2024 Market Hours
NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 24
*Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Monday & Tuesday:
CLOSED
Wednesday & Thursday:
4 - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday:
12 - 9 pm
Sunday:
12 - 8 pm
Special Hours
Nov 27 : Noon - 9 pm
Dec 16 & 17 : 4 - 9 pm
Dec 23 : 12 - 9 pm
Dec 24 : Noon - 4 pm
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Carmel Christkindlmarkt 

- Entertainment aPPLICATION -

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. Entertainers participating in the Carmel Christkindlmarkt must be committed to partnering with the market in order to provide this experience to the visitors of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt.

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt will have a blend of Germanic, traditional, and contemporary Christmas performances. Stage musicians, roaming musicians, dance groups, drama troupes, and spoken word acts are encouraged to apply.

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is a winter market – plan to perform in cold temperatures. Entertainers should dress in warm clothes, and should be comfortable in cold temperatures for the duration of their performances.

While the staff of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt is happy to support entertainers and function as a resource to the entire market, market staff will not be available to function as stage hands or production assistants. Please do not plan to use market staff or volunteers in order to perform.

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!

To apply to perform at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt as either an entertainer or performer in Christkindlmarkt’s Got Talent, please fill out the form below. Be sure to check the appropriate box in the first section so we can be sure to evaluate your submission accordingly.

Equipment & Utilities

Please list all equipment that your proposal will require, along with the requested information.
Please understand that electrical power to the market is limited, and requested voltages are not guaranteed. The Carmel Christkindlmarkt will work with approved performers to accommodate requests as is possible. Additional costs may apply to vendors requiring substantial additional
electricity.

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