All about Santa Joe
SantaWNC, also known as Santa Joe, has a long history of volunteer service in the community. He is an experienced, real-bearded Santa who has brought holiday cheer and smiles to some of the largest companies and organizations in the United States.
Santa Joe has tirelessly fundraised for three Children's Hospitals. He has volunteered with elementary and secondary school children with special needs. His outstanding volunteer work has earned him national recognition. In 2020, he was one of only 50 Santas in the United States featured in the national holiday book "We Are Santa," which benefited Children's Hospital.
Santa Joe provides the high-quality Santa portrayal you seek for your upcoming Christmas event. His magical presence is sure to have even the most skeptical guests "believing" by the end of his visit.
Thanks to his trusty reindeer, Santa Joe travels worldwide especially in Western North Carolina and the Upstate region to spread holiday cheer.
Professionally trained, Santa Joe is a graduate of both the prestigious C.W. Howard Santa Claus School (often called the "Harvard" of Santa Claus schools) and the International University of Santa Claus, where he earned a B.A. in Santa Clausology. He is a member of the North Carolina Long Leaf Pine Santas. As a member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS), he has decades of experience working with children and adults of all ages.
Santa Joe is a trusted and reliable. He undergoes a thorough FBI background check annually and is fully bonded and insured.
Santa Joe’s Previous and Current Partners
Hospitals and Volunteer Partners
Friends of Santa Claus
Mission Hospital Pediatrics and Neo-Natal
Eblen Charities, St. Nicholas Project
WLOS/Ingles Markets/Eblen Charities – Magical Toy Drive
Hendersonville Kennel Club
Secret Sleigh
Corporate Companies
Smucker’s International
The Biltmore Company
Biltmore Park Towne Square
Yesterday’s Tree
Blue Ridge Orthodontics
Wild Wings Café
Hotel Arras
Great Smoky Mountains National Park KOA Campground
Shick Construction
Communities, Neighborhoods and Country Clubs
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
Asheville Country Club
Springdale Country Club
Brights Creek Country Club
The Reserves
Deerfield Retirement Community
Several real estate companies
What clients are saying
“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.”
— Carolyn H.
“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!!”— Zara S.
“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.”