Carmel Christkindlmarkt Announces Crafts and Entertainment Program for 2024 Season – Indianapolis News | Indiana weather | Indiana Traffic

CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) – In a few short weeks, a Central Indiana Christmas staple will return for the 2024 season, bringing with it “the most wonderful time of the year.”

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt will run from November 23 to December 24, and officials are pleased to announce this year’s lineup.

More than 100 entertainment groups are scheduled to perform. German artisans will also demonstrate their skills in the Christkindlmarkt Werkstatt (workshop).

In addition to the artists, performers include a wide variety of artists, including Jay Foxx & Jammin Herman, Jenny DeVoe, Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio, Alex Meixner Band and many more.

The market will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Opening hours from Wednesday to Sunday are listed below:

• Wednesday and Thursday: 16:00–21:00.
• Friday and Saturday: noon – 21:00.
• Sunday: noon – 20:00.

There are special hours on certain market days:

• Wednesday, November 27: noon – 9:00 p.m.
• Thanksgiving Day, November 28: CLOSED
• Monday and Tuesday, December 16–17: 4–9 p.m.
• Monday, December 23: noon – 9:00 p.m.
• Christmas Eve: noon – 16:00.
• Christmas: CLOSED

The holiday market will feature special themed days, including Colts Fest in Indianapolis on Dec. 1, celebrating the Colts’ expansion into Germany and Austria.

Here are some other special days to look out for:

• Opening ceremony: 11:00 – 12:00 November 23.
• Military Appreciation Day: noon – 8 p.m.
• Christkindlmarkt beer competition: 17:00–18:00, December 20.

A complete list of other days can be found here.

For more information about this year’s market, visit their website.