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Why Sponsor the Carmel Christkindlmarkt?

Deadline for 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities: Secure full benefits by September 30. Digital-only or partial-print benefit packages available after October 1.

Sponsoring the Carmel Christkindlmarkt offers marketing exposure, community engagement, and brand association with a magical family tradition. It's a festive way to connect with your target audience and demonstrate corporate social responsibility. Partnering offers a unique opportunity to interact with more than half a million visitors during this beloved holiday experience.

More Than Marketing

Sponsoring the Carmel Christkindlmarkt is more than just an opportunity to showcase your brand and corporate social responsibility — it’s a chance to create a meaningful impact to the community while aligning with a beloved holiday tradition that attracts thousands of families and visitors each year. Here’s how your partnership benefits your business and our community:

  • Exceptional Marketing Exposure: Connect with a highly-engaged audience in a festive, family-focused environment that showcases your brand in a positive and memorable way.
  • Community Engagement: Show your commitment to the local community by supporting an event that brings people together to celebrate tradition, culture, and holiday joy.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility: Your sponsorship directly supports the Christkindlmarkt’s mission to remain free to the public, ensuring accessibility for all families to create cherished holiday memories.
  • Brand Association: Partnering with us aligns your company with a magical, high-quality event that embodies joy, tradition, and connection during the most wonderful time of the year.
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Your support enables:

  • The Kinderecke (Kids’ Corner): A space for children to enjoy free crafts and activities, fostering creativity and connection.
  • The Spielhaus (Playhouse): Family-friendly entertainment and enchanting meet-and-greets with holiday characters.
  • The Kulturecke (Cultural Corner): A unique opportunity to explore German holiday traditions and cultural heritage.
  • Free Entertainment: Live music, performances, and events that elevate the Market’s festive atmosphere.
  • The Werkstatt (Workshop): Interactive demonstrations by German artisans, inspiring cultural exchange and connection.

By sponsoring the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, your company becomes a vital part of a cherished tradition while gaining unparalleled exposure, community goodwill, and a powerful platform to demonstrate your values.

Let’s work together to make all the magic of the Market possible! Customized sponsorship opportunities are available to ensure your brand shines in the most impactful way. Join us in creating joy, building community, and spreading holiday cheer!

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10 CARTER GREEN, CARMEL, INDIANA

Between The Payne & Mencias Palladium & The Tarkington Theater

MARKET HOURS

Open November 21 - December 24.

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

REGULAR HOURS

Monday Closed*

Tuesday Closed*

Wednesday 4 - 9 PM

Thursday 4 - 9 PM

Friday 12 - 9 PM

Saturday 12 - 9 PM

Sunday 12 - 8 PM

SPECIAL HOURS

Wednesday, Nov. 25, Noon - 9 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 26, Closed for Thanksgiving

Monday, Dec. 21, Noon - 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 22, Noon - 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 23, Noon - 9 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 24, Noon - 4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 25, Closed for Christmas

PHOTOGRAPHY IN PROGRESS

By entering and remaining at the Event and its properties, each attendee irrevocably grants Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Inc. and its designees permission, without compensation, to create photographs, videos, and audiomaterials, and/or otherwise capture, use, reproduce, and sublicense each attendee’s (including children’s) image, likeness, and/or voice for archival, educational, promotional, marketing, commercial, and any other purposes. Thank you for joining us for another exciting holiday season!