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Currently we do not have a cutoff date for registration. If we see that we are getting close to reaching our maximum number of attendees we will post that information on the web site, Facebook page and in our newsletters. .If possible…Do not wait until the last minute to register.
We have a tab on the website with specific instructions for you to submit your photo for your official Souvenir ID badge. Please follow these instructions as this Photo ID badge is used for security purposes as well. Your photo must match what you look like on a daily basis (especially while you are attending the convention.) Please submit this photo for each person that has paid their registration. You will pick it up at registration at the Convention Center.
We will not have a professional photographer this year. We will have several “Photo Ops” throughout the convention center that you may take advantage of anytime during the convention. These photo opportunities are provided at no cost to you by non-profit groups as a way to highlight their organization. Many thanks to those who provided the “Photo Ops’”.
No……due to the nature of the convention classes, we feel it is inappropriate for children to participate.
You will have a small notepad in your tote bag you receive at registration. Some instructors may also give out handouts during their class, so you do not need a notepad unless you take a LOT of notes!
“Banquet only” tickets for a non-registered guest will not be available until VERY close to the event date. IF these tickets become available, they will be a very limited number and sold on a first come basis. You can check the website where it will be posted closer to event time.
Any legal ID (Driver’s Lic.) is sufficient.
All registered attendees and vendors will check in at the Registration booth inside the front entrance of the Convention Center. We anticipate that we will have an early check-in at the Holiday Inn Express on Friday evening from 4pm - 8 pm on the lower level where breakfast is usually served.. Exact place and time will be posted on the website and announced through our newsletters and Facebook page.
There is no set charge for non-registered guests to visit the vendor area during the convention. We ask that you make a donation, of any amount you choose, to our chosen charity to receive a one-day vendor pass.
NO. At this time we do not anticipate bringing back the parade. In the past we have had a wonderful parade and our chairpersons, John & Joan Wilder have done an amazing job. However, we have continued issues that can’t be fixed. Our attendees are predominantly “seniors” and in the past it's been very difficult for a lot of our attendees to physically handle the parade. Ongoing health issues from COVID related illness have also been taken into consideration. We have had several major safety issues with vehicles pulling into the parade route from side streets after the parade started. The city of Gatlinburg does not have the staff to block off every side street and it has become a critical safety issue. The cost of insurance just for the parade has greatly increased and it's no longer fiscally responsible for us to continue the parade. This was not a decision made lightly, but we feel it is the right decision at the right time.
Appropriate attire for the workshops and daily events is “Casual” or “Christmas Casual”. Please be comfortable….please no Santa Suits or formal Christmas seasonal attire. We do recommend and encourage dressy attire for the Banquet, but again….please no Santa suits. We would hate for someone to accidentally spill anything on anyone, but especially on Santa/Mrs. Claus seasonal attire.
Yes, we will have a wait list
Please do not video or record the classes or events unless you specifically ask the instructor. Most prefer that you do not video. Please respect our instructors.
Of course these means of transportation are available at the airports, however due to the distance, it would most likely be cost prohibitive. You are better off having someone pick you up.
There are several campgrounds in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area. Pigeon Forge is only 8 miles from Gatlinburg, but because of traffic on the parkway it could be an hour drive. We recommend you link up with other campers on the SFR Facebook page to make arrangements.
We use PayPal to process your payments. You do not have to have a PayPal account to Pay. You will need to provide an email if you do not have a PayPal account. Please make sure this email is spelled correctly. Your receipt will come in the form of an email from PayPal.
THE EMAIL ATTACHED TO YOUR PAYPAL ACCOUNT IS THE EMAIL WE USE TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOU. VERY IMPORTANT - IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A RECEIPT PLEASE EMAIL US AT SantaFamilyReunion.info@gmail.com. We will forward you a copy of your receipt.
Family Fun Day is just that……a day for you to go out in town and enjoy everything Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge has to offer. You will receive a Coupon Book in your tote bag with many discounts for business in the area.. Please relax and enjoy the day! Family Fun Day is the day after the convention closes and any expenses related to Family Fun Day are not part of your convention registration.
Swap & Shop is an area set aside at the convention where any registered attendee can bring GENTLY USED wardrobe items they no longer use and sell them. New items cannot be sold in this area. Individuals are responsible for manning their own table for the two hours that Swap & Shop is open. Swap & Shop will not be open during vendor hours and will only be held on the first day of the convention. A sign up email will be sent out to registered attendees prior to the convention dates.
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