# Festivals in Carmel 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Carmel 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Carmel. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Carmel, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Carmel listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Carmel

- **Event Name**: Rhino Down debuts at “Corks in Carmel” Wine Fest!
  - **Description**: Major Announcement!! We’re thrilled to have been asked to play at “Corks in Carmel” Wine Fest!  Sat, Oct 3rd, 1-5pm more details to follow! 

Wine Lovers + Rhino Down Fans = A Great Pairing!! 🍷🎶🤟
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carmel/rhino-down-debuts-at-corks-in-carmel-wine-fest/200029359791745
  - **Venue**: Carmel Arts & Design District
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- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest
  - **Description**: Celebrate the arrival of fall at Carmel's annual Oktoberfest at Carmel City Center. This free, family-friendly event brings the community together for an evening of live music, local food and beverages, shopping, and festive seasonal fun.

Guests can enjo
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carmel/oktoberfest/200030699563405
  - **Venue**: Carmel City Center
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, oktoberfest, live-music, shopping
- **Event Name**: World Food Championships Competition
  - **Description**: Come out and cheer us on in the live fire event!  
This multi-day culinary competition is recognized as the world’s largest Food Sport event, attracting hundreds of chefs, home cooks, and pitmasters from around the globe
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carmel/world-food-championships-competition/200030424331205
  - **Venue**: Indiana State Fair Grounds
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  - **Categories**: sports, contests, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: THE CARMEL TASTES, TUNES AND CRAFT FESTIVAL
  - **Description**: Get ready to munch, groove, and craft your way through a fun-filled day of flavors, beats, and handmade cool stuff! Calling Vendors.About this EventTHE CARMEL TASTES, TUNES AND CRAFT FESTIVALGreat Food • L
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carmel/the-carmel-tastes-tunes-and-craft-festival/100001995186226713
  - **Venue**: 525 N End Dr
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, music, food-drinks, entertainment, live-music, art, shopping, business, performances, trips-adventures, harvest-festival, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals, holiday
- **Event Name**: 2026 Indiana Women's Running Festival
  - **Description**: The largest women's-only running event in Indiana, half-marathon, 10K, & 5K. Join us!
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carmel/2026-indiana-womens-running-festival/200029165585756
  - **Venue**: Carmel,Indiana.U.S.A
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  - **Categories**: festivals, marathons, sports
- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest 5K
  - **Description**: A New Super Fun 5K that Starts at Big Lug Canteen...  
Run/Walk on the Fast/Flat Shaded Monon Trail and Finish with a Nice Cold Oktoberfest Festbier!
Awesome New Oktoberfest 5K Course for a New PR… Stay for the Oktoberfest After Party with Live Music!
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:45 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carmel/oktoberfest-5k/200030469930608
  - **Venue**: Big Lug Canteen
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  - **Categories**: oktoberfest, music, entertainment, workshops, live-music, trips-adventures, parties
- **Event Name**: The Big Feed at Niemann Harvest Market in Carmel
  - **Description**: So many samples in one place!   Come try the local offerings at this huge sampling event.  We’ll be loaded up to give you lots of pie samples all day long!
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carmel/the-big-feed-at-niemann-harvest-market-in-carmel/200030465175434
  - **Venue**: Niemann Harvest Market - Carmel, IN
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  - **Categories**: harvest-festival
- **Event Name**: Carmel Christkindlmarkt - 3 Days!
  - **Description**: Free To Attend - Bring The Family!
Friday 6 PM to 8 PM
Saturday 6 PM to 8:30 PM
Sunday 2:30 PM to 5 PM
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carmel/carmel-christkindlmarkt-3-days/200030399555445
  - **Venue**: Carmel Christkindlmarkt
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## Trending Events in Carmel

- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Carmel, IN
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Carmel
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- **Event Name**: Staind: Break The Cycle Anniversary Tour
  - **Description**: Staind, Seether, Hoobastank & Hinder

Venue: Ruoff Music Center
Noblesville, IN

Date: 26 Sep, 2026 - 06:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Noblesville, Indiana
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- **Event Name**: Art Garfunkel
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
🏠 Address: 1 Center Green, Carmel, IN 46032
🌆 City: Carmel
📍 Location: 39.9695, -86.1304🌟 Be part of history at Art Garfunkel, an extraordinary gathering that will
  - **Venue**: The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
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- **Event Name**: Snarky Puppy Tickets
  - **Description**: Groovy rhythms and next-level musicianship from Snarky Puppy bringing pure jazz-funk energy 🎶
Complex sounds, smooth vibes, and a performance full of musical brilliance.
#SnarkyPuppy #JazzFusion #FunkVibes #LiveMusic #GrooveSession #MusicLovers #OnRepeat
  - **Venue**: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts
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- **Event Name**: Lou Gramm
  - **Venue**: The Payne & Mencias Palladium At Allied Solutions Center For The Performing Arts
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- **Event Name**: Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers
  - **Venue**: The Payne & Mencias Palladium At Allied Solutions Center For The Performing Arts
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- **Event Name**: Carmel Days 2026 - "Small Town, Big Fun!"
  - **Description**: Come join us for this FREE, family friendly event!
Watch the PARADE that runs through the Village starting at 11am, and then join us at the Rec Field, at 86 Five Rd. Carmel, ME for FOOD, FIREWORKS, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES!
Don't miss this e
  - **Venue**: Mick Fahey Recreation Field
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- **Event Name**: Chris Botti in Carmel By The Sea
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Chris Botti is Live at Sunset Center on Friday, October 2, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Chris Botti is hitting Sunset Center on Friday, October 2, 2026, and with chart-topping
  - **Venue**: Sunset Center
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Carmel International Film Festival
  - **Description**: This is a four day celebration of film, movies, and television in the most beautiful setting in the world, Carmel-by-the-Sea. 

Attendees will be treated to four days of international and local filmmakers screening films in the world class Golden Bough Th
  - **Venue**: Monte Verde Street between 8th and 9th, Carmel, CA, United States, California 93923
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Carmel?
  - **A:** Rhino Down debuts at “Corks in Carmel” Wine Fest! (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 pm at Carmel Arts & Design District), Oktoberfest (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at Carmel City Center), World Food Championships Competition (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 08:00 am at Indiana State Fair Grounds), THE CARMEL TASTES, TUNES AND CRAFT FESTIVAL (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at 525 N End Dr), 2026 Indiana Women's Running Festival (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:30 am at Carmel,Indiana.U.S.A).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Carmel?
  - **A:** THE CARMEL TASTES, TUNES AND CRAFT FESTIVAL (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at 525 N End Dr).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Carmel today September 26, 2026?
  - **A:** THE CARMEL TASTES, TUNES AND CRAFT FESTIVAL (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at 525 N End Dr), Oktoberfest 5K (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:45 am at Big Lug Canteen).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Carmel this weekend September 25–27, 2026?
  - **A:** THE CARMEL TASTES, TUNES AND CRAFT FESTIVAL (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at 525 N End Dr), Oktoberfest 5K (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:45 am at Big Lug Canteen).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Carmel in September 2026?
  - **A:** THE CARMEL TASTES, TUNES AND CRAFT FESTIVAL (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at 525 N End Dr), Oktoberfest 5K (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:45 am at Big Lug Canteen).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Carmel?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Carmel on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Carmel?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Carmel?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Carmel include Carmel Arts & Design District, Carmel City Center, Indiana State Fair Grounds.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Carmel?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Carmel include Rhino Down, Experience Carmel, Big Borg BBQ.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Carmel?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Carmel.

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