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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Alphorn players perform classic tunes.
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The Bavarian Sweet Shoppe, which offers European candies, chocolate and German Lebkuchen hearts, debuted at this year’s festival.
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Carmel Christkindlmarkt CEO and Market Master Maria Murphy welcomes guests to the event.
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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.
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The Carmel Christkindlmarkt features food and gift vendors in dozens of matching huts.
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Mack Raynor of Stevens Puppets previews a show in the Werkstatt, a hutt added this year to feature demonstrations.
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The Glühwein Pyramid sells warm mulled wine and other beverages.