Food and entertainment updates for the 2023 fair announced by Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Carmel, Indiana – The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is thrilled to present its updated schedule of food, entertainment, and more for the 2023 season as the holidays get near.

A sneak peek of the newest additions to the Market, such as the Spielhaus, where visitors may visit Santa and take part in other meet-and-greet events, was released by the organizers in a release on Tuesday.

The Spielhaus is not the only new addition to the Market; there will also be a Kinderecke kid’s area with lots of free arts and crafts, as well as a Werkstatt area where German artists may showcase their skills in glassblowing and woodworking.

A handful of the new huts and what they have to offer event attendees are listed below.

• Speisekammer: Provides a wide variety of specialty oils, vinegars, and loose-leaf teas.
• Holzbildhauer: Artist and wood carver Joachim Seitfudem is here to sell nativities, small figurines, and other art from the Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps.
• Perlkönig: The popular jewelry vendor returns to the Market with an array of jewelry from the renowned German designer, Perlkönig.
• Räucherschinken Haus: Market-goers can enjoy “Prague Ham,” or pit-smoked ham cooked over an open wood fire.
• Trüffel & Mehr: Specialty chocolate truffles, as well as chocolate shaped like tools, cars, cameras, and more.

There will be a number of delicious dining options in addition to the Market tents.

• Döner Kebab: A German-style Döner Kebab or rotisserie meat shaved onto bread and served with toppings.
• Herzhafte Suppen: Varieties of new delicious soups will be available here.
• Stroopwafels: Fresh Stroopwafels with a caramel filling
• Käsespätzle: A creamy, cheesy noodle dish topped with crispy onions.

New barrel eating rooms are another addition to the Market, available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. Away from the Market, the dining spaces have “cozy enclaves” and “faux fireplaces” where patrons may sit and warm up.
Opening dates for the Christkindlmarkt are November 18–December 24. Below is a list of the Market’s hours.

• Mondays and Tuesdays: Closed
• Wednesdays and Thursdays: 4 – 9 p.m.
• Fridays and Saturdays: Noon – 9 p.m.
• Sundays: Noon – 8 p.m.
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.