The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has been voted Best Holiday Market in the United States for the second time from the USA Today 10Best competition.
The candidates were selected by a panel of experts and 10Best editors, and then the public voted for their favorites. The Carmel Christkindlmarkt also received the first-place spot in 2019.
“I am proud of all the people who work so hard to organize and operate our Chriskindlmarkt,” Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard said. “These rankings are important because it helps Carmel continue to be recognized as an exceptional city across the U.S., which in turn helps our economic development and recruitment efforts.”
Maria Murphy, market master and CEO of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, said the market is honored to have earned this title against so much fierce competition.
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“Every year, we do all we can to bring the true, authentic holiday magic of a German market to central Indiana,” Murphy said. “We are delighted that the public sees our efforts and loves the market as much as all of our staff, volunteers and vendors do.”
Voting took place throughout late November and December, and participants could vote every day for their favorite market.
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is open through Christmas Eve, and will close for the season on Christmas Day. Market hours are noon to 9 p.m. today, 4 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and noon to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve.