GENERAL PERFORMANCE & ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION
VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2021 CARMEL CHRISTKINDLMARKT.
Vendors interested in applying for the 2022 Carmel Christkindlmarkt may complete the application below.
THE MISSION
The mission of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt is to provide the City of Carmel with a wintertime tourist destination by providing an engaging and authentic German cultural experience. The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is looking for high quality, versatile Germanic and/or holiday themed performances.
While present on Christkindlmarkt grounds, the performer will maintain a professional and friendly demeanor towards event staff and guests of the market.
PLEASE NOTE
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is a winter market – plan to perform in cold temperatures. Performance(s) will take place at 10 Carter Green in Carmel, Indiana, throughout the market space or on stage under a pavilion. Stage heaters will be provided within the pavilion. There will be a designated loading and unloading location for larger acts.
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED?
The Performer shall provide all equipment necessary or desirable for the Performance(s), except that Carmel Christkindlmarkt will provide a sound system and sound technician as well as a power source for additional equipment. The stage dimensions are 24'x12' with the front portion of the stage being 24'x8' and the rear portion being 16'x4'. The stage is 6 inches in height.
Interested groups can apply using the entertainment application tab!
CHRISTKIND CHORAL FESTIVAL
Does your choir sing like angels? Apply to join our inaugural Christkind’s Choral Festival on Saturday, December 9, from 4 to 9 p.m.
Selected choirs will perform up to three holiday-themed songs in our Winter Pavilion, on the hour and half hour. Choirs will have ten minutes to perform on the stage, and guests are invited to gather and enjoy the holiday sounds.
This festival is free to apply to and participate in, and selected choirs will receive recognition on our website and social media leading up to the event.
Selected choirs will be contacted, and their acceptance will be announced on our website with the time of the performance.
Registration is now closed.
VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2021 CARMEL CHRISTKINDLMARKT.
Vendors interested in applying for the 2022 Carmel Christkindlmarkt may complete the application below.
CHRISTKINDLMARKT'S GOT TALENT
VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2021 CARMEL CHRISTKINDLMARKT.
Vendors interested in applying for the 2022 Carmel Christkindlmarkt may complete the application below.
Celebrate Germanic heritage at the first ever Christkindlmarkt’s Got Talent cultural showcase on December 16 from 12 to 3:30 p.m. Talented performers will present their passion for German arts and culture on our main stage for Market visitors to enjoy all day. All participants will receive a participation gift, as well as receive recognition on our website and social media leading up to the event.
We are accepting applications in the following categories:
- German song
- German dance
- German instrument
- German - Other
Selected acts will be contacted, and their acceptance will be announced on our website with the time of the performance. Submissions and participation are free.
If you think you’ve got what it takes, please apply using the Entertainment Application tab! Registration deadline is October 15.
CHRISTKINDLMARKT'S GOT TALENT SPECIFICS
Performers must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Minors must have an adult apply for them as their main point of contact.
Performers must perform works of Germanic heritage; for instance, the performers must sing a song originally written in German, or if translated into English, the song must have been originally a German song (German language opera translated into English is permitted). Dancers must perform a traditional German dance, folk dance or German style (polka, waltz etc), or perform an original German act (the Nutcracker). Theatrical performances must be German themed.
Performers in the vocal or instrument categories must be able to perform as a soloist, duo and/or instrumental soloist/duos. Although sound will be provided, performers are responsible for their own accompaniment using either instrumental backing track or one musician.
Contests must bring their own equipment and provide a brief bio for the Emcee to read.
ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATION
Vendors interested in applying for the 2022 Carmel Christkindlmarkt may complete the application below.
