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

Elva Zdeb

President 2022-Current

Rick Doria

Vice President

Teresa Laurderdale

Officer, Secretary

Ben Kvanli

Officer, Treasurer

Shawn Dupont

Director, Logistics

Eric Casillas

Director, At-Large

Maraya Dunn

Director, Guest Experience

Raquel Doria

Director, At- Large

Matthew Worthington

Director, The Jingle Bell Run

Ashley Rose

Director, Drink Concessions

David Case

Ex-Officio / Past President 2020-2021

Tommy Curtis

Ex-Officio – Past President 2015-2019

Brian Olson

Ex-Officio – Past President 2011-2014

Jason Dixon

Ex-Officio – Past Treasurer

Mike Jones

Committee Chair – Cotton Candy

Kris Kringle

Santa Claus

Alfonso Sifuentes

Committee Chair – Campfire Biscuits

Bridgette Jones

Art Program Chair

Charlie A. Natal

Committee Chair, Chief Token

Juliette Calderon

Guest Experience Committee

Susanne Ritter

Entertainment Committee

Katie Contreras

Volunteer Committee

Matthew Mendoza