Bringing Happiness And Smiles To All

EVENTS

To register for Santa Gathering 2026, September 9-13, click here.

Santa Gathering is celebrating 15 wonderful years! For over a decade, we’ve supported one another, made lasting friendships, grown in our craft, and shared our gifts and talents. Come celebrate with us!

Agenda

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
9:00 AMVENDOR ROOM SET-UP (CLOSED TO ATTENDEES)
10:00 AMREGISTRATION OPENS – EVENT RECEPTION AREA
1:00 – 3:00 PMJINGLE BELL SALE (discover secondhand treasures!) – PALM COURT
3:00 PMVENDOR ROOM OPENS 
4:00 PMHOTEL CHECK-IN
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM  MILK & COOKIES – HOTEL LOBBY
5:00 PMDEPARTURE TO DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATER (with pre-paid ticket)
6:00 PMDUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATER “PRETTY WOMAN”
5:00 PM – 6:30 PMDINNER ON YOUR OWN (for everyone not dining at Dutch Apple)
6:30 PMICE CREAM SOCIAL – PALM COURT
7:00 PMCHRISTMAS TRIVIA GAME with DEB PUSKAR – PALM COURT
10:00 PMVENDOR ROOM CLOSES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH
6:00 AMHOTEL BREAKFAST (FREE with HOTEL STAY – NON-GUESTS PAY)
8:00 AMREGISTRATION OPENS – EVENT RECEPTION AREA
9:00 AMVENDOR ROOM OPENS
9:00 AM – 10:00 AMSESSION #1 TRAINING CLASSES
10:15 AM – 11:15 AMSESSION #2 TRAINING CLASSES
11:30 AM – 12:30 PMLUNCH ON YOUR OWN
12:30 PM – 2:30 PMPOOL MEET-UP – DOUBLETREE HOTEL POOLSIDE
3:30 PM – 4:30 PMDEB GEDNEY – NORTH POLE & ELVES TRIVIA – PALM COURT
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM  MILK & COOKIES – HOTEL LOBBY
5:30 PMLEAVE HOTEL FOR MANOR BUFFET, 2090 LINCOLN HWY E, LANCASTER, PA 
6:00 PMDINNER: MANOR BUFFET (ticket included with Event Pass)
8:00 PMOPENING REMARKS & INTRODUCTIONS (after dinner)
PUPPETEER – PALM COURT
10:00 PMVENDOR ROOM CLOSES
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH 
6:00 AMHOTEL BREAKFAST (FREE with HOTEL STAY – NON-GUESTS PAY)
8:00 AMREGISTRATION OPENS – EVENT RECEPTION
9:00 AMVENDOR ROOM OPENS
9:00 AM – 10:00 AMSESSION #3 TRAINING CLASSES
10:15 AM – 11:15 AMSESSION #4 TRAINING CLASSES
12:00 PM – 4:00 PMMILK & COOKIES – FRONT LOBBY
11:45 AM – 1:15 PMWOMEN’S LUNCHEON with prepaid ticket – TERRACE 
11:45 AM – 1:15 PMANNUAL PIZZA PARTY with prepaid ticket – PALM COURT
1:30 PM – 2:00 PMFASHION SHOW REHEARSAL – PALM COURT
2:00 PM – 3:30 PMDEB GEDNEY – ELVES PROGRAM
3:30 PM – 5:30 PMBASKET RAFFLE TICKET SALES – EVENT RECEPTION TABLE
3:30 PM – 5:30 PMCHAT & CHILL (connect, share, and learn from fellow attendees) – VENDOR ROOM
 BASKET RAFFLE DISPLAY IN VENDOR ROOM
6:00 PMDINNER: BUFFET – PALM COURT
 JOE BARNEY ENTERTAINMENT – PALM COURT (after dinner)
 BASKET RAFFLE DRAWING 
 GROUP PHOTO BY CHERRY HILL PROGRAMS – PALM COURT
10:00 PMVENDOR ROOM CLOSES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH 
7:00 AMHOTEL BREAKFAST (FREE with HOTEL STAY – NON-GUESTS PAY)
9:00 AMVENDOR ROOM OPENS (LAST DAY)
8:45 AMLEAVE FOR DUTCH WONDERLAND
9:15 AMDUTCH WONDERLAND – 2249 Lincoln Hwy, Lancaster, PA – MEET IN PREMIER PARKING LOT FOR OUR GROUP’S GRAND ENTRANCE AT 9:30 AM. 
12:00 PMLUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:00 PMREGISTRATION OPENS – EVENT RECEPTION
1:30 PM – 2:30 PMSESSION #5 TRAINING CLASSES
2:45 PM – 3:45 PMSESSION #6 TRAINING CLASSES
5:00 PM50/50 RAFFLE TICKET SALES – EVENT RECEPTION 
5:30 PMDINNER: BUFFET – PALM COURT
7:00 PMFASHION SHOW, 50-50 DRAWING, CLOSING REMARKS – PALM COURT
10:00 PMVENDOR ROOM CLOSES
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
7:00 AMHOTEL BREAKFAST (FREE with HOTEL STAY – NON-GUESTS PAY)
8:00 AMVENDOR ROOM BREAK DOWN (CLOSED TO ATTENDEES) 
11:00 AMHOTEL CHECK-OUT
SAVE THE DATE!SEPTEMBER 8-12, 2027 – SANTA GATHERING, LANCASTER, PA

New for Santa Gathering 2026 – Snowman Craft Class by Schrader Creations

Join us this year for a fun and festive workshop here you’ll hand-paint and build your very own Snowman Family. All materials are included and no experience is necessary! Only $25 per person.

Click here to register for this class with Schrader Creations.
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