- Woodward, IA
- Santa Claus
- 19 miles from Ames
- Contact for rates
Margie H. said
“This Santa did such a great job with the kids. Will hire him again! ”
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27 Santa Clauses serving Ames, IA
- Ankeny, IA
- Santa Claus
- 21 miles from Ames
- $0 -500
Gigi B. said
“We had children of all ages in attendance and a lot of adrenaline and excitement and Santa and Mrs Claus entered the room and the excitement was contagious. Professionals, kind, great listeners and... ”
- Grimes, IA
- Santa Claus
- 25 miles from Ames
- $125 and up
Logan W. said
“Hired Santa Dan due to our other Santa cancelling last second. All I can say is I wish Santa Dan would’ve been who we originally hired. He brought a book and read it to the children while singing... ”
- Johnston, IA
- Santa Claus
- 25 miles from Ames
- $125 and up
Kaley C. said
“Imagination Street, an indoor children’s play space, hosted a holiday event for families and Santa Duff was the guest of honor. He was fantastic from start to finish. He interacted with children in... ”
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Quick facts for Santa Clauses in Ames, IA
83,093 quotes sent
In the past year, Santa Clauses have sent 83,093 quotes to event planners.
1st most popular
Santa Clauses rank #1 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 36,416 Santa Claus reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
1 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1 days (on average) to hire a Santa Claus.
Ames ranks #12
Ames is the 12th most popular city for Santa Clauses requests in Iowa.
Popular events
Santa Clauses are typically hired for Nonprofit Events and Christmas Parties in Ames, IA.
Iowa ranks #37
Iowa is the 37th most popular state for Santa Clauses requests in the United States.
Past events for Santa Clauses in Ames, IA
Exceptional Service
Santa Claus
5.0
December 12, 2025
2 hours
Santa Duff did a great job at our event! When there weren't children lined up for pictures he mingled around the event. He did an excellent job.
Event total
$300
About booking Santa Clauses in Ames, IA
Ensure your Christmas festivities are a success with a visit from Saint Nicholas himself. Skip the shopping mall this holiday season and let Santa travel straight from the North Pole to Ames, IA for your holiday event. With their authentic red suits and fluffy white beards, our professional Santa Claus performers are ready to make your Christmas celebration unforgettable!
Santa Claus is a must-have for any holiday party, corporate event, or community gathering. Hire Santa to deliver presents, read stories, and pose for photo ops in front of the Christmas tree. The cost of booking Santa in Ames, Iowa will vary depending on how long you need him, the activities that are included, and the Santa’s likeness — real-bearded Santas typically have higher rates.
Begin your search by browsing Ames Santa profiles on GigSalad to request free quotes. Santas book up quickly around Christmas, so start planning as early as possible. Look at photos, videos, and reviews from past clients to choose the perfect Santa for your event. When talking about renting Santa services, discuss important details like arrival times, setup requirements, preferred activities, and any special requests you might have.
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Santa Clauses serving the Ames, IA area
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