December 4th–6th, 11th–13th
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About Us

About the Festival

The Sights & Sounds of Christmas Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in San Marcos, Texas, is proud to bring you the Sights & Sounds of Christmas Festival! Founded in 1987, the Sights & Sounds of Christmas strives to provide the San Marcos community and surrounding areas with an exciting holiday celebration for all.

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    We Make Sights & Sounds Possible

    A man with a full beard and mustache smiles warmly, wearing a light gray suit over a white shirt. The background features a soft gradient with muted tones.

    Rick Doria

    President
    A woman with long, curly black hair is smiling while wearing a black blazer over a white shirt with a decorative neckline. She stands outdoors in front of green foliage.

    Maraya Dunn

    Vice President
    A woman with wavy brown hair and a friendly smile poses in a light patterned top against a gray background. She is wearing earrings and appears confident.

    Teresa Laurderdale

    Secretary
    A smiling man with short dark hair and a trimmed beard, wearing a black suit jacket over a white shirt, against a textured gray background.

    Tommy Curtis

    Treasurer
    Elva Zdeb

    Elva Zdeb

    Past President
    A smiling woman with long, dark hair and bold red lipstick poses against a gray background, wearing a black blazer over a white top.

    Raquel Doria

    Director
    A smiling young man with short dark hair and glasses is seated against a blue background. He is wearing a light blue striped shirt.

    Eric Casillas

    Director
    A man with a beard and dark hair smiles warmly at the camera, wearing a light-colored button-up shirt against a muted background.

    Matthew Worthington

    Director
    A smiling man with short, light-colored hair wearing a light blue button-up shirt sits outdoors against a backdrop of greenery and fallen logs.

    Mike Jones

    Director
    A smiling man in a blue blazer over a maroon shirt stands against a light gray background.

    Michael Rangel

    Director
    A woman with long, wavy hair dyed purple smiles warmly at the camera, wearing a black jersey with a star design. A blurred indoor background is visible.

    Ashley Rose

    Director
    A man with glasses and short hair smiles confidently, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and a red tie, against a plain light background.

    Ben Kvanli

    Director
    Brian Olson

    Brian Olson

    Ex-Officio
    David Case head shot

    David Case

    Ex-Officio
    Jason Dixon

    Jason Dixon

    Ex-Officio
    A smiling man with a long white beard and glasses, wearing a traditional red Santa Claus outfit and fur-trimmed hat, stands in a festive, brightly lit environment.

    Kris Kringle

    Santa Claus
    Illustration of an elf boy

    David Underwood

    Illustration of an elf girl

    Susanne Ritter

    Illustration of an elf girl

    Katie Contreras

    Illustration of an elf boy

    Alfonso Sifuentes