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North Pole Cornerstones 2026

FEBRUARY 12-15, 2026

Oklahoma City Area

A collaboration between Santa Nana’s Holiday University (SNHU), the vision of Lucky Royse, and Santa and the Business of being Santa (SatBobS), the vision of Gordon Bailey ( Both are The International Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductees)

Wondrous Women of Christmas Society

Elevating Elegance Through Education at Two Conferences in 2026 open to women and men.

 Greater Cincinnati - June 25-28, 2026  

 St. Charles, MO - Sept 10-13, 2026 

 A yearly gathering in Branson, Missouri dedicated to the Christmas performing community. 

July 16th-19th, 2026

hosted by Spangle The Clown (The International Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductee)

CPW by  Santa True ( The International Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductee), aka Robert Seutter, has over 30 years of performing experience. CPW is hosted in several locations and dates. See website for hosting opportunities or to attend a workshop.

Charles W Howard Santa Claus School

Established 1937
World's Oldest Santa School

non-profit organization

CELEBRATING THE 89th YEAR! 1937-2026

October 1-3, 2026

Midland, Michigan

Join the finest Santa performers and Mrs. Claus professionals for an unparalleled conference experience.  April 22nd - 25th, 2026 in  Nashville, TN

Hosted in several locations and dates. See website for hosting opportunities or to attend a workshop. This curriculum was created by Lucky Royse known as Santa Nana  (The International Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductee)

School 4 Santas is hosted in several locations and dates including CRUISES. See website for hosting opportunities or to attend a workshop. Hosted by  Tim Connaghan  known as National Santa  (The International Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductee)

Santa Camp has education as the main focus, but additional group and individual activities contribute to a unique, memorable weekend of learning, camaraderie and fun. Located in Greenfield, NH  - 2026 TBD

Join us March 13th-15th in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, for an extraordinary experience led by two absolute legends in the Christmas performance world: Steve Gillham and Lee Andrews. 

 Get Santatized™ at the Northern Lights Santa Academy 

Spring: March 6-8, 2026
Sonesta Gwinnett Place -  Based out of the metro-Atlanta, Georgia area. Hosted by Santa Rick Rosenthal (The International Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductee)

Get ready to be inspired by the Kringle Brothers’ enchanting Christmas teaching series, “We’re Better Together”!   Super Santa Weekend  is a two day instructor led training session
for the benefit of all Santa and Mrs Clauses. 

February 28 & March 1, 2026 at Virginia Beach, VA

IN-PERSON & ONLINE

Trainings from Jeff  McMullen (The International Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductee) include: Live Virtual Training, In Person Conventions, Private Coaching, Traveling Instructor. Go to website to find out how to get training booked.

2026 ACA at Camp Timberlake Retreat Center in Forsyth, GA!  

 The Academy of Christmas Artists was founded with the goal of raising the bar of performance artists in the Christmas market. We found that by using teaching techniques from clowning, magic, movement, mime, business, theatre, and dance we could help Christmas Performing Artists become the ultimate holiday entertainer. 

Camp Director: Lee Andrews

The Santa Legacy Workshop isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about having language, support, and community as you grow into a role you may already be living. 

January 21 – March 11, 2026, Wednesdays at 7:00 PM ET (90 minutes + optional Q&A), Live on Zoom. All sessions are recorded and available in the student portal for replay.

TNL NETWORK Productions is the home for 'The Tuesday Night LIVE Show' and one of two places our LIVE & FREE Broadcast can be watched or rewatched via a recording.  Bob and Phineus LIVE,   Kringle Brothers, Shawn White,  Santa's Magical Fellowship Group, Couples Claus  Find us on FACEBOOK

 Hollywood’s “go-to” Santa Claus is Santa Ed Taylor, also known as That Santa Guy is the leader of WSCN which is more than a typical Santa Claus school, which typically meets for a weekend in a hotel, the Worldwide Santa Claus Network provides a year-round “Santa Claus Portrayal & Business Mastery” program which includes weekly Zoom meetings and more than 200 hours of educational content INSTANTLY available on demand from the website. 

Santa Titus here. These specifically designed webinars have been prepared for all Claus performers who are serious about their craft. Whether you're a first-year Santa or a seasoned veteran, these sessions will help you

Virtual format for nationwide access

During these virtual sessions you’ll spend quality time with Santa Titus and soak up knowledge he’s gained on his journey from novice to international, celebrity Santa

The Santa Claus Workshop

by Stuart Deacon Jr., aka Santa Stuart.

 To provide accessible resources and instruction to all those who desire to represent Santa Claus and preserve his legacy during the Christmas Season

 Christmas performers, MAPS members, and holiday magic-makers… this weekend is for YOU!  Join us for an amazing mix of professional training + connection + family fun at the beautiful Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm in Clare, Michigan! 

Jingle Joy Training w/ Santa Bob McMasters (TNL Network)

Thursday May 28 & Friday May 29

Jingle Joy Retreat / Family Fun Time (FREE EVENT!) Saturday May 30

Jolly in Jacksonville!

April 16-19, 2026

Jacksonville, Florida

We’ve partnered with Christmas Performers Workshops to bring you Jolly in Jacksonville, an immersive training experience designed for aspiring and seasoned Christmas performers. This workshop blends professional expertise with festive cheer, ensuring participants leave with the skills and confidence to shine during the holiday season. 

 Atlanta, Georgia 

May 16-17, 2026: Christmas Performer Workshop  : CPW #1: Performing Fundamentals

Bring your character to life by developing essential performance tools. Build your confidence and stage presence that set Christmas professionals apart.

 October 3-4, 2026: CPW #2: Advanced Performance (Storytelling)

Christmas is all about storytelling! Build on the fundamentals from workshop #1 to craft memorable tales and bring your character to life.

 SATBOBS, or Santa and the Business of Being Santa, is a professional training school for individuals aspiring to be Santa Claus or improve their Santa skills, founded by Santa Gordon Bailey (The International Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductee), offering courses on embodying Santa's spirit and managing the business side of being a professional Santa. Host the Current Headmaster, Bob McMasters (The International Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductee) to your upcoming training event.

 Based in Calgary, Alberta, Santa School provides professional training for beginning and experienced Santas, the best Santa Claus instruction manual available, agent services, and custom made Santa suits.  

2026 dates TBD

Santa Doug Eberhart has been portraying Santa Claus for 47 years. His School Program is hosted in several locations and dates. See website for hosting opportunities or to attend a workshop.

 Tri-State Santa Consortium’s
Premiere Kringle Kollege


Santa True returns to lead his Advanced II Workshop, taking place April 24–26, 2026, in historic Westville, NJ, conveniently located just across the bridge from Philadelphia.

Even better, Fundamentals I is not required to attend Advanced II—so don’t let that stop you. Seating is limited and filling quickly.
Secure your place today and reserve your seat before they’re gone.

 Save the July 10th weekend on your calendar! Nashville / Middle Tennessee Santa Group is hosting its 4th Professional Development Workshop!

Registration opens at the end of the month. We will provide a link at that time. Hotel link will be separate.

We are the ONLY Santa and Mrs. Claus Group WorldWide that is recognized by International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) as an awarding group.

Vancouver, BC

Attend In Person or online!

Join us September 5, 2026 in Vancouver or from home through the magic of Zoom. Your tuition includes the full day of training (and lunch if joining us in Vancouver). 

Susen Mesco with 

Professional Santa Claus School

Denver, CO

Susen (The International Santa Claus Hall of Fame inductee) will be teaching ONLINE and ON TOUR. See website for upcoming Tour Dates and Locations

Santas Academy & Agency is always looking to add great Santa Clauses and

Christmas Talent to our database.  

World leading educator for Santa Claus Portrayal/Business Mastery. We craft the best performers and career leaders in seasonal events and interactive entertainment.  Locations Across the Globe, Australia, London & UK, New York & USA, Asia. This is a hiring agency school.

 We carefully built the curriculum for the Best Santas Santa School. We teach our Santas that being Santa is so much more than putting on a red suit and making sure your beard is white. It’s about bringing a truly magical experience to children and adults alike!  This is a Hiring Agency School

Lone Star Santas® Roundup 2026

Christmas Around the World: Bringing the Claus Community Together

Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15, 2026

Grapevine, Texas

September 2026

Santa Gathering, Lancaster PA

Many years ago while sitting around having lunch, we decided to have a get together with our Brothers and Sisters. We wanted to take a few days to LEARN, TEACH, RELAX, CONVERSE and NETWORK. It is just a fun time for everyone to come together year after year. We hope you will join us! 

Santa Family Reunion is the largest USA Santa Gathering in the Nation. It is hosted in Gatlinburg,  Tennessee every odd year. The next gathering is May 2027. Hosted by Liz Ruch and Trish Parris.

The Fraternal Order of
Real Bearded Santas

A 501(c)7 Devoted To The Professional Claus

Leading The Santa World For 30 Years:
The Orange County Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas is proud to announce the 32nd Annual reunion will be held in Orange, California February 6-8, 2026

22nd Annual North East Santas Gathering on Cape Cod
 May 1 - 3, 2026, The Emerald Resort, Hyannis To anyone who loves Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, Helpers or are Lovers of Christmas you don’t want to miss this event! 

Founded in 2012, IBRBS is the world’s largest organization of professional Santas and Mrs. Clauses. This event is hosted every 2-years (even years). There is no event scheduled for 2026. The 2028 event is TBD