Are you looking to bring the True Spirit of Christmas to your Holiday Gathering?
"He is The Real Santa!"
SantaDerek will be glad to make arrangements to ensure all your Christmas needs are met!
Santa Derek attended The Santa Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, is a member of The International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS), The Santa Claus Conservatory, Santa Claus Worldwide Network, and his beard is registered in The International Beard Registry.
Virtual Visits via ZOOM, Private Parties, Late night Christmas Eve visit, Voiceover, Commercial, Print, Radio, Video, TV, Storytelling.
I whole heartedly believe Derek is Santa!!!! His love for Christmas is unmatched, his charming demeanor is over the top. I have used him 2 years now, and will have him every year apart of our holidays.
Santa Derek was awesome with not only awesome with the kids, he really is the best looking Santa - such a lovely costume! Thank you, Santa!!
Santa Derek embodies the true magic and wonder of Christmas! I wish I could give him 10 stars. He was wonderful with the children and a month later they are all still talking about when Santa came to visit. I highly recommend Santa Derek and am looking forward to seeing him again next Christmas. Thank you Derek!
Response from Santa Derek of Buford Georgia:
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your Christmas Celebration! Looking forward to our next gathering! Happy New Year and Many Blessings Forward for All! SantaDerek
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This year life has been so busy full of ups and downs, and when I say that I mean remodeling a house, laying six people to rest, and everyday life. Santa Derek knew that I needed this for my children this year he was kind he went out of his way. He is the real deal he looks like Santa he sounds like Santa and most of all he has patient like Santa . It really brings the Christmas spirit into your home. I am forever grateful for Santa, Derek and will be booking him as many times as I can and if you were smart, you would too. Oh yea, my fur baby loved him too!
Response from Santa Derek of Buford Georgia:
Thank you for allowing me to be a small part in your Christmas Family Celebration. I look forward to being of service again in 2023. God Bless, and Happy New Year!
Be Merry My Friends!
SantaDerek
I can’t say enough amazing things about Santa Derek! First of all, he looks absolutely perfect. I’m convinced he’s the real Santa. Haha He never broke character (even when he was only around adults and the kids were off playing), he was on time, played with the kiddos, posed different ways in pictures. Before our event, he asked all about each child and was great about keeping in touch and asking all about details for the event. Book Santa Derek immediately!! You will be SO glad you did. I think all of the adults were as excited (if not more) than the kids were! He’s wonderful!!
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You will not encounter a more authentic Santa than Santa Derek. His jolly laugh and bright, merry eyes can't help but cause you to smile and laugh along with him. He is truly the embodiment of the spirit of Christmas.
Everytime I see Derek Dugan aka Santa Claus, he makes this 48 yr. old feelike a kid again
If you lost your hope in the Christmas Spirit hire this guy and he'll bring the Christmas Spirit right into your heart. Young and Old this is the most amazing, genuine and true Santa you can get. My child has the privilege to sit on his lap every Christmas season and he completes our Christmas. Not only does he look 100% as the real Santa, his warming charm will make you question..maybe Santa IS real afterall. No fake beards here. This is the real deal.
I have never met a Santa quite like Santa Derek. He is the Spirit of Christmas. A true twinkle in his eye as he looks at the children and shows them each the same attention of Listening to them. Spreading Joy and Love beyond the Season of giving he is unique in every way.
I cannot imagine a more jolly real Santa than Santa Derek. He embodies every quality I think of when I think of Santa and cannot imagine anyone more fully embracing the persona. The spirit of Christmas radiates from him. You will NOT be disappointed.
Price Range: $250-450 per hour. Free estimates.
Gig Length: 20 - 40 minutes
Languages: English
Professional service. Courteous exchange. Punctuality and performance in the form of Santa Claus himself. Jolliness, preparedness and overall Christmas Spirit!
About SantaDerek
Santa Derek began performing as Santa Claus over fifteen years ago as a working professional. First hired on with Noerr Programs and serving the needs of visitors in The Prince Orange Mall in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Since then, he has performed at The Outlet Malls in Dawsonville, Georgia, and has served in the great chair visiting with guests young and old at The Mall of Georgia, one of the southeast's largest malls.
For the past six years, he performed at Lake Lanier Islands during the winter season, meeting guests during Breakfast with Santa, and being the ambassador of The Spirit of Christmas as Santa Claus throughout the Christmas Season at Santa's Workshop.
Santa Derek also works with Southern Belle Photography, located in Brasselton, Georgia, in meeting the needs of private clients for early-season photo sessions.
Santa has attended The Santa Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, is a member of The International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS) and Santa Claus Worldwide Network. He also continues his education through various networks online and is a guest speaker at many organizational events. He was recently featured in a Bojangles Holiday Variety Feast Commercial, viewed over 48 million times.
Chosen to represent the image of Santa in the new book, "Santa and The Savior", he was chosen out of a selection of over 350 other Santas across the globe. The book was written and illustrated by Russell Ince. Santa Derek was also featured in Russell's latest book, "Santa's Village".
Santa Derek is available for private parties and gatherings before and during Christmas. Schedule and availability are in high demand beginning in October through December. To secure your event/appearance, contact us early to reserve your event time and date.
In addition to appearances, Santa Derek is also available for commercials, photo sessions, modeling, presentations, voiceovers, print and social media work.
No specific requirements noted. All responsibilities and requirements for each event booked will be assessed before time of booking and payment received.
| December 18, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 22, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 21, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Christmas Party |
| November 13, 2021 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Christmas Party |
| November 07, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| November 07, 2020 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Dana J Home visit 1-hr |
| December 18, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
| December 07, 2019 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| December 16, 2017–December 24, 2017 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Breakfast with Santa |
| December 09, 2017–December 10, 2017 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Breakfast with Santa |
| December 02, 2017–December 03, 2017 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Breakfast with Santa |
| November 25, 2017–November 26, 2017 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Breakfast with Santa |
| November 18, 2017–November 23, 2017 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Breakfast w/Santa at Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge |
| November 16, 2017–December 24, 2017 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | At Lanier Islands at Santa's Workshop |
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Joy to The World
T'was the Night Before Christmas
Christmas, Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, God.
Lights, camera, and sound if required based on need of event or situation.
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