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Santa Guy Benson and Mrs. Claus benson

Bio / Background Info:

It gives me great pleasure in being allowed the opportunity to serve the portrayal of such a well-known character during the Holiday Season, bringing smiles, joy and happiness to so many families during the Holiday Season.

  • My Beard and Belly are both natural
  • Professional Santa since 1994
  • Current background check and Current Santa Insurance
  • Retired with 30 years of service with Austin’s Travis County Emergency Medical Service. Served as a Certified Fire Fighter and rescue team member of the Travis County Fire Control Rescue Squad for over 15 years. Served as a TECLOSE, certified intermediate Reserve Police officer on the Hutto Police Department and worked as a member of the Hutto Fire department for four years. Worked with the Travis County Medical Examiner’s office for several years as an Investigators assistant and has help develop and train several State offices and private first responder agencies around Texas. Served as a member of the Debriefing team for Task Force One and Travis County Search and Rescue.
  • Also known as “BLUE SANTA” and Board President for Austin Police Operation Blue Santa. Blue Santa & Mrs. Claus assist in the efforts of insuring that we will be able to provide a full Christmas meal to over 5,000 families in Austin, Texas and also toys to over 20,000 children of these families. Our time with this organization is completely volunteered, offering to do approximately 15-40 events each year for children to come out and get their picture taken with “Blue Santa”. Serve as Blue Santa & Mrs. Claus on the Chuy’s Children Giving to Children’s Parade in Austin, Tx each year since 2007, and have been assisting with this parade since it was first organized in 1988,
  • Listed in Time Magazine as one of the Top 11 Santa’s in the United States, and was number 5 on the list
  • We serve as Red Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Austin Trail of Lights and as Blue Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Zilker Tree Lighting each year
  • We have assisted many Non-Profit Pet organizations with fundraisers, serving as Red Santa and Mrs. Claus
  • Available any time of the year for:
    • Home visits
    • Company/Organization parties
    • Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch/Dinner with Santa
    • Special events/Community gatherings (parades, tree lightings, etc.)
    • Special needs events for both young and old
    • Provide special photo shoot opportunities with our special Props which we bring to your location. Special Props include:
      • 1912 Sleigh and Life Size Reindeer with winter wonderland backdrop
      • Santa Chair with 2 Six Foot Nut Crackers on each side of the Santa Chair
    • Call to inquire about fundraiser opportunities

Available Locale(s):

  • We will travel any area in Texas as well as other States

Contact:

Santa Jim Jingle

Bio / Background Info:

  • A Real Bearded Santa with Traditional Suit
  • Yearly Background Checks
  • Available for all events,

Available for:

  • Commerical, public and private events
  • Company and private parties
  • Parades, Tree Lighting Events
  • Churches, Schools, Preschools
  • Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Visits

Available Locale(s):

  • Round Rock, Georgetown, Austin, and surrounding cities of Austin or just about anywhere by arrangement.

Contact:

  • Sleigh:  512-775-8625
  • Email: SantaJimJingle@gmail.com

Deaf Santa Claus (Charles Graves)

Bio / Background Info:

  • Deaf & uses American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Knowledge of Deaf Culture 
  • Real Bearded Santa
  • Professional Santa Suit
  • Real Leather Belt & Boots
  • Background Checked
  • Member of “Lone Star Santas”
  • Graduate of “International University of Santa Claus”
  • Mrs. Claus (deaf wife) is also available!
  • AVAILABLE FOR:
    • Public & Private Events, Home Visits, Churches & Schools
    • Daycares & Senior Centers, Hospital Visits, Breakfast with Santa
    • Parades & Light Shows, Photo Shoots and More!!!

Available Locale(s):

  • New Braunfels, Austin, San Antonio, Waco
    And just about anywhere by arrangement!

Contact:

Santa Kyle Jacobsen (Santa Jake)

Bio / Background Info:

COVID SANTA for Christmas Season 2020
 
Children can visit with Santa socially distanced as he sits in the back of his red “truck sleigh”.
Photos with Santa can be taken by family with children sitting on tailgate and Santa behind.
Children should bring Letters or Santa Wish List to place in the North Pole mailbox. 
 
Still…
 Bringing “MAGIC” to believe in while filling Hearts with Joy, Love, Hope and Happiness. 
  • Professional Santa – Background Checked
  • Custom made suit and Jingle bells for “traditional” Santa Claus
  • Retired Wildland Forest Firefighter and Disaster Volunteer with AmeriCorps NCCC, Youth Soccer Coach, Referee for Soccer and Ice Hockey
  • Enjoy bringing “Joy” to ALL ages, reliving my “magical memories” as a child with Santa Claus
  • Santa Helper upon request
  • Available Weekends for:
    • Photo/Promotion Sessions
    • Personal Home Visits
    • Public Community/Church/ School Events
    • Private Business & Company Parties/Events

Available Locale(s):

Austin and its Northern Suburbs – Round Rock, Hutto, Taylor, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown

Contact:

  • Workshoppe: 512-454-1816
  • Sleigh:  512-627-4882
  • Email: SantaJakeATX@gmail.com

HeySantaman and Mrs.Claus

Bio / Background Info:

  • Professional real bearded Santa with Professional Mrs. Claus
  • Professional Santa Model
  • Background checked / Fully insured / Vaccinated
  • Extensive Wardrobe
  • Mrs. Claus is Expert Baker and Cookie Decorator
  • Mrs. Claus is C.O.E. of Kringle Industries
  • Member of Order of St. Nicholas, Knights of St. Nicholas, IBRBS, Lone Star Santa’s, World Santa Claus Congress and Senior Advisor to The Believe in Santa Foundation.
  • Graduate of St. Nicholas Institute, C.W. Howard Santa School, International University of Santa Claus, Danish Santa Guild, National Beard Registry and The Santa Claus Conservatory and mentored with many of the Hall of Fame Santa’s.
  • Available for home or corporate visits, Neighborhood Events, Parades, Commercials, TV, Radio, churches, schools, photoshoots
  • Storytelling with a myriad of props
  • 1890 Sleigh and a life-sized Reindeer

Available Locale(s):

  • Central Texas, Austin Area -All other areas can be arranged it is only a short sleigh ride away!

Contact:

Santa Rick Perkins

Bio / Background Info:

  • A real bearded professional Santa Claus, bringing the spirit and joy of Christmas to the Austin area
  • Santa Claus Conservancy (Certified Professional Santa School)
  • International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas
  • Certified Background check available
  • Professional Liability Insured

Available for:

  • Private / Family parties
  • Community / HOA neighborhood events
  • Photo shoots for Christmas cards
  • Breakfast with Santa
  • School / Pre-school / Church events
  • Home Visits
  • Corporate Events
  • TV commercials
  • and more!

Available Locale(s):
Austin Area
Other locations negotiable

Contact:
Sleigh: 512-809-5824
Email: SantaRickofAustin@yahoo.com
Website: www.SantaRickofAustin.com

Santa Dean Starlin

Bio / Background Info:

  • A real bearded professional Santa Claus, bringing the spirit and joy of Christmas to the Austin area
  • Lone Star Santas member
  • Member of Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas
  • Certified Background check available
  • Professional Liability Insured

Available for:

  • Private / Family parties
  • Community / HOA neighborhood events
  • Photo shoots for Christmas cards
  • Breakfast with Santa
  • School / Pre-school / Church events
  • Home Visits
  • Corporate Events
  • and more!

Available Locale(s):
Austin Kyle and Buda Area
Other locations negotiable

Contact:
Sleigh: 512-988-4763

Email: dstarlin@austin.rr.com

Santa Emmett Thomason

Bio / Background Info:

  • Classic Santa with custom designed suit, also available: Cowboy Claus, Casual Santa, and Beach Santa
  • Real Bearded Santa since Christmas 1992
  • Background Checked and Insured
  • Professionally Trained: International University of Santa Claus, Masters Degree in Santa Clausology
  • Attended Santa and the Business of Being Santa (SATBOBS)  2020
  • Graduated from Charles W Howard Santa School (CWH) 2022
  • Completed Inclusion Training Initiative 2022
  • Adhere to The Santa Claus Oath and committed to its precepts
  • Member of the Red Suit Society
  • Former Member of Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas- AORBS
  • Former Member of Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas- FORBS
  • Former member of International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS)
  • Available for:
    • Print/video advertisements, home visits, special deliveries, corporate and company parties and events, community gathering and events (parades, tree lightings, festivals), hospital and nursing home visits, day care and child care visits, grand openings, charity and not for profit benefits and events, private parties, Christmas Eve Parties, Santa Peek Visits-(Parents and children hide to peek at Santa placing gifts under the tree), neighborhood and apartment complex parties and events, breakfast with Santa, Cookies and milk with Santa, photography studios, and any event where you need a Santa

Available Locale(s):

  • Austin and surrounding areas

Contact:

Santa Bartholomew Wilson & Mrs. Pam Clauswilsons

Bio / Background Info:

  • Santa Bartholomew is the perfect Real Bearded Professional Santa Claus serving the Greater Austin and surrounding areas. He has limited availability for home visits, office parties and other events this holiday season.
  • Santa Bartholomew has rosy round cheeks, a caring and loving personality that will give you and your children an event that they will never forget.
  • Santa is background checked every year and insured to assure your child’s safety.
  • Santa Claus is the “Big Guy” at Christmas, but did you know that Mrs. Claus knows all the secrets behind the scenes of the North Pole? Mrs. Claus is also available with or without Santa.

Available Locale(s):

  • Austin and surrounding areas

Contact:

  • Sleigh: 512-698-6355
  • Email: santabartholomew@yahoo.com