Logo for Santacon Winter Haven featuring a Santa hat and beard with the year 2025.

Festive. Chaotic. Mildly Unhinged.

Join hundreds of Santas spreading holiday cheer and questionable decisions across Winter Haven this December 20th, 2025!

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Group of people celebrating Christmas at night, some wearing Santa hats, with smiling faces and festive attire.

So…What’s SantaCon?

SantaCon started in 1994 in San Francisco when a group of people decided it would be fun to dress up as Santa and wander around town spreading chaos and cheer. It caught on fast and now cities all over the country host their own versions. It is part holiday party, part pub crawl, part “why not, it’s December.”

Three people dressed in Christmas attire, smiling at a nighttime holiday event. They are wearing Santa hats and holiday-themed clothing, standing outdoors with a festive atmosphere.

How it landed in Winter Haven:

Jon and Austin, both local Winter Havians, saw the idea and said, “We can totally do this, but make it Polk County!”

A few years later, Austin’s fiancée Angela joined the mix and brought in her team at Freshwater Social Club. Together they took a fun idea and turned it into an elevated experience with festive drinks, mapped out stops, and that perfect blend of small town charm with big city energy.

What started as a simple concept has now grown into a true downtown tradition. In 2024, SantaCon Winter Haven brought more than 9,000 guests into the heart of the city for one unforgettable night. It is fun, a little chaotic, very merry, and created to support the businesses that make downtown special.

Participating Locations

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  • Holiday drink specials displayed in green circles with Santa hat decorations. The offers include a Polar Bear Shot for $5, Key Lime Pie Martini for $10, and all domestic beers for $1 off.

    Sage Cocktail Lounge

  • A holiday-themed flyer advertising a local event featuring a $5 mini beer, with decorative pine branches, holly, and red berries surrounding the text and logos.

    Central Tavern

  • Holiday-themed promotional poster for The Social Lounge featuring special offers: $3 for pizza slices, $5 for black and yellow shots, and $10 for espresso tonics, surrounded by holly leaves and berries.

    The Social Lounge

  • Holiday promotional poster from Lucille's American Cafe with SantaCon Winter Haven 2023 logo. The poster features special offers: Grinch T-shirts at $19.99, 25% off with a Santacon button (costing $15), wine selections at $6.00, Grove Roots draft beer at $5.50, and Christmas cocktails with $3.00 off. The background has festive pine branches and ornaments.

    Lucille's American Cafe

  • The word 'Arabellas' written in white cursive font on a black background.

    Ave Bar by Arabellas

  • A festive holiday menu featuring two drinks: an $8 Yule Mule made with vodka, mulled apple cider, pineapple liqueur, black walnut bitters, and ginger beer; and a $6 Hot Chocolate with an option to add a spike for an additional $4. The background has a green diamond pattern with red and green floral designs and a string of colorful Christmas lights. The restaurant name is 'Maritime,' a coastal cuisine and oyster bar, with a Santa hat logo at the bottom that says '2023 Santacon Winter Haven.'

    Maritime Costal Cuisine & Oyster Bar

  • Logo featuring a vintage microphone, stylized script reading "Jessid" in blue with black and orange outlines, and the text "EST 2002" below.

    Jessie's Lounge

  • Logo for Jensen's Corner Bar, with the word 'BAR' vertically displayed in red and black letters, and the name 'Jensen's Corner' above in white script on a black oval background.

    Jensen's Corner Bar

  • Stylized logo featuring a geometric pineapple with a lotus flower on top, and the phrase "Sauvage" above and "Eat, Drink, Be Wild" below in a circular design.

    Sauvage

  • Obscure Wine Company logo with a wine stain circle and bold black text

    Obscure Wine Company

  • Holiday-themed menu sign with green leafy border, featuring ice cream cone logo with pink scoop and decorative elements. Offers candy cane lane crunch cones, free reindeer food topping, and Mrs. Claus's hot cocoa for sale.

    Delectable Delights

  • Holiday-themed advertisement featuring Taco prices at The Lake House Kitchen. Offers include tacos for $1.00 each, birria tacos 3 for $10, and birria ramen for $10, with decorative festive elements like snowflakes, stars, and pine branches.

    The Lake House Kitchen

  • A promotional flyer for Bella Skin by Hailey offering $50 flash book tattoos with a BOGO deal, featuring a logo with a woman's face and bun hairstyle, and a SantaCon logo at the bottom.

    Bella Skin by Hailey

  • A promotional sign from Grove Roots Brewing Co. advertising beers and ciders for five dollars, with a SantaCon 2023 logo at the bottom, set against a background of snow and pine branches.

    Grove Roots Brewing Company

  • Vitrum Lounge

You Better Watch Out..

  • Group of people dressed in Christmas costumes enjoying a festive party at night

    What to Wear?

    Wear something merry and comfortable. You can go all out with a costume or keep it simple with a sweater and accessories. It is all about the vibessss.

  • Group of nine people celebrating with Christmas themed and festive attire, some wearing holiday sweaters and accessories, indoors with warm lighting.

    Group Photo @ 8pm!

    Join us for our official SantaCon group photo at 8:00 p.m. on the Jensen’s patio. Grab your crew, show off your festive fit, and help us capture the magic of the night!

  • Table filled with children's toys including Star Wars action figures, vehicle playsets, Disney Frozen II toy, board games like Trouble, remote control trucks, dolls, and a fairy pony play set, illuminated by colorful lights.

    We Give Back!

    For every ticket purchased, $2 will be donated to Operation Outreach with the Winter Haven Public Safety Department to help buy bikes and skateboards for kids this holiday season.

We’re coming to town!

SantaCon wristbands and buttons can be picked up at Grove Roots between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Please note that wristbands are required to redeem all SantaCon specials and promotions.
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NEW MERCH!

Available for sale at Grove Roots from

6pm-7:30pm

Red baseball cap with white embroidered text saying 'Make Christmas Great Again'.
Red T-shirt with white text reading 'MAKE CHRISTMAS GREAT AGAIN' and '@WINTERHAVENSANTACON' underneath.
Black T-shirt featuring a graphic of five Santa Claus figures wearing red suits and hats, with the word 'SHANTA' in large metallic letters at the top and the phrase 'Winter Haven Santa Co.' in green cursive at the bottom.
Text in purple that says 'THAT'S WEIRD CO.' on a black background.

Big love to our print partner

Limited Stock. When they're gone they're gone!

Naughty or Nice?

Land yourself on the nice list and get your tickets in advance. SantaCon offers three ticket tiers so you can celebrate solo or bring your whole crew.

Icon of a Christmas bell with a red bow in front of a scroll or parchment.

$10

Perfect for individual guests who want full access to the event.

Nice List Ticket

A stylized illustration of a dove with angel wings.
A stylized black and white illustration of a bird with a human face profile.

$15

Two Turtle Doves

Admission for two at a discounted rate. Bring your favorite person and enjoy the night together.

Cartoon reindeer with antlers, a red collar with a green tag, and a cheerful expression.

$42

A group package for six guests. This tier breaks down to just $7 per person and is the best value for friend groups.

Reindeer Gang

Each ticket includes a $2 donation to Operation Outreach with the Winter Haven Public Safety Department. Your participation helps purchase skateboards for local kids this holiday season and supports a meaningful community initiative.

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Sponsors & Partners

Whether you are a bar, restaurant, or retailer looking to elevate your SantaCon stop, or a business that wants to show support for the event, we have partnership opportunities available.

In 2024, SantaCon Winter Haven brought more than 9,000 visitors downtown in a single night!

This turnout reflects the growing reach of the event and the strong community interest surrounding it. Sponsorship helps enhance the experience for attendees while also giving your business visibility in front of thousands of engaged participants who are already exploring and supporting local.

Our partnership options are designed to spotlight the incredible businesses that shape downtown Winter Haven and connect you with a large and enthusiastic audience.

Logo for the So. i Freshwater Club with black text on a white background, arranged vertically and horizontally.
Illustration of a crescent moon and leafy plant with flowers, in a monochromatic style against a black background.
Logo of centralfloridatix.com in blue and black text.
Text in purple bubble letters that reads "THAT'S WEIRD CO." on a black background.
Black background with white text that reads 'You are enough'.
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