June 25-28, 2025
Old Boone County Courthouse
2988 Washington Street, Burlington, KY 41005
(Greater Cincinnati Area)
Registration includes:
- Professional Photo Session: take home 3-4 posed photos for your marketing use ($250 value)
- 4 Lunches provided ($120 value)
- 1 Elegant Dinner provided ($80 value)
- Tote bag with souvenirs, and take home tools & props ($60 value)
- Tea Party & Christmas Tree Event
- 4-days of Advanced Education from high-level professionals
- Take home workbook and resume
- Direct Business Marketing and Media Experience
- In-person performance demonstrations
- Advanced costuming review with cut and style personalization
- Certificate for 'Mrs. Claus Commission' Oath and Scroll Signing
- Vendor Shopping with focused businesses
What You Need to Know Before You Register
Registration Information:
- Registration is $495 per person - with a $150 Non-Refundable Deposit (AKA Retainer) that is paid at the time of registration. The credit card you register with will AUTOMATICALLY BE CHARGED the remaining balance on Februray 1, 2026 for Greater Cincinnati event and May 1, 2026 for St. Charles event. You can change that card anytime by logging into your registration account. You can also make manual payments anytime to your registration by logging into your registration account. There will be information on how to create a registration account emailed to you after you register.
- There is an option to buy Purchase Protection Coverage policy from a 3rd party company that covers your registration fee only if you should need to cancel based on the policy criteria. SEE THE POLICY INFORMATION ON THE REGISTRATION FORM. You must purchase it during registration, it cannot be added later. Wondrous Women of Christmas LLC is not responsible for this coverage. There is also an option for you to TRANSFER your registration to another person. You would log in to your registration account to do this YOURSELF.
- This website will have hotel booking information. See Hotel Page on this website.
- Registration will be open as long as there are spots available. There is a waitlist available to continue registering attendees once the event is full.
Christmas Grande Spectacular
Cincinnati/KY-June 25-28, 2026: WWOCS Hosted Conference Advancing Christmas Performers: Women & Men
"Preferred" Prerequisite Qualifications:
*If you're new to our community, you are warmly welcomed. Every part of this fully immersive experience is designed to guide you step-by-step, ensuring you understand not just what to do, but how to do it. Come exactly as you are—whether you have years of experience or are just beginning your journey. Our program is structured to support growth at your own pace, allowing each participant to explore the material at a depth that matches their professional experience and goals.
- ✅ Must attend all 4-days of event. Thursday-Sunday. Classes begin at 8 a.m. each day & conclude ~5 p.m.
- ✅ Minimum of One Full Season as a working professional Christmas performer (e.g., Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elf, or other holiday character). If you're new or less experienced, join us anyways, we'll empower you along the way!
- ✅ Active Engagement in the Christmas entertainment industry, including performances at events, private bookings, or public appearances.
- ✅ Foundational Training or Experience has some foundational training or experience in character development, costuming, and basic performance skills. The more training you have, the deeper we will dive into training for you.
- ✅ Has a Need for Portfolio or Resume showcasing performance experience (professional photos, branding, or booking history).
- ✅ Working Knowledge of character branding, audience interaction, and performance professionalism.
- ✅ Desire to Elevate and expand current career through enhanced training in:
- Advanced performance techniques
- Marketing and personal branding
- Business development and pricing strategy
- Establishing The Christmas Performance Experience for clients
- ✅ Commitment to Professionalism, growth, and excellence in the Christmas entertainment field to Elevate Elegance of performers in our art form.
- ✅ Leadership, Mentorship and Networking to elevate others in the Christmas Community.
- ✅ Advancing your Current Performance – this program is designed to refine and enhance the skills of somewhat experienced performers. Having knowledge of the basics will be beneficial for these advanced workshops. We encourage EVERYONE to participate, especially those of you with skill sets that are ready to be enhanced.
