Your Vision.Our Production.An Unforgettable Experience.
Every event is a production. From the first spotlight to the final bow, we design, style and produce cinematic celebrations end to end for Central Ohio's most discerning hosts.
Your Personal Event Concierge
Explore services, answer only the questions relevant to your event, and build a preliminary concept at your own pace. Every request is personally reviewed before a proposal is issued.
- Personalized Guidance
Questions adapt to the type of event being planned.
- Saves Your Progress
Answers and selected services remain available while browsing.
- Builds a Preliminary Concept
Viewed categories and selected services help shape the inquiry.
- Personally Reviewed
Craig reviews every request before availability, pricing, or booking is confirmed.
Craig FowlkesFounder, Creative Director & Event Producer
Craig Fowlkes is the founder of Good Time Mascots Events & Decor, a Columbus-based event company dedicated to creating memorable, personalized experiences.
Founded in 2014, the business began with Craig’s passion for mascot entertainment and bringing joy to families and communities. Over time, it expanded into a full-service event company offering planning, coordination, design, décor, balloon installations, draping, photo booths, concessions, DJ and audio-visual support, custom graphics, and event-production assistance.
Craig believes every event should reflect the client’s personality, purpose, culture, and vision rather than feel like a standard package. Whether supporting a wedding, graduation, birthday, memorial, church conference, nonprofit event, corporate gathering, or community celebration, he remains personally involved in shaping the concept and reviewing the details.
Good Time Mascots Events & Decor is proudly family-owned and minority-owned. Craig frequently works alongside his mother, Paula Wilkins-Goldsmith, whose balloon artistry and event-design experience bring additional creativity and care to the company’s productions.
Together, they help clients turn their vision into a personalized masterpiece.
Care in the concept. Confidence in the details.
The personal story lives with our founder. Here is what clients can expect when the work begins.
Prepared for Professional Venues
Fully insured, with the business owner FBI/BCI background checked for school, church, and community settings.
One Coordinated Production Team
Planning, décor, entertainment, technical production, setup, and breakdown can work from one shared plan.
Owner-Led Review
Craig personally reviews each inquiry before services, availability, scope, or pricing are confirmed.
Central Ohio Experience
Serving families and organizations across Columbus and surrounding communities by appointment.
A preview of what we can create together.
Open a featured service to see real project work and what may be included, or browse the complete catalog.
Producing events in Central Ohio since 2014.
A family-owned, minority-owned Columbus company prepared for schools, churches, city offices, community spaces, and milestone celebrations.
- Established 2014
- Fully insured
- FBI / BCI background checked
- Family-owned & minority-owned
- Columbus & Central Ohio
Clients & Organizations We’ve Served
Radio One
NPHC Columbus
The City of Columbus
City of Columbus — Department of Neighborhoods
CelebrateOne Columbus
First Church The City
New Birth Christian Ministries
Affinity Memorial Chapel
The Star Companies
AFGE Veterans- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated®
- IMPACT Community Action
- Spectrum
- St. Matthew
- Columbus City Schools
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Columbus Urban League
- Franklin Park Conservatory
- Columbus Museum of Art
Names and approved marks represent past client work only and do not imply sponsorship, partnership, or endorsement.
Start PlanningLoved by families & brands across Central Ohio.
“Good Time Mascots is amazing! They provided face painting and character services for a family engagement event at our early childhood program. They kept our families and kids smiling. I highly recommend Good Time Mascots!!!”
“Went above and beyond for our party! Everything ran seamlessly from start to finish. Staff were so kind — we felt like they were family! The kids loved the characters, the face painting was immaculate, and the bounce house was a joy. Most importantly, extra care was put in to make sure the bounce house was installed safely and securely. I have used the big-area competitors in the past but now I will book Good Time Mascots again for all future parties.”
“Very Professional! Great with children, and very entertaining! Even offered help with setting up at the party! Highly recommended, and I will definitely book again! Thank you for everything!”
“Used their services for 3 years for birthday parties, baby showers, and more. So professional and always a hit!”
“Wonderful people!”
From first idea to final bow.
A clear, transparent path — no surprise fees, no pressure, and nothing reserved until you've approved a written proposal.
Browse service categories and previous event work to see what may be a good fit for your celebration.
Chat with the Good Time Concierge or submit an inquiry — answer only the questions that apply to your event.
Craig personally reviews the event details, service requests, timing, and availability.
You receive a tailored proposal and discuss any revisions with our team.
After approval, you receive an agreement and the applicable non-refundable retainer invoice.
Once the agreement and retainer are complete, the event enters the planning and production phase.
Submitting an inquiry does not reserve an event date. Availability, services, equipment, and pricing are not final until an official proposal, agreement, and required retainer have been completed. Consultations are by appointment only — Central Ohio.
Answers before you ask.
Just have a question first?
This is a short consultation request — five quick fields, no event planning required. If you're ready to share full details, services, guest count and design vision, use the Start Planning experience instead.
- LocationColumbus, Ohio & surrounding areas
- HoursMon–Sat · 9am – 8pm ET