Festival Activities
July 3 (1pm - 10pm) & July 4 (Noon - 10pm)
Endless fun for all ages!
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Beer & Wine Garden
Attention all beer and wine lovers! Sample a wide variety of the finest local and regional beers and wines. Our garden provides the perfect setting to sit back, relax, and enjoy the live music and festivities. We look forward to seeing you at our beer and wine garden!
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KidsZone
Looking for a fun-filled day for your kids? Bring them to the KidsZone, where they can enjoy a wide range of exciting activities such as bungee jumping, obstacle courses, rock climbing, and rides! Your kids will have a blast and make new friends while enjoying the many attractions in a safe and supervised environment. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to give your children an unforgettable day of fun and adventure!
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Live Music
Celebrate in style with live music on multiple stages throughout two days! Join us at CarmelFest and enjoy incredible performances from a wide range of musical genres. From classic rock to country and everything in between, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So, bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and appetite, and prepare to be blown away by the amazing talent on stage. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to enjoy great music and celebrate America's independence with your friends and family!
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Local Artists
Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness some amazing local artist’s demonstrations at CarmelFest! Come and be inspired by the creativity of the talented artists who call this community their home.
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Delicious Food & Drinks
Come and taste some amazing local cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. From sweet treats to savory bites and refreshing drinks, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Prepare your taste buds!
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Dippin Dots
Dippin' Dots are tiny beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet and flavored ice. In 1988, microbiologist Curt Jones used his knowledge of cryogenic technology to invent Dippin’ Dots – an unconventional ice cream treat that’s remarkably fresh and flavorful, introducing the world to beaded ice cream
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3 in 1 Restaurant
3 in 1 Restaurant serves up a flavorful fusion of Mexican, Honduran, and American cuisine. From street-style tacos to hearty burgers and traditional Central American favorites, there’s something delicious for everyone to enjoy!
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Aroma Experience
Aroma Indian Cuisine brings the rich, vibrant flavors of India to CarmelFest with a menu full of authentic dishes, including savory curries, fragrant biryanis, and fresh-baked naan — a must-try for spice lovers and foodies alike!
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Big Bear Shaved Ice
Big Bear Shaved Ice is your go-to spot for cool, refreshing treats! Serving up colorful, fluffy shaved ice in a variety of fun flavors — perfect for beating the summer heat at CarmelFest.
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Bubble Tea Lady
The Bubble Tea Lady serves up fun, flavorful bubble teas in a variety of fruity and creamy blends — all topped with those signature chewy tapioca pearls. Cool off and sip happy at CarmelFest!
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Dolce Vita Gelato and Crepes
Dolce Vita Gelato brings the sweet life to CarmelFest with rich, creamy gelato and fresh-made crepes. Using high-quality ingredients and traditional Italian techniques, they serve up a delicious variety of flavors and fillings — perfect for a refreshing treat or a light, indulgent snack
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Greek's Pizzeria
Greek's Pizzeria has been serving delicious pizza and breadsticks to our loyal friends in Carmel and the surrounding areas for years! Our fresh, homemade hand tossed dough, Greek's Italian sauce, select blended cheeses, with gourmet toppings and method of preparation make our pizzas more flavorful and original than others. It's our taste!
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Indi Taco
Indi Taco puts a unique twist on tradition by blending global flavors with classic tacos. With bold ingredients and creative combinations, their handcrafted tacos are a flavor-packed favorite you won’t want to miss at CarmelFest!
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Joella's Hot Chicken
The place where hearts are always warm and the chicken is spiced just right. At Joella's, we'll spice our 100% antibiotic-free, hormone-free, all-natural chicken just the way you like - from just enough heat to bring out the flavors and warm your heart, to Fire-In Da-Hole, bless your heart.
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Kona Ice
Kona Ice offers delicious, refreshing shaved ice with a tropical twist! Our vibrant Kona Entertainment Vehicle brings the fun to you, serving up customizable, flavor-packed snow cones made with premium ingredients. Perfect for parties, events, and fundraisers, Kona Ice is a cool treat for all ages. Book us today and turn any gathering into a tropical escape!
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Petos Bakery
Peto’s Greek Cuisine brings authentic Mediterranean flavor to CarmelFest with fresh, made-from-scratch Greek favorites like gyros, souvlaki, baklava, and more. A perfect stop for bold, savory bites with a taste of tradition!
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Petos
Peto’s Greek Cuisine brings authentic Mediterranean flavor to CarmelFest with fresh, made-from-scratch Greek favorites like gyros, souvlaki, baklava, and more. A perfect stop for bold, savory bites with a taste of tradition!
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Rick's Boatyard
We’re a local restaurant excited to bring a taste of summer from 38th Street to CarmelFest! Many Carmel residents already visit us, and being part of your event would mean a lot. We serve crowd favorites like lobster rolls, deep-fried cheesesteak egg rolls, buffalo chicken Caesar salad, burgers, and a variety of tacos. More photos available upon request!
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Samosa n Sauce
In 2022, Samosa n Sauce was established in Indianapolis, Indiana to get people excited about samosas and sauce. Our samosas are inspired by Tanzanian street food and infuses Caribbean and other flavors around the world. With over 60 samosa flavors on rotation, you are sure to have a samosaiting experience and find your absolute favorite flavor. Get samosaited! Get sauce-ited!
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Triple Boba and Sweets
Triple Boba Sweets brings fun and flavor to CarmelFest with their signature bubble teas, sweet treats, and Asian-inspired desserts. From chewy boba to colorful creations, it’s the perfect stop for something cool, sweet, and totally Instagram-worthy!
EXCITING Vendors to Discover
at the MarketPlace!
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Voice and Performance School
Artist Development Studio
Your Premier Vocal and Performance School
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Off The Wall Sports
Off The Wall Sports offers adult and youth soccer leagues, youth flag football, and summer camps in a fun, competitive environment. Lil' Kickers is a soccer-based child development program for kids 18 months to 12 years old, building skills and confidence through play.
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Living Well Designs
We are a local custom-design company specializing in a variety of shirts using DTF, vinyl, and sublimation. We work with customers to create single shirts up to bulk orders of 100+. We work with school groups, families, sports teams, and other organizations, and we also enjoy putting together collections to showcase at local events. We also make various gift items, including sublimated keychains and earrings.
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Indy Fudge
At Indy Fudge, we bring joy and indulgence to every fairgoer with our award-winning, handcrafted fudge and premium chocolates. Based in the Indianapolis Metro area, we specialize in luxury, high-quality confections that elevate the chocolate-tasting experience. Our journey began with a passion for creating unforgettable moments through the art of fudge. Each batch is crafted with the finest ingredients to ensure a rich, creamy texture and bold flavors that keep customers coming back for more. From classic favorites like Chocolate Walnut to unique flavors that surprise and delight, we take pride in offering a diverse selection to satisfy every sweet tooth.
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Baby Liebies
Baby Liebies is all about handmade organic baby and kids clothes. We offer our clothes in sizes newborn to 5T. We provide excellent quality clothes in comfortable styles, with a focus on having a unique assortment of prints, appealing to both boys and girls.
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Damsel in Defense
My name is Kari Baird and I sell Damsel in Defense which is stun guns, concealed carry purses, pepper spray, alarms etc. I have been married for 25 years and have 1 son who is 24. I love to go to events like Carmelfest and meet and network with all the customers and friends. Thank you for supporting my small business! I appreciate you all!
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Happy and Hannahmade LLC
Hi! My name is Hannah and I create happy, handmade polymer clay jewelry. I love using color, florals, and experimenting with patterns in my jewelry. I am inspired by things that bring me joy, and I hope that you feel that same joy when you wear my pieces!
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Max and Pippa
Max and Pippa was born out of my pure love of retail, especially when it comes to moms and their little ones. Inspired by my adorable grandson, Max, and my trendy grandmother spirit, Pippa, I created a space filled with adorable baby clothes and stylish apparel for moms of all ages.
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Nectar of the Vine
We are a family owned & operated business for over 20 years now. We want to provide a fun, new way for people to enjoy wine. Our company is stationed in Middlefield, Ohio but our entire line of signature Wine Frappés and other gourmet products can be found at events across the country. We have built a wonderful client base at these events and look forward to returning year after year to introduce new flavors and to bring our product to our friends & new friends at these events.
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Window Nation
Window Nation is a leading provider of high-quality replacement windows and doors, committed to delivering unmatched expertise and exceptional products to homeowners across the nation. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Window Nation continues to set the industry standard for excellence.
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Imago Dei Restorative Health
Imago Dei means "image of God". We view the human body as fearfully and wonderfully made by God with remarkable abilities to recover from illness and thrive. Although we live in a broken world with broken bodies, we are committed to educating patients on the best path to restore their health by uncovering root causes of their disease and empowering them to approach their own wellness through both modern medicine and holistic solutions.
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Bar Keepers Friend
Bar Keepers Friend is a Family-owned cleaning company based in Indianapolis. Used in homes, businesses, and institutions worldwide, our industrial-strength cleaning products safely and gently remove rust, mineral deposits, grease, and baked-on stains from a wide variety of surfaces. Try it on cookware, shower doors, rusty grills, and more!
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LifeWise Academy Carmel Clay
A released time religious instruction program focused on Bible-based character education.
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ASP of Indiana
Our organization seeks to promote pro life candidates and policies, seeking common ground, to promote the common good, through common sense policies.
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LiveLovePaintStudio LLC
Livelovepaint Studio LLC is a party entertainment company bringing fun art experiences to any party or event! We have provided face painting and glitter tattoos to over 1000 happy customers in the Hamilton County area and surrounding areas of Indianapolis. We have been in business over 10 years and love bringing joy to kiddos though art and fun!
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Gymboree Play & Music
We are a locally owned and operated franchise offering time-tested, expert-crafted play and learn classes for children ages 0-6.
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Regal Cinemas
Regal Village Park Stadium 17 has been a landmark theatre in the Carmel area! We are excited to bring a Superior Entertainment Experience by providing joy through extraordinary experiences!
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Hats by JRX5Creations
We are a husband and wife team who both love hats. Our business started back in 2020 and we were making earrings. We started to make some hats for my husband and we realized how much more fun it was. We are based out of southern Illinois but love to travel around for different events.
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Event Nest Carmel
Event Nest Carmel is women owned business offering space to celebrate events such as birthday parties, corporate events, family gatherings and vendor events. The space is located in the heart of Carmel with capacity up to 150 people.
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Whimsies
Whimsies is a brand of clothing founded in a garage in Muncie. It then grew to be an award-winning boutique that has won the town's best boutique every year since it opened in 2020. Whimsies' owner is now a Carmel resident and is excited to bring the brand to a new market.
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The Roaming Artist
My name is Miranda Senteney, and I am a traveling fine art photographer. My journey began in the darkroom, where I developed my own film and photographs. Over the years, I've been fortunate to travel to stunning locations, and last year, I decided to share my work with others. Every photograph in my collection has been captured by me, offering a unique perspective of the world. When I’m not traveling, I enjoy quality time with my husband and three dogs.
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Bach to Rock
Bach to Rock is a music school for all ages, skill levels, and musical genres. They offer private lessons, group classes, bands, camps, and birthday parties. Learn from professional musicians and refine your skills at Bach to Rock!
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Busy Bee Headbands
Locally made in Carmel since 2011, these high-quality handmade headbands will be your new favorite headbands for exercise and fashion.
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Sparrow Design Co. Apparel
We are a family business from Anderson, In.
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Master Yoo's Tae Kwon Do
Master Yoo’s Tae Kwon Do is a leading provider of martial arts instruction for children, adults and families in Carmel area. We strive to give our students the highest quality martial arts instruction and valuable skills for daily life: cooperation, respect, self-control, focus, and confidence. The positive character traits that develop will help them at work and school, at home and on the playing field.
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Carmel Democratic Club
The Carmel Democratic Club is a non profit organization that supports the Carmel Community through community involvement and volunteering, social and educational activities, and local Democratic candidate support.
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Evan Peacock Photography, LLC
I am a 19 year old photographer from Carmel. I started doing photography when I was 16 as a creative outlet, and found that I really enjoyed it! I've been doing it ever since!
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The Petal Pusher Co.
The Petal Pusher Co. was built on the foundation of finding beauty in imperfection. Life imitates art, and art allows the soul to shine brighter than the brightest sun. Why objectify when subjectivity speaks? Each piece we design is meant to invoke emotion. You inspire us. Embrace the perfectly imperfect
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Family Roots Salsa
A good salsa is like family - unique tastes blended with love to bring out the best in one another. For generations, our family has been finding such perfect harmony in making, and enjoying, our homemade salsa. We hope you enjoy it too!
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Carmel Community Players
We are an all-volunteer community theatre, the longest running theatre group in Carmel. We have performed over 150 shows since our founding in 1993.
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D1 Training Carmel
We are the place for THE ATHLETE. We train everybody like athletes and are built on division 1 strength and conditioning programs!
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Carmel Symphony Orchestra
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is the fully professional Resident Orchestra of The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, IN.
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Rock-A-Toy
Description goes At Rock-A-Toy, we believe in more than just baby gifts — we create timeless keepsakes that celebrate childhood, nurture imagination, and support meaningful craftsmanship. Our collection features soft, gender-neutral designs made from high-quality, baby-safe materials. From cozy crochet cardigans to charming amigurumi rattles and dolls, every item reflects warmth, sustainability, and cultural artistry here.
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Downsized Designs LLC
We are a unique online gift shop featuring custom laser-cut and laser-etched/engraved designs on wood and other mediums. We are one of the world's largest Etsy sellers. We are based in Carmel, Indiana. Be sure to like/follow our Etsy page as well as our Facebook and Instagram pages to always be kept in the loop and new and exciting items in our shop.
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Cochran Exteriors
Cochran Exteriors is a trusted Indianapolis area company specializing in roofing, siding, windows, and doors. They’ve completed thousands of projects, have an A+ rating with the BBB, and were named one of the Top 100 Roofing Contractors in the nation.
Want to be a Carmelfest Vendor?

We need Volunteers!

Whether you can donate a few hours or the entire day, your time and effort will make a difference. This festival is made possible by the incredible people who generously give their time to help us bring this event to life, and we want you to be a part of it too.