Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Carmel, Indiana

Carmel Christkindlmarkt is an authentic German-style Christmas market running November through December in downtown Carmel. Browse dozens of vendor huts selling German-heritage gifts and food, watch artisans demonstrate woodworking and glassblowing, ice skate at Carter Green, and enjoy holiday music and performances. Separate applications for food and product vendors.

Carmel Farmers Market runs Saturdays May through September at Carter Green in downtown Carmel—a producer-only market where vendors must sell Indiana-grown and Indiana-produced agricultural goods. No craft items. Established Saturday-morning crowd of shoppers buying directly from farmers and food makers.

Carmel International Arts Festival brings national artists to the Carmel Arts and Design District in mid-September for a juried fine-art and fine-craft show. Founded by Rosemary Waters, the festival has become a cornerstone event for Carmel's arts community — Main Street transforms into "Rosemary Waters Way" during the festival in recognition of her legacy.

Carmel Winter Farmers Market is in its third year at the Six Eleven location (611 3rd Avenue SW), hosting 60 vendors offering produce, fresh milk, meats, and breakfast options. Occasional live music adds to the experience. Vendors must reside in Indiana and sell only Indiana-grown or produced agricultural products. You must grow and/or produce at least 50% of everything you sell; no middleman purchases allowed. No craft items of any type are permitted. Food vendors need a seasonal Hamilton County Health Department permit; prepared foods must come from a certified kitchen.

Held in Carmel, CarmelFest is Indiana's largest Independence Day celebration—a two-day festival featuring a patriotic parade, live music on multiple stages, a marketplace of craft and food vendors, a beer and wine garden, a kids zone, local artist demonstrations, and fireworks. The event draws thousands of festival-goers throughout the region and is a well-established summer tradition for families and friends across Indiana.