Santa Chris Barnard
Charlotte, NC
$250 - $500 per hour with a one hour minimum visit
Travels up to 1.5 hours
Overview
Real Bearded Santa Available for Christmas Parties, Parades, Corporate Events, Photo Shoots, Home Visits, Television Appearances, and Advertising Opportunities including Print and Digital
Reviews
144 reviews
Kristin
December 28, 2025Magical
Santa Chris is the VERY BEST around!!! He's charming, fun, magical and so jolly!! My kids are getting older but we just can't miss a Christmas Season with Santa Chris. He's been coming to our house for a few years now and he always remembers the kids from year to year, remembering what they are in to and things that excite them. He jokes around with them in the most fun way and keeps the magic alive in every way possible, even for older kids. We are so glad to have met him and are thankful that he makes each Christmas Season just a little (or a lot) more special!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Steve W. C.
December 11, 2025Consistently on point!
This guy is nearly impossible to decide if you are dreaming or if it's reality! our company uses Chris every year, and will continue to reserve time with him, because he never disappoints.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Jennifer S.
December 11, 2025Santa Chris is the real deal! ❤️
We had such an amazing visit with Santa Chris. Not only did he share the magic with our toddler, but he also spread joy and cheer to my parents who have been experiencing some medical challenges. Both moms sat on Santa’s lap, which they had not done in decades. Santa engaged in all the typical Santa activities (cookies, story reading, and wishlist) and he had great stories of his own to share. It was truly magical.
Logistically, Santa Chris is a great communicator. Scheduling and execution was a breeze! Highly recommend Santa Chris for family/home visits! He also worked well with our family photographer.
Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Loni C.
January 3, 2026We love Santa!
My daughter loves this Santa and has always taken really sweet pics with him at smile as you Mae!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Jenny T.
December 22, 2025The Best Santa
It was a magical experience! Santa was amazing with the children. Very patient and attentive. He definitely loves what he does and brings much joy to all!!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Booking information
Price range: $250 - $500 per hour with a one hour minimum visit
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 480 minutes
Insurance: $4,000,000 - Commercial General Liability including molestation and abuse
About
- Graduate of Northern Lights Santa Academy, Atlanta, GA (Fall 2017)
- Graduate of Northern Lights Santa Academy, Atlanta, GA (Spring 2019)
- Graduate of ProSanta School - Charlotte, NC (August 2022)
- Member of IBRBS - The International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (Since 2017)
- Registrant #7773 of The National Beard Registry
Additional booking notes
IntelliCorp Background Check
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
June 2026
28
Sunday
Promo Photos
3:00pm - 5:00pm
November 2026
01
Sunday
Personal Occasion
10:00am - 3:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
03
Tuesday
SAYMP
10:00am - 3:00pm
04
Wednesday
SAYMP
10:00am - 3:00pm
07
Saturday
Photoshoot
10:00am - 11:00am
08
Sunday
SAYMP
10:00am - 3:00pm
10
Tuesday
SAYMP
10:00am - 3:00pm
11
Wednesday
SAYMP
10:00am - 3:00pm
14
Saturday
Corporate Event
9:00am - 12:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
14
Saturday
Corporate Event
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Clover, SC
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 1:00pm
•
Fort Mill, SC
22
Sunday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
28
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
9:30am - 1:00pm
•
Indian Trail, NC
28
Saturday
Lancaster Tree Light
5:00pm - 8:30pm
29
Sunday
Event - Heath Springs
3:00pm - 5:30pm
December 2026
04
Friday
Freedom Freewill BC
5:00pm - 8:00pm
04
Friday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
05
Saturday
Lancaster Parade
10:00am - 8:30pm
06
Sunday
Home Visit / Photis
12:00pm - 3:00pm
11
Friday
Christmas Party
8:00am - 10:00am
•
Charlotte, NC
11
Friday
Lancaster Fire Department
8:00pm - 9:00pm
12
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00am - 11:00am
•
Kershaw, SC
12
Saturday
Freedom FWBC
12:00pm - 3:00pm
12
Saturday
Reynolds Ranch - Part 1
4:00pm - 8:00pm
13
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Fort Mill, SC
15
Tuesday
Christmas Party
9:30am - 10:30am
•
Fort Mill, SC
18
Friday
Reynolds Ranch - Part 2
6:00pm - 8:00pm
19
Saturday
Southern Dish 101
9:00am - 12:00pm
19
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Indian Trail, NC
21
Monday
Home Visit - Lancaster, SC
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Past booked events
December 2025
24
Wednesday
Home Visit
8:00pm - 9:00pm
24
Wednesday
Home Visit
7:00pm - 8:00pm
24
Wednesday
Home Visit
1:00pm - 2:00pm
24
Wednesday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 12:00pm
•
Fort Mill, SC
23
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Waxhaw, NC
23
Tuesday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Fort Mill, SC
23
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Waxhaw, NC
22
Monday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Columbia, SC
22
Monday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Charlotte, NC
21
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Heath Springs, SC
21
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
20
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
20
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
20
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 12:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
19
Friday
Campus Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Kershaw, SC
19
Friday
Personal Occasion
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Charlotte, NC
18
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
18
Thursday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Indian Trail, NC
17
Wednesday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Camden, SC
17
Wednesday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 11:00am
•
Lancaster, SC
16
Tuesday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Sumter, SC
16
Tuesday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Fort Mill, SC
15
Monday
Christmas Music - Knights Theater
6:00pm - 10:00pm
14
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Indian Trail, NC
14
Sunday
House Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
14
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Fort Mill, SC
14
Sunday
Surprise
8:30am - 9:30am
•
Fort Mill, SC
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Kershaw, SC
13
Saturday
Fundraiser
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00am - 11:00am
•
Kershaw, SC
12
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Charlotte, NC
12
Friday
Christmas Party
8:00am - 10:00am
•
Charlotte, NC
11
Thursday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Rock Hill, SC
10
Wednesday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
09
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
09
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
10:30am - 11:30am
•
York, SC
08
Monday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Lancaster, SC
07
Sunday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
07
Sunday
Koss Family Gathering
3:30pm - 5:00pm
07
Sunday
House Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Fort Lawn, SC
07
Sunday
House Party
9:30am - 10:30am
•
Rock Hill, SC
06
Saturday
Parade
10:30am - 9:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
05
Friday
Dinner Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Waxhaw, NC
05
Friday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
November 2025
30
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
30
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Fort Mill, SC
29
Saturday
Festival
5:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
23
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 12:30pm
•
Charlotte, NC
22
Saturday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Fort Mill, SC
22
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
22
Saturday
Personal Occasion
9:30am - 11:30am
•
Concord, NC
15
Saturday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Huntersville, NC
15
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 1:00pm
•
Fort Mill, SC
11
Tuesday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 3:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
09
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 3:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
08
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Winnsboro, SC
04
Tuesday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 3:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
02
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 3:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
01
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Clover, SC
01
Saturday
Studio Session
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Mint Hill, NC
July 2025
13
Sunday
Promo Photos
3:00pm - 5:00pm
December 2024
24
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
24
Tuesday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Fort Mill, SC
23
Monday
Home Visit - Lancaster
12:30pm - 2:00pm
22
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Waxhaw, NC
22
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Heath Springs, SC
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
21
Saturday
House Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
21
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Ridgeway, SC
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:30am - 11:30am
•
Lancaster, SC
20
Friday
Festival
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Kershaw, SC
19
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Charlotte, NC
18
Wednesday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Columbia, SC
18
Wednesday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 11:00am
•
Lancaster, SC
17
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
17
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Waxhaw, NC
17
Tuesday
House Party
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
17
Tuesday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Fort Mill, SC
16
Monday
Christmas Concert - Charlotte, NC
6:00pm - 10:00pm
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Waxhaw, NC
15
Sunday
Festival
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Fort Mill, SC
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Indian Trail, NC
14
Saturday
Fundraiser
3:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
14
Saturday
Personal Occasion
12:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00am - 11:00am
•
Kershaw, SC
13
Friday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
13
Friday
Christmas Party
8:00am - 10:00am
•
Charlotte, NC
11
Wednesday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
11
Wednesday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
11
Wednesday
Beard Whitening
9:30am - 11:00am
10
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Columbia, SC
09
Monday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
09
Monday
Jumpin’ Jax (Pending)
4:30pm - 7:30pm
08
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
08
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
08
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Charlotte, NC
08
Sunday
House Party
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Rock Hill, SC
08
Sunday
KaCee Neal
9:30am - 11:00am
07
Saturday
Festival
10:00am - 8:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
07
Saturday
Christmas Parade - Lancaster, SC
10:00am - 8:30pm
06
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Fort Mill, SC
05
Thursday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Waxhaw, NC
04
Wednesday
Koss Family Christmas - Little Ocean Events
6:00pm - 8:30pm
03
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
01
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
01
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
01
Sunday
Surprise
8:30am - 9:30am
•
Fort Mill, SC
November 2024
30
Saturday
Festival
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
30
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
30
Saturday
Corporate Event
9:00am - 1:00pm
•
Monroe, NC
27
Wednesday
Beard Whitening
5:30pm - 7:00pm
24
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Leesville, SC
23
Saturday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Harrisburg, NC
23
Saturday
Corporate Event
10:30am - 12:30pm
•
Indian Trail, NC
17
Sunday
Studio Session
9:30am - 12:30pm
•
Concord, NC
17
Sunday
Photoshoot (Concord, NC)
9:00am - 1:30pm
16
Saturday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Fort Mill, SC
13
Wednesday
Beard Whitening Appt.
5:30pm - 6:30pm
05
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
05
Tuesday
Photoshoot - Lancaster, SC
10:00am - 3:00pm
04
Monday
Personal Occasion
10:00am - 3:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
03
Sunday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
03
Sunday
Photoshoot - Lancaster, SC
10:00am - 3:00pm
October 2024
20
Sunday
Studio Session
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Mint Hill, NC
July 2024
13
Saturday
Unavailable
All-day event
April 2024
20
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
December 2023
24
Sunday
ChristmasParty
6:00pm - 7:00pm
24
Sunday
Surprise
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Rock Hill, SC
24
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Fort Mill, SC
23
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Fort Mill, SC
23
Saturday
House Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
23
Saturday
Christmas Party - Lancaster, NC
12:00pm - 2:00pm
22
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Charlotte, NC
22
Friday
Surprise
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Waxhaw, NC
22
Friday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
22
Friday
Jumpin’ Jax
9:30am - 12:30pm
21
Thursday
Personal Occasion
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
20
Wednesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Waxhaw, NC
20
Wednesday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Waxhaw, NC
20
Wednesday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 11:00am
•
Lancaster, SC
19
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
19
Tuesday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Fort Mill, SC
18
Monday
John Tosco Music - Charlotte, NC
6:00pm - 7:00pm
17
Sunday
Riverside Church
7:00pm - 8:00pm
17
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
17
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Charlotte, NC
17
Sunday
Personal Occasion
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Fort Mill, SC
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Lancaster, SC
16
Saturday
Parade
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Charlotte, NC
16
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
9:00am - 11:00am
•
Kershaw, SC
15
Friday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Harrisburg, NC
15
Friday
Personal Occasion
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Charlotte, NC
15
Friday
House Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
15
Friday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Charlotte, NC
15
Friday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Fort Mill, SC
14
Thursday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Concord, NC
13
Wednesday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
13
Wednesday
Christmas Party
9:30am - 1:30pm
•
Greenville, SC
11
Monday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
10
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Indian Trail, NC
10
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Fort Mill, SC
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
09
Saturday
The Silver Spoon
3:00pm - 5:00pm
09
Saturday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Lancaster, SC
09
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Charlotte, NC
09
Saturday
Walter’s B-Day & Christmas Photos
9:30am - 11:45pm
08
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Waxhaw, NC