Festivals in Carmel, Indiana

Art of Wine

Type: Beer and Wine Festival
Location: Carmel
Month: Spring/Summer
Description: Official beer and wine festival in Carmel, likely featuring local and regional offerings.


Artomobilia

Type: Car Festival
Location: Carmel
Month: September
Description: Event for car enthusiasts in the Arts & Design District, with car displays and access to local galleries.
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Boulevard Brews/Brews on the Boulevard

Type: Beer Festival
Location: Midtown Plaza and Monon Boulevard, Carmel
Month: July
Description: Sampling unique and flavorful beers from Indiana breweries, with food trucks and live music.
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Farmer’s Market

Type: Market
Location: Carmel
Month: Spring to Fall
Description: Fresh produce and goods from local farmers, potentially a festival with additional activities.
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Winter Market

Type: Market
Location: Carmel
Month: Winter
Description: Winter version of the Farmer’s Market, possibly with holiday themes and crafts.
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Carmel on Canvas

Type: Art Festival
Location: Carmel
Month: September
Description: Plein air painting competition and art exhibit, offering over $13,000 in prize money for artists.


CarmelFest

Type: Community Festival
Location: Carmel
Month: July
Description: Beloved summer tradition with live entertainment, food, marketplace, fireworks, and a patriotic parade.
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International Arts Festival

Type: Art Festival
Location: Main Street and Rangeline Road, Carmel
Month: Fall
Description: Artists from around the world showcase their talents, with a street party, ART ROCKS!, on Saturday night.
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Mooncake Festival

Type: Chinese Festival
Location: Carmel
Month: Fall (mid-autumn)
Description: Features dragon parade, traditional Chinese dancing, music, and mooncakes, celebrating Chinese culture.


Octoberfest

Type: German Festival
Location: Carmel
Month: October
Description: Celebrates German culture with food, music, and activities, often family-friendly with polka and games.


Porchfest

Type: Music Festival
Location: Main Street, Carmel
Month: Summer
Description: Block party with live music on porches, supporting local musicians and community engagement.


Taste of Carmel

Type: Food Festival
Location: Carmel
Month: Fall
Description: Food fest benefiting Orchard Park Elementary School, with over 1,000 visitors and 50 vendors.
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Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Type: Holiday Market Festival
Location: Carmel
Month: November/December
Description: German-themed holiday market, rated #1 nationally, with Santa visits and holiday lights.
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Stuckey Farm Harvest Festival

Type: Harvest Festival
Location: Sheridan, near Carmel
Month: September to October
Description: Activities like wagon rides, 8-acre corn maze, pig races, popular among Carmel residents.
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Carmel Jazz Fest

Type: Music Festival
Location: Carmel
Month: August
Description: Multi-day, multi-stage festival featuring jazz, blues, and R&B, with local vendors.


Meet Me on Main

Type: Art and Music Festival
Location: Carmel Arts & Design District
Month: Monthly/Seasonal
Description: Includes live music, face painting, caricatures, and late-night shopping, enhancing community arts.
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Family Concert Series at the Gazebo

Type: Music Festival
Location: Gazebo in Carmel
Month: Summer
Description: Free series of family concerts, encouraging community vitality with picnic suppers and lawn chairs.
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Festival of Ice

Type: Winter Festival
Location: The Ice at Carter Green, Carmel
Month: January
Description: Features ice carving demonstrations, competitions, chili cook-off, and skating, a unique winter event.
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Indianapolis-Carmel Children’s Festival

Type: Children’s Festival
Location: Carmel
Month: April
Description: Fun for families with bounce park, mini golf, carnival games, magician, and family resources.
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