The Bucks M.C. established a tradition in 1973 by introducing Santa Saturday®. This year marked the 52nd Santa Saturday® celebration. As one of the largest leather events on the East Coast, Santa Saturday continues to uphold its reputation for excellence. Throughout its 52-year history, the venues have changed, and this year we returned to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with the theme “Tradition with Purpose – Santa Saturday® 2025.”
The Bucks MC would like to express gratitude to the New Hope Inn and Suites owners, management, bartenders, and staff who helped make Santa Saturday® a success by accommodating the needs and bookings of all our guests. We also thank Integrity Security Services for providing a safe and enjoyable event space.
Special acknowledgment goes to all the volunteers! Without these dedicated individuals, who took time away from their families to help, the success of Santa Saturday® would not have been possible. These volunteers are the backbone of the event, lending a hand to serve our Community. The members of Bucks MC deeply appreciate your hard work and commitment to Santa Saturday®.
A huge thank you to Maxine Chambers for being my right-hand person in bringing top-notch entertainment to Santa Saturday®. Thanks also to Diva Corvette, Candy Cane, Paisley Chanel, Gloria Hole, Katrina Escalarza (Miss Gay New Hope America 2024), and Sh’Tinya Panties for your dedication and exceptional entertainment during the event.
Pup Yellow, we are grateful for your support in volunteering as the auctioneer for this year’s Santa Saturday®. Your involvement significantly contributed to the auction’s success.
What would Santa Saturday® be without our photographer? A heartfelt thank you to Michael Prestia for being the photographer. We appreciate the time you spent capturing precious moments for everyone and sorting through thousands of pictures to ensure we share the best ones.
Thank you to Ali Lopez (International Mr. Leather Bear 2019-2024) for stepping up again and being our Slutty Claus for Santa Saturday®. We also appreciate your generous donation of toys to distribute during the event, and special thanks to Travis Hughes for assisting as an elf.
To all Bucks MC members, Emeritus members, and Associate members, thank you for your ideas and hard work in making this Santa Saturday a success. A special shoutout goes to Dennis and Ray for their invaluable assistance in planning and purchasing items, as well as listening throughout the process. We also extend our gratitude to Jon Jones & Adam Agostini for helping design and update the Club website in preparation for Santa Saturday®, as well as so much more.
Finally, we want to thank all the attendees who come out year after year to show their support and generosity in giving back to our Community. You exemplify the strength of our Community and what we can accomplish together.
Over the past 52 years, Santa Saturday® has made a positive impact in our Community, and I am proud to share that, together with the Bucks MC, we have raised and donated over $800,000 and counting. We will be donating $6,000.00 to each of the selected charities: The Swingle Foundation, F.A.C.T. of Bucks County, and the Visiting Nurses Association/Project Real (VNA) of Asbury Park, NJ.
On behalf of the Bucks MC and our various charities, THANK YOU!
Evan R. Heess
2025 Bucks MC Road Captain
P.S. We look forward to seeing you at our 53rd Santa Saturday®, scheduled for November 27th – 28th, 2026. Please check our website and Facebook group page for more information as the date approaches.
History of Santa Saturday®
Santa Saturday® originated in New Hope, Pennsylvania and is one of the oldest and largest East Coast Leather charity events still to this day. The Buck’s Motorcycle Club originated and has been hosting this event since 1973, celebrating over 50 years of services to the LGBTQIA community and its charities. All proceeds raised are donated to charity, and we would love the opportunity to share more about these wonderful charities so please visit below for information. Santa Saturday® is a sanctioned event by the Atlantic Motorcycle Coordinating Council.
Santa Saturday® is a charitable event with a combination of the following:- Entertainment by performers associated with the Bucks MC
- Service Awards for worthy individuals
- Photos with the Bucks MC’s Santa
- Vendors for goods and services including bootblacks and leather goods
- 50-50 raffle Food and Refreshments