Christmas Ambassadors Symposium
St. Charles, MO - Sept. 10-13, 2026: Professional Development for Advancing Christmas Performers
Preferred Prerequisite Qualifications:
- ✅ Must attend all 4-days of event. Thursday-Sunday.
- ✅ Minimum of One Full Season as a working professional Christmas performer (e.g., Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elf, or other holiday character).
- ✅ Active Engagement in the Christmas entertainment industry, including performances at events, private bookings, or public appearances.
- ✅ Foundational Training or Experience has some foundational training or experience in character development, costuming, and basic performance skills.
- ✅ Has a Need for Portfolio or Resume showcasing performance experience (professional photos, branding, or booking history).
- ✅ Working Knowledge of character branding, audience interaction, and performance professionalism.
- ✅ Desire to Elevate and expand current career through enhanced training in:
- Advanced performance techniques
- Marketing and personal branding
- Business development and pricing strategy
- Establishing The Christmas Performance Experience for clients
- ✅ Commitment to Professionalism, growth, and excellence in the Christmas entertainment field to Elevate Elegance of performers in our art form.
- ✅ Leadership, Mentorship and Networking to elevate others in the Christmas Community.
- ✅ Advancing your Current Performance – this program is designed to refine and enhance the skills of somewhat experienced performers. Having knowledge of the basics will be beneficial for these advanced workshops.
What You Need to Know Before You Register
Registration Information:
- Registration is $495 per person - with a $150 Non-Refundable Deposit (AKA Retainer) that is paid at the time of registration. The credit card you register with will AUTOMATICALLY BE CHARGED the remaining balance on February 1, 2026 for Greater Cincinnati event and May 1, 2026 for St. Charles event. You can change that card anytime by logging into your registration account. You can also make manual payments anytime to your registration by logging into your registration account. There will be information on how to create a registration account emailed to you after you register.
- There is an option to buy Purchase Protection Coverage policy from a 3rd party company that covers your registration fee only if you should need to cancel based on the policy criteria. SEE THE POLICY INFORMATION ON THE REGISTRATION FORM. You must purchase it during registration, it cannot be added later. Wondrous Women of Christmas LLC is not responsible for this coverage. There is also an option for you to TRANSFER your registration to another person. You would log in to your registration account to do this YOURSELF.
- This website will have hotel booking information. See Hotel Page on this website.
- Registration will be open as long as there are spots available. There is a waitlist available to continue registering attendees once the event is full.
Christmas Ambassadors Symposium in St. Charles, MO
Wednesday - September 9, 2026
4:00 pm Add-On - Master the Art of Event Registration, Marketing & Communication Workshop with Liz Ruch (Additional cost to attend this workshop - See info)
Thursday - September 10, 2026
8:00 am Registration & Vendor Showcase Opens at Memorial Hall
- Mrs. Claus’ Tea Party Spectacular!
- Professional Portrait Sessions 3-4 poses (All attendees will need to be wearing Fully Suited Formal Attire for Portrait session, changing rooms will be available.)
- Welcome and Lunch Provided at Memorial Hall
- Media Training
- Group Photo
- 4:00 pm Christmas Ambassador’s Parade Spectacular in Downtown
- Town Meet and Greet
- 6:00 pm Dinner on your own
Friday - September 11, 2026
8:30 am Classes Begin at Opera House
- Marketing Classes
- Professional Program Management & Development
- WWOC Society & Ambassador Induction Ceremony
- Lunch on your own in Downtown
- Live Immersive Training Downtown
- 5:00 pm Mistletoe Gala: Under the Veil Formal Dinner (Formal Wear Event - Christmas Inspired Attire, but no character suits/gowns) *Dinner is Included
Saturday - September 12, 2026
8:30 am Classes Start at Memorial Hall
- Performance & Skills Workshops
- Lunch Provided at Memorial Hall
- Breakout Session Workshops
- Working with Other Christmas Performers
- Event Spectacular - St. Charles Guest Performance
- 6:00 pm Dinner on your own in Downtown
Sunday - September 13, 2026
8:30 am Classes Start at Memorial Hall
- Business Management
- Lunch Provided at Memorial Hall
- Program Development For Your Future
- Open Forum - Hearing from You, Answers for You
- 5:00 pm Group After Action Review
*Breakfast is on your own each day - snacks and beverages will be provided daily.
*General schedule. Subject to change
September 10-13, 2026
Grand Opera House Banquet Center
(Parade & Media Location in historic downtown)
311 N Main St, St Charles, MO 63301
Memorial Hall – Blanchette Park
(Main Classroom, dinner, tea party)
1900 Randolph, St. Charles, MO 63301
Registration includes:
- Professional Photo Session: take home 3-4 posed photos for your marketing use ($250 value)
- 3 Lunches provided ($100 value)
- 1 Elegant Dinner provided ($80 value)
- Tote bag with souvenirs, and take home tools & props ($50 value)
- Tea Party & Christmas Tree Event
- 4-days of Advanced Education from high-level professionals
- Take home workbook and resume
- Parade and Media Experience
- In-person performance demonstrations
- Advanced costuming review with cut and style personalization
- Certificate for 'Mrs. Claus Commission' Oath and Scroll Signing
- Christmas Ambassadors Legacy of Love Award Ceremony
- Vendor Shopping with focused businesses
Event Registration, Marketing & Communication Workshop
Add-On Workshop for Event or Workshop Organizer - Wednesday at 4:00 pm
Are you looking to streamline event registration and improve your communication and marketing for your educational school, workshops or conference?
Do you want to elevate your event’s online presence and simplify registration for your attendees for both virtual and in-person events?
Join us for an exclusive hands-on Workshop with Elizabeth Ruch, the Director and Owner of Santa Family Reunion LLC, and learn how to set up and manage online event registration, marketing and communication that deliver results!
Elizabeth Ruch brings 30 years of expertise in event coordination, sales, and marketing. Her extensive background in organizing and promoting events, especially through Santa Family Reunion LLC, has helped numerous organizations in the Christmas Performers Community achieve smooth, successful events.
This workshop is your opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry!
Limited Space Available. This workshop is open to approved applicants only. Attendees for this workshop should be event or group leaders/organizers that need registration software and implementation help. The cost is an additional $100 per person and is not included in the standard conference tuition. *See Registration form to add this workshop.
