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SantaWNC aka Santa Joe!
- Asheville, NC
- Santa Claus
- Travels up to 60 miles
- Rates vary per event and begin at $200
Overview
SantaWNC (aka Santa Joe!) is the "Santa for the Mountains" and is available in the entire Western North Carolina Mountains and Upstate area. Santa Joe works with you to make your event the most memorable holiday get-together. The appearance of a real-bearded professional like Santa Joe will add that special touch to your holiday event. Please note: Santa Joe is fully vaccinated, insured, and FBI-checked.
Santa Joe is available for Holiday Parades, Tree-Lighting Events, TV Commercials, Grand Openings, Corporate Gatherings, Hotel Events, HOA Meetings, and other Community Events. Contact Santa Joe for any specific interests or availability. He will make your event a memorable experience!
19 Reviews
Santa Joe was hired for our company Christmas party. We had around 200 people, 50 kids. Everything from the booking process to the end of the evening was absolutely perfect. He was 100% a professional and ensured that we were satisfied before he left the event. But most of all he was such a great Santa and made everyone feel special. He communicated before the event to explain how he typically does parties and asked all the right questions. We will definitely hire him again next year. Thank you Santa!!
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Response from SantaWNC aka Santa Joe!:
Thank you, Zara. Santa had a wonderful time at your event; the guests were fantastic, and the kids were adorable. Congratulations on organizing a festive event that everyone will be talking about this holiday season! Remember, book early for next year. Merry Christmas!
SantaWNC (aka Santa Joe)
"Santa for the Mountains"
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Santa WNC truly exceeded our expectations with an outstanding performance. We extended an invitation for Santa WNC to join us at The Biltmore Company to concentrate on our employees, and I must say, every interaction was nothing short of extraordinary. Santa WNC has a remarkable ability to make each employee feel genuinely special, leading to emotional moments and even impromptu singing from the attendees. The post-event feedback from both employees and leaders has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the significant boost in morale across various departments. Without a doubt, Santa WNC has left an indelible mark as the best Santa they have ever experienced. We will certainly have him again.
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Santa Joe was amazing! Even the kids who were a little shy wamed up pretty quickly. He went out of his way to spend time with each child, and made them feel special. We will definitely request him in the future.
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Santa Joe was perfect for our event! He is very active and walked around our facility, engaged with EVERYONE who walked in the door and was warm and personable. I highly recommend Santa Joe!
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Santa Joe was amazing!!! Hands down the best part of our week long stay in Gatlinburg. He looks like and also acts like the real thing!! He memorized specific things about each child and talked about each thing during his visit. We had 6 children so that was a lot to remember and when he walked in the door he knew which child was which. He also participated in my daughters engagement while at our event. I highly recommend Santa Joe for an amazing Christmas experience for your little ones!!!!
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Santa Joe couldn’t have been more perfect. Not sure who was happier and more surprised with his visit, the children or their parents and
Grandparents!
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Response from SantaWNC aka Santa Joe!:
Thank you, Pat. It was so fun to see the surprised looks on everyone's face when I just walked into the door, children, and adults! You pulled off a great surprise and I was glad to have been part of it! Merry Christmas
Santa Joe was great to work with. He was wonderful with our families, professional, friendly and very communicative prior to his visit. Top notch visit with Santa!
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Santa Joe was hired to attend our gingerbread party, and to take photos with children/families. He is awesome. He even offered to face time with two children that were unable to attend. We were so impressed with him. We will definitely work with him again next year!
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Santa Joe was easy to work with, quite jolly, and was the best addition to our event! He made a memorable impact to the holiday cheer, and we cannot recommend him enough. If you are looking for a crowd entertainer this holiday season, Santa Joe is your guy! His Santa suit was high quality, and even the jingle bells are real. We will be inviting him back for next year!
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Photos from this event
The staff and guests had a great time with Santa!
He was very professional and was always in character. We already have him booked for our next party!
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Response from SantaWNC aka Santa Joe!:
Thank you, Rachael - it was so much fun to be with your team. They are great!
Photos from this event
Santa Joe Grady made a special last minute trip to our home Christmas Eve, Eve. He was meticulous and mindful to provide a safe visit during the 2020 pandemic. Santa Joe's suite was incredible. We posted pictures from Santa Joe's visit on social media, and family and friends are still commenting . We will invite Santa Joe back in 2021.
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Response from SantaWNC aka Santa Joe!:
Thank you so much, Linda - it was so much fun to be greeted at the door by 12 paws! Had a great time. Santa Joe!
Santa Joe was fantastic. The experience was everything you could imagine and more. He was so realistic we all went to bed early on Christmas Eve 😉. A real memory maker!
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We hired Santa Joe for our company holiday party. He was professional from the get go. He communicated with me through out the whole planning process. He had lots of great ideas on how to make sure the event ran smoothly. On the night of the party, Santa Joe showed up and looked very authentic. His outfit is beautiful and his beard is real! He worked the crowd greeting all the children while they ate dinner. He then took his seat and proceeded to meet with all the children. It was truly an amazing experience! The look on the kids face when they saw him was priceless. I highly recommend Santa Joe for all your Santa needs!
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We loved having Santa Joe at our holiday party! He was very engaged with everyone and we appreciated his enthusiasm. I also noticed that he was gentle with each child and gave them his undivided attention. He seemed to really care about making the experience special for them. We highly recommend him!
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Santa Joe did not disappoint us at our Kids Event. He was so loving and kind not just to our kids but to all the adults and teens that were there. He was certainly the highlight of the event. We will definitely have him back!!
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Very interactive with the children and adults. He also gave me some great tips to make our event successful.
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Santa Joe came to my store on Christmas Eve handing out little wrapped toys for the children there! It was so amazing seeing their faces light up with joy! He was super professional and so full of holiday spirit! I would definitely hire him for a party of my own! Thank you Santa Joe!
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Response from SantaWNC aka Santa Joe!:
Thank you! It was great to see all of you and put a smile on your faces!
Santa Joe showed a broad breadth of experience in working with kids (and parents). Many parents commented that he was the best Santa that we've had and we've been doing Breakfast with Santa for 21 years. He lives the Santa part.
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Response from SantaWNC aka Santa Joe!:
Thank you Frank! Santa had fun with all the children and adults that attended. Your volunteers put on an excellent breakfast. Look forward to the next one!
It is true that Santa is good for the soul for all ages. My residents ranged from 80-101 and I saw the delight and wonder in all of their eyes. It was like transporting ones self back to a simpler time when I watched their interactions with Santa.
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Response from SantaWNC aka Santa Joe!:
Thank you, Julie. It was fun meeting and surprising all the residents and employees at Deerfield Retirement Center. Enjoyed the visit and look forward to seeing you again! Santa Joe
Booking Info
Price Range: Rates vary per event and begin at $200
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - FBI Background Checked with Commercial General Liability with Abuse/Molestation
What to Expect
Expect a fun, interactive, and highly trained professional Santa. Santa Joe works with you to make your event the most memorable holiday get-together. The appearance of a real-bearded professional like Santa Joe will add that special touch to your holiday event.
Santa Joe is available for parades, tree-lighting ceremonies, and personal appearances at retail locations, homeowner’s association parties, restaurant locations, and corporate events, large and small!
About
SantaWNC (aka Santa Joe) has a long history of community engagement in Western North Carolina and is recognized nationally by several organizations for his lifelong community service in several states.
SantaWNC is a real-bearded, experienced Santa who provides holiday cheer and smiles for some of the largest companies and organizations in Western North Carolina and the United States. He has been featured in national publications for his performance in delivering Christmas cheer to thousands of people.
Professionally trained, he is a graduate of the International University of Santa Claus with a B.A. in Santa Clausology and a graduate of the prestigious C.W. Howard Santa School the oldest Santa School in the nation (considered the Harvard of Santa Schools). Santa Joe is a member of IBRBS, the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas. He has over twenty-five years of experience working with children and adults of all ages.
Not only is he professionally trained, but SantaWNC comes to you professionally attired in all custom-designed outfits from some of the top designers in the country. His Santa bag is originally designed to showcase the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina -it is a one of a kind!
Santa Joe has worked as a fundraiser for two Children's Hospitals and volunteered with special needs children in elementary and secondary school. He was selected by international photographer Ron Cooper to be photographed as one of fifty Santas in the United States to appear in the book "We Are Santa," a nationwide fundraiser book for Children's Hospital. Comfortable working in various situations, he has been recognized nationally for his community engagement by the U.S. Jaycees and Chamber of Commerce.
SantaWNC is a North Carolina Long Leaf Pine Santas member, insured, and FBI background-checked. SantaWNC provides the quality portrayal you seek for your Christmas event. He will have all your guests "BELIEVING" by the end of his visit!
Based in Asheville, but thanks to his mighty reindeer, SantaWNC can travel throughout Western North Carolina and the Upstate. He has appeared in five states. Hop on his sleigh today - and "Book Santa Joe Now" for your special holiday event!
SantaWNC is a true professional who stands by his word and his work. He offers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee to his clients. It's comforting to know that there is a Santa who offers his fee back if you are not satisfied with his service. It's even better knowing with SantaWNC; you won't have to.
Additional Booking Notes
Santa Joe likes to make his visits unique to the people holding them and will offer ideas and suggestions on making your visit with Santa – the most talked about event of the season. He works for the crowd and never leaves until he meets every individual. Maybe that is why everyone who booked him has already booked him for next year!
Please note: Holiday Availability is Limited. It is essential to book your event early to secure Santa Joe, as he is in high demand. Rates are subject to increase, so get ahead of the game and book now! This year will be a fantastic and exciting Christmas, so plan ahead now and reserve your spot.
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Cookies and Milk! :)