Dec. 3th–5th, 10th–12th, 2026
5:30–11:00
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Chuck Nash
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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

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    Rick Doria

    President
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    Maraya Dunn

    Vice President
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    Teresa Laurderdale

    Secretary
    Elva Zdeb

    Elva Zdeb

    Immediate Past President
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    Orlando Sanchez

    Treasurer
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    Mike Jones

    Director
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    Raquel Doria

    Director
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    Matthew Worthington

    Director
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    Ben Kvanli

    Director
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    Michael Rangel

    Director
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    Susanne Ritter

    Director
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    Tommy Curtis

    Ex-Officio – Past President
    Brian Olson

    Brian Olson

    Ex-Officio – Past President
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    David Case

    Ex-Officio – Past President
    Jason Dixon

    Jason Dixon

    Ex-Officio – Past Treasurer
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    Kris Kringle

    Santa Claus
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    Ashley Rose

    Committee Chair
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    David Underwood

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    Katie Contreras

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    Alfonso Sifuentes