The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has been voted Best Holiday Market in the United States for the second time from the USA Today 10Best competition. The candidates were selected by a panel of experts and 10Best editors, and then the public voted for their favorites. The Carmel Christkindlmarkt also received the first-place spot in 2019.

“I am proud of all the people who work so hard to organize and operate our Chriskindlmarkt,” said Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard. “These rankings are important because it helps Carmel continue to be recognized as an exceptional city across the U.S., which in turn helps our economic development and recruitment efforts.”

Maria Murphy, market master and CEO of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, said the market is honored to have earned this title against so much fierce competition. “Every year, we do all we can to bring the true, authentic holiday magic of a German market to central Indiana,” Murphy said. “We are delighted that the public sees our efforts and loves the market as much as all of our staff, volunteers and vendors do.”

Voting took place throughout late November and December, and participants could vote every day for their favorite market.

Other markets on the list of winners include:

1. Carmel Christkindlmarkt – Carmel, IN
2. Bethlehem Christkindlmarkt - Bethlehem, PA
3. Christkindlmarket Chicago - Chicago, IL
4. Old World Christmas Market - Elkhart Lake, WI
5. Denver Christkindl Market - Denver, CO
6. Tomball German Fest - Tomball, TX
7. Georgetown Christmas Market - Georgetown, CO
8. Nutcracker Market - Houston, TX
9. European Christmast Market - St. Paul, MN
10. Downtown Holiday Market - Washington, D.C.

The Carmel Christkindklmarkt will remain open through Dec. 24, and will close for the 2021 season beginning Dec. 25.