Twisted Chris during busy the Valentine holiday 2014 (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)Twisted Chris during busy the Valentine holiday 2014 (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)
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Twisted Chris At Captain Kidd Days

A local balloon artist will be one of the highlights at this year's Captain Kidd Days.

Chris Deacon, known on stage as Twisted Chris, specializes in balloon structures ranging from single balloon animals to elaborate structures of a hundred balloons or more.

His latest structure was a cherry blossom tree at Artwalk.

"That had close to 150 balloons in it and took about four and a half hours or so to build," says Deacon remembering it took him longer than expected.

A few years ago, Deacon got into balloon creations by simply learning from online tutorials. Now, he performs at a variety of other events to hand out special balloon creations.

"I do a lot of birthday parties, events around town," says Deacon reflecting on his busy summer schedule. "It picks up around May 24, Victoria Day and goes until school starts again."

He says his most requested creations are balloon minions, princesses, and flowers.

Captain Kidd Days continues until Sunday August 2 at Corunna Athletic Park.

Cherry Blossom tree creation for Sarnia Artwalk 2015 (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)Cherry Blossom tree creation for Sarnia Artwalk 2015 (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)

Alice in Wonderland creation (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)Alice in Wonderland creation (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)

Elaborate Bird Structure from Grand Bend Flea Market 2013 (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)Elaborate Bird Structure from Grand Bend Flea Market 2013 (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)

Creation from Costumes Canada opening night October 2014 (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)Creation from Costumes Canada opening night October 2014 (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)

Frozen Olaf character from Parkway Pentecostal's trunk or treat event in Corunna 2014 (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)Frozen Olaf character from Parkway Pentecostal's trunk or treat event in Corunna 2014 (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)

Twisted Chris during busy the Valentine holiday 2014 (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)Twisted Chris during busy the Valentine holiday 2014 (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)

Kids Help Phone event 2015 handing out most requested Minions to the kids (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)Kids Help Phone event 2015 handing out most requested Minions to the kids (Photo courtesy of Chris Deacon via Facebook)

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WHAT: Captain Kidd Days (Food booths, beer garden, two-pitch and volleyball tournaments, parade, games, inflatables, animal show and contests for kids as well as live entertainment) WHERE: Corunna Athletic Park WHEN: Friday July 31st - Sunday August 2nd 6pm-12:30am. Friday: Two-Pitch begins at 9am, parade 11am until 12:30am, Only event on Sunday is the fireworks at dusk. PRICE: $5 Admission for evening entertainment only Beer Garden.

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