Aubie Claus

AUBIE CLAUS

Aubie Claus on a couch surrounded by Christmas cutout decorations

Aubie Claus is the Aubie Program's premier fundraising event held annually since 2012. This event gives Auburn fans the unique opportunity to meet Aubie the Tiger in a calm and controlled environment, while taking holiday-themed photos with their favorite tiger.

A unique shopping experience is presented in partnership with Alumni Hall for exclusive Aubie Claus merchandise. All proceeds to participate in Aubie Claus and a portion of proceeds from the shop directly support the Aubie Program, and Aubie's participation in the UCA National Championship competition!

To provide the most fair opportunity possible for everyone to participate, time slots for Aubie Claus will be determined by a pre-qualification drawing.

General Aubie Claus Questions

Aubie Claus is a fun and exciting event that will allow you and your family to get an early taste of the Christmas Spirit! Besides having the opportunity to get your Christmas pictures taken with your favorite Auburn Tiger, the event helps raise funds for the Aubie Program and Aubie’s quest to win his twelfth UCA Mascot National Championship!

Aubie Claus is $75 and includes three (3) poses. A professional photographer will be onsite taking pictures, and you will receive high-resolution digital files (jpeg) of your poses with Aubie via the email address provided at registration. Photographer and digital files are included in the cost of Aubie Claus.

The Aubie Claus experience will be held at The Research and Innovation Center in the Auburn University Research Park. The Park's 105,000 square foot center is a unique mixed-use facility that is home to the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development, the New Venture Accelerator, FullSteam Solutions, The Corner Office café as well as a newer event center, 540 at the Park.

Address: 540 Devall Drive, Auburn, AL 36832

Yes. Parking will be available for participants at The Research and Innovation Center.

There is no specific recommended outfit, but Aubie's Santa costume is orange and blue. Often, families will wear orange and blue or Auburn gear to coordinate with Aubie Claus.

Feel free to bring any props you would like in your picture, but, again, please remember that time is limited so have them ready before it is your turn! For the safety of your pet and other participants, pets are not permitted.

Service animals are welcome. Our policy, consistent with the ADA's revised guidelines, defines "service animal" as limited to a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the individual's disability. Service animals must be harnessed, leashed or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal's work or the individual's disability prevents him or her from using these devices. Individuals who cannot use such devices must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective methods.

All funds raised during Aubie Claus go directly to the Aubie Program. Specifically, these funds re-used to help Aubie compete in the UCA Mascot National Championship in Orlando, FL. Props, costumes, transportation and housing for the competition is quite expensive, so this fundraiser helps Aubie and his team compete for his 12th national championship!

Images for each participant/group will be sent to the email provided during registration within five (5) business days of the event. The photos will be high-resolution digital files (jpeg) that you may share or get printed wherever you choose.

Registration and Timeslots

Registration will take place online starting Monday, October 14, 2024, at 8 a.m. CT through Friday, October 18, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT. 

We ask that you only purchase one time slot per household/address (i.e. one per household/family residing together). Please use your permanent residential address during the registration process. Do not use a student/temporary address, second home, or business address.

 

No, you may only register from one address.

 

The requests for time slots exceed the number of time slots available each year. Limiting the reservation per household allows for more members of the Auburn Family to participate.

 

No, you may not apply for timeslots on behalf of a friend or relative, as a gift, or to sell. By completing the transaction, you certify that the time slot is for your personal use. Photo identification will be required upon arrival.

 

Those who are selected will have from Tuesday, October 21 until Friday, October 25 to reserve their time slot. On Monday, October 28, any unclaimed timeslots will be released in a first-come, first-served signup.

 

Unfortunately, no refunds, rain checks, exchanges, or replacements will be made once payment has been received and the spot is confirmed.

You can notify us via email to let us know you will no longer be able to attend the event. Will will accept your $75 for the photo session as a non-tax-deductible donation to the Aubie Program and we will work with you to ensure you still receive all purchased merchandise.

No, BUT on Monday, October 28, any unclaimed timeslots will be released in a first-come, first-served signup.

Aubie Claus T-shirts

Official Aubie Claus 2024 t-shirts can be purchased online at aub.ie/tshirts.

Yes! This year the Aubie Program is partnering with Tiger Town Embroidery and Screen Printing on the selling, production, and shipping of all official 2024 Aubie Claus t-shirts.

T-shirts will be on sale from October 31st through December 1st at midnight.

Orders placed before November 3rd will be shipped out or ready for pick-up on November 8th; Orders placed after November 3rd will be shipped out or ready for pick-up on December 6th.

All pick-up orders will be available at Tiger Town Embroidery and Screen Printing (2515 E Glenn Ave, Suite 305, Auburn, AL 36830) during normal business hours.

Orders placed before November 3rd will be ready for pick-up on November 8th, and orders placed after November 3rd will be ready for pick-up on December 6th.

  • Toddler: $20
  • Youth: $20
  • Adult Short Sleeve: $25
  • Adult Long Sleeve: $35

*Adult t-shirts 2XL - 4XL will include additional fees.
** All t-shirts are subject to additional fees for taxes + shipping/handling.

  • Toddler: 2T and 4T
  • Youth: Youth XS, Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large, and Youth XL
  • Adult (short and long sleeve): Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL

All order questions should be directed to Tiger Town Embroidery and Screen Printing.

Email: tigertown@tigertownapparel.com

Phone: 334-887-8801

Contact Tiger Town Embroidery and Screen Printing

Email: tigertown@tigertownapparel.com

Phone: 334-887-8801