Our new addition this year is our tasty shave ice. We shave our ice from a big block of ice giving us soft fluffy snow to flavor for you to enjoy.



What has been the most challenging part about being a business owner?
Sometimes it’s easy to just be like everyone else and do it like everyone else does. We strive to be different , to update our designs, and better our skills all the time. It can be hard keep creating, but we think it’s totally worth it.


What is the best part about working festivals?

We get to see so many people during festival season and we love seeing the same smiling faces year after year and getting to meet new people too.


    What inspired you to go into business?
    I was amazed at all the doors face painting and balloons opened when I first was exposed to the ideas on a missions trip. I was hooked. I could create art and love on people at the same time! It’s the smile that the kids have when they get that face painting, or balloon and they feel like a million dollars that keeps me painting and twisting. I love to see the memories families are making when they take time to enjoy some shave ice as they take in the fair.


    What is your favorite carnival food?

    Shave Ice and Funnel Cakes 🙂

      Banner
      Related Posts

      Challenging schedule testing SJO girls’ basketball early on

      December 16, 2024

      December 16, 2024

      The first month of the season for the St. Joseph-Ogden girls’ basketball has featured a challenging schedule and some quality...

      McKinney shines, SJO football stays unbeaten

      September 16, 2024

      September 16, 2024

      Kodey McKinney made his third start as the St. Joseph-Ogden quarterback this past Fridaynight. Hard to tell with how well...

      Vendor profile: Frosty Fresh Freeze Dried Foods

      August 9, 2024

      August 9, 2024

      Tell me about your business. Frosty Fresh Freeze Dried Foods. I sell mostly Freeze Dried candy so far. This winter...

      Vendor Profile: J and J Plants

      August 10, 2024

      August 10, 2024

      Tell me about your business. Jay and Jaylin, a father and son duo, are the prominent figures behind our family-run...

      Live at St. Joseph Village Board, March 11, 2025

      March 11, 2025

      March 11, 2025

      We are live so you don’t have to be. Thanks to MX Electric for sponsoring our live blogs. No public...

      Live at St. Joseph Village Board, April 22 2025

      April 22, 2025

      April 22, 2025

      Consent agenda approved as presented.Approving the recommendation to go to bid for streets and sidewalk repairs. These are sidewalks and...

      Live at St. Joseph Village Board, April 8, 2025

      April 8, 2025

      April 8, 2025

      Tonight the board is discussing the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. They are also considering an update to the code of...

      St. Joseph grade encourages parents to keep kids home if sick

      January 8, 2025

      January 8, 2025

      St. Joseph Grade School is reminding parents to keep their children at home if they are sick. “Unfortunately this time...

      St. Joseph Village Board- Live

      September 10, 2019

      September 10, 2019

      Tonight is the night where they vote on the dispensary. They are talking money. CDs and the like. And interest...

      Suits a dedicated public servant

      September 5, 2025

      September 5, 2025

      Lowell Suits dedicated 38 years of his life to public service.  Now, he will enjoy his retirement. Suits has retired...

      Getting to know SJO Senior Marching Band Member Collin Livesay

      October 21, 2022

      October 21, 2022

      My favorite thing about marching band is being given the opportunity to create new friendships with people who I share...

      Forest preserve wants residents to hike 30 trails

      July 5, 2024

      July 5, 2024

      If you like to stay active, the Champaign County Forest Preserve has a way to help. The District has created...

      Live at St. Joseph Village Board, August 27, 2024

      August 27, 2024

      August 27, 2024

      I am making my triumphant return to the live blog. On tap tonight, approving the women’s club Christmas Parade, maybe...

      Saturday’s SJO sports roundup: Franzen fares well in Peoria

      September 16, 2024

      September 16, 2024

      Detweiller Park in Peoria is where every high school cross-country runner in Illinois wants to endits season at. It’s the...

      Board approves concession stand project

      August 25, 2025

      August 25, 2025

      St. Joseph-Ogden Softball  will be getting a concession stand, restrooms, and a concrete walkway that will connect to the north parking...

      Comments
      Leave a Reply