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Press & Media Center for the Carmel Christkindlmarkt

About The Market

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is the premier holiday attraction in Carmel, Indiana, welcoming more than 300,000 visitors in 2025. The sights, smells, and vendors transport visitors into the world of a true Christmas market in Germany. Enjoy authentic German treats, sip warm Glühwein or Glühbier, ice skate on a gorgeous outdoor rink, and more.
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The Market is free to attend and open to all. There is a fee for ice skating and any food, drink or gifts that are purchased.

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In The News

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Media Contact

Hannah Kiefer
Mailing Address: PO Box 22, Carmel, IN 46082

media@carmelchristkindlmarkt.com

+1-317-270-0737

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Press Releases

February 12, 2026

Carmel Christkindlmarkt names new Chief Executive Officer

December 2, 2025

Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Inc. awards $4,000 in local student scholarships

October 8, 2025

Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Inc. unveils 2025 season lineup

September 30, 2025

Ascension St. Vincent Carmel announced as exclusive healthcare sponsor for 2025 Carmel Christkindlmarkt

May 27, 2025

Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Inc. Named a 2025 Culture of Good Community Impact Award‬ ‭ Winner

April 29, 2025

Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc. Plans for Leadership Transition

April 15, 2025

Carmel Christkindlmarkt CEO is first American invited to join European Christmas market board

March 5, 2025

Carmel Christkindlmarkt wins two Indiana Tourism Awards

February 19, 2025

Carmel Christkindlmarkt unveils 2025 mug design

December 12, 2024

Ascension St. Vincent Carmel sponsors First Aid Hut at 2024 Carmel Christkindlmarkt

December 4, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt voted 2024 Best Local Tourist/Seasonal Attraction by local community

November 25, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces 2024 winners of the Kulturecke Docent Scholarship Program

November 15, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt prepares for inaugural Wundernacht event on November 20

November 15, 2024

Duke Energy and Hamilton County Tourism award over $20,000 in grants for composting and recycling programs

November 4, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt nominated for USA Today’s 2024 10Best Competition for Best Holiday Market

November 1, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces 2024 hours, special events, entertainers, and German artisans

October 29, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces 2024 winners of the Christkind scholarship program

September 24, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces new 2024 vendors, including a flaming German cocktail

September 3, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt now accepting applications for Christkind, Kulturecke Docent scholarship programs

August 26, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces winner of 2025 mug design competition

July 25, 2024

New to This Year’s Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Wundernacht – Market Magic with a Purpose

July 1, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces 2024 mug design

May 21, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt 2023 Annual Report: 2023 Market delivered a record-breaking year

May 2, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces 2025 mug design competition

April 1, 2024

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces 2025 mug design competition

November 20, 2023

Carmel Christkindlmarkt voted 2023’s Best Local Tourist/Seasonal Attraction by local community

November 16, 2023

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces entertainment line-up for 2023 season

November 13, 2023

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces German artisans coming to the Market in 2023

November 3, 2023

Duke Energy grant to fund new recycling program at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt

November 1, 2023

Carmel Christkindlmarkt nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Competition for Best Holiday Market

October 30, 2023

Carmel Christkindlmarkt and Yelp announce cocktail crawl around Carter Green this November

October 23, 2023

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces updates, new items and food for 2023

October 18, 2023

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces 2023 Christkind essay contest winners

October 4, 2023

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces third annual Glühwein Gallop

July 10, 2023

Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces 2023 mug design

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Wednesday & Thursday: 4 - 9 pm

Friday & Saturday: 12 - 9 pm

Sunday: 12 - 8 pm

Press & Media Center for the Carmel Christkindlmarkt

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Press Releases

Monday & Tuesday:
CLOSED

Wednesday & Thursday:
4 - 9 pm

Friday & Saturday:
12 - 9 pm

Sunday:
12 - 8 pm