Luxury event reception with gold balloon garland and candlelit tables
Luxury Events · Columbus, Ohio · Est. 2014

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.

10+
Years
500+
Events
5★
Rated
100%
Insured
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Your Personal Concierge

Meet the Good Time Concierge.

Instead of a static form, our Concierge walks with you through the site — asking about your event, remembering your answers, and quietly building a preliminary concept as you explore.

Nothing is reserved or finalized through the Concierge. Every request is reviewed by Craig before a proposal is issued.

  • Adaptive questions

    Guided by your event type, guest count and priorities.

  • Remembers everything

    Your answers stay saved as you scroll.

  • Builds your concept

    Categories you explore populate your preliminary plan.

  • Human review always

    Craig reviews every request before a proposal.

Craig Fowlkes on-site at a Good Time Mascots foam party
Craig Fowlkes
Founder · Event Planner
The Good Time Mascots family in front of a custom gold balloon arch
Craig Fowlkes with his mother Paula Wilkins-Goldsmith
With Paula
Guests enjoying a foam party produced by Good Time Mascots
Founded 201410+ Years500+ EventsFamily OwnedMinority OwnedFully InsuredBackground CheckedColumbus, Ohio
Meet the Vision Behind Good Time Mascots

A decade of celebrations, built by one family.

Good Time Mascots Events & Decor was founded in 2014 by Craig Fowlkes. What began as a passion for creating joyful, memorable experiences has grown into a full-service event company serving families, schools, churches, corporations, hospitals, nonprofit organizations and community partners throughout Central Ohio.

Craig founded the business on the belief that every celebration deserves thoughtful planning, creative detail and a personal touch. Over the years, the company has expanded from mascot entertainment into a one-stop event experience — planning, coordination, décor, balloons, draping, photo booths, DJ and sound, custom signage, concessions, entertainment and full event production.

The company is proudly family-owned, minority-owned, and operated alongside Craig's mother, Paula Wilkins-Goldsmith. Together, they combine creativity, professionalism, hospitality and years of hands-on experience to help clients turn their vision into a personalized masterpiece.

Since 2014, Good Time Mascots has helped produce more than 500 events — from intimate family celebrations to large corporate, school, church and community experiences.

Our Story

A family-owned event house built on trust.

Good Time Mascots Events & Decor is a luxury, minority-owned, family-operated event company based in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 2014 by a mother-and-son team, we've spent a decade turning ideas into unforgettable celebrations — from intimate baby showers to corporate galas of a thousand guests.

We're fully insured, background-checked, and trusted by schools, corporations, churches, hospitals, nonprofits and hundreds of families across Central Ohio. Every event is treated like it's our own — because for us, it is.

Family Operated
Fully Insured
Minority Owned
500+ Events
Luxury Details
Background Checked
  1. 2014
    Founded in Columbus

    Mother-and-son duo launch Good Time Mascots with a mission: bring luxury event design to every family.

  2. 2017
    Full-service expansion

    We add wedding planning, DJ, lighting and rentals — becoming a true one-stop event house.

  3. 2020
    Community-first pivot

    Serving churches, schools and hospitals through the pandemic with drive-by celebrations and micro-events.

  4. 2023
    500+ events milestone

    Recognized as a preferred vendor by leading Central Ohio venues, corporations and nonprofits.

  5. Today
    Central Ohio's premier team

    Fully insured, background-checked, and trusted by hundreds of families every year.

Explore Your Event Experience

Every service. See the work.

Tap any category to open real photos, what's included, and reviews from families and organizations who trusted us with the same service.

Selected Work

A decade of unforgettable nights.

Ivory & Gold Ceremony — Wedding event by Good Time Mascots
Wedding
Ivory & Gold Ceremony
Downtown Gala Stage — Corporate event by Good Time Mascots
Corporate
Downtown Gala Stage
Onyx & Gold Sweet 30 — Birthday event by Good Time Mascots
Birthday
Onyx & Gold Sweet 30
Class of '25 Reveal — Graduation event by Good Time Mascots
Graduation
Class of '25 Reveal
360 Video Booth — Luxury event by Good Time Mascots
Luxury
360 Video Booth
Anniversary Banquet — Church event by Good Time Mascots
Church
Anniversary Banquet
Amethyst & Emerald Crossover — Draping event by Good Time Mascots
Draping
Amethyst & Emerald Crossover
Twin Crossover Ballroom Stage — Draping event by Good Time Mascots
Draping
Twin Crossover Ballroom Stage
Triptych Uplit Stage Drape — Draping event by Good Time Mascots
Draping
Triptych Uplit Stage Drape
Sage, Gold & Fairy Light Arches — Draping event by Good Time Mascots
Draping
Sage, Gold & Fairy Light Arches
Sequin & Fairy Light Altar — Draping event by Good Time Mascots
Draping
Sequin & Fairy Light Altar
Red, Teal & Onyx Swag — Draping event by Good Time Mascots
Draping
Red, Teal & Onyx Swag
Ivory Floral Crossover Backdrop — Draping event by Good Time Mascots
Draping
Ivory Floral Crossover Backdrop
Neon Greenery Wedding Wall — Draping event by Good Time Mascots
Draping
Neon Greenery Wedding Wall
Kind Words

Loved by families & brands across Central Ohio.

5.0 from hundreds of clients

They didn't just decorate our wedding — they translated the exact feeling we had in our heads. Every guest thought we spent triple.

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Alicia & Marcus
Wedding · Columbus, OH

Professional, on time, and stunning. Good Time Mascots is our first call for every fundraiser.

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Nationwide Children's Team
Corporate Gala

A family business that treats yours the same way. The room brought people to tears — in the best way.

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Pastor J. Williams
Church Anniversary

The gold marquee letters, the balloon arch, the DJ — everything felt like a mini gala. Our daughter cried happy tears.

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The Carter Family
Graduation Party
Why Choose Us

The difference is in the details.

We combine the warmth of a family business with the polish of a luxury studio. Every centerpiece, every uplight, every guest interaction — considered.

Preferred Vendor
Insured & Bonded
Central OH Native
Family Owned

Personal care from the first call to the last dance.

Minority Owned

Proud to build and hire in our own community.

Since 2014

A decade of refined, real-world experience.

Fully Insured

Every event covered — inside and out.

Background Checked

Every team member vetted for safety and trust.

One-Stop Shop

Design, decor, DJ, rentals — all in one seamless team.

Luxury Detailing

Editorial-level styling at real-world budgets.

On-Time, Every Time

Reliable timelines that let you enjoy your day.

How the Planning Process Works

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.

01
Share Your Vision

Chat with the Concierge or submit a preliminary package with your event details, priorities and budget.

02
Professional Review

Craig personally reviews your request, checks availability, and confirms what's possible for your date.

03
Consultation

We meet to walk through your event, refine the concept, and answer every question — no obligation.

04
Official Proposal

You receive a customized, itemized proposal with real pricing after your consultation.

05
Contract & Retainer

Once you approve, we send the agreement and $175 non-refundable retainer to officially reserve your date.

06
Production & Event Day

Our team designs, builds, delivers, sets up, runs the event, and breaks down — you enjoy your day.

Request a Consultation

Let's design your masterpiece.

Tell us a little about your day. We'll review your details and follow up with a customized proposal — nothing is reserved or finalized through this form.

Preliminary only. Submitting this form does not reserve equipment, secure a date, create a contract, or guarantee pricing. A consultation and written proposal are required before anything is final.

We reply within 24 hours. Your details stay with the family.

Frequently Asked

Answers before you ask.