Snapshot: Carmel Christkindlmarkt readies for season

Ann Marie Shambaugh

1 year ago

Alphorn players perform classic tunes.

The Bavarian Sweet Shoppe, which offers European candies, chocolate and German Lebkuchen hearts, debuted at this year’s festival.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt CEO and Market Master Maria Murphy welcomes guests to the event.

Dani Spangler, owner of Tinker children’s boutique, pauses in the Kinderboutique hut. This is the first year Tinker products have been sold at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt.

Mack Raynor of Stevens Puppets previews a show in the Werkstatt, a hutt added this year to feature demonstrations.

The Glühwein Pyramid sells warm mulled wine and other beverages.

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt held a VIP and preview day Nov. 16. New offerings this year include a Werkstatt for demonstrations, chimney cakes, German-style soups, a candy shop and Carmel-branded wearables. The holiday market runs Nov. 19 through Dec. 30 at Carter Green. Visit CarmelChristkindlmarkt.com to learn more. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)

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