It’s almost time for Carmel Christkindlmarkt!

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is once again up for the honor of being named the best market in the country. Vote every day through Dec. 5. (Photo provided)

Volunteers still needed ahead of Opening Day … market up for ‘10Best’ award

Experience the holidays at the grand opening of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt and The Ice at Carter Green. This year, the market will feature even more huts and an extended season for the market.

Click here for the Christkindlmarkt website, and click here for The Ice at Carter Green website.

Want to work at Christkindlmarkt?

Be a part of the Christkindlmarkt magic this season by volunteering at the market. Carmel Christkindlmarkt is one of the most popular markets in the United States, attracting well over half a million people since the opening in 2017. It was voted Best Holiday Market in 2019 and 2021 by USA Today (no Market in 2020 due to COVID restrictions). In addition, Wealth of Geeks voted Carmel Christkindlmarkt as the No. 8 best market in the world!

The market is a blend of presentations by world-renowned woodworkers from the Erzgebirge region, entertainment, plus traditional German foods and gifts being sold from small wooden huts. The market surrounds a beautiful outdoor ice skating rink, The Ice at Carter Green.

Consider volunteering and taking part in countless guests’ holiday memories this winter.

Click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities and to register.

Vote for Christkindlmarkt!

The internationally popular Carmel Christkindlmarkt is once again nominated for Best Holiday Market from USA Today 10Best! But your help is needed to win for a third year.

You may cast your vote once daily, every day through noon on Dec. 5. Winners will be announced on Dec. 16.

Murphy

“We are honored to be nominated once again for Best Holiday Market,” Carmel Christkindlmarkt CEO Maria Murphy said. “We are so grateful for everyone who has voted for us in the past to help us win the number one spot, and we are hopeful to win the competition this year as well.”

As of Saturday evening, Carmel Christkindlmarkt is ranked 2 of 20 markets on the 10Best list.

Click here to vote now … and every day until Dec. 5!