Carmel cancels Christkindlmarkt, ice skating due to coronavirus concerns

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12 thoughts on “Carmel cancels Christkindlmarkt, ice skating due to coronavirus concerns

    1. If I recall correctly, the city provided funding to support security and the property used for the event. They were a sponsor as well.

    2. We/city gave them a subsidy, paid all the bills, used paid city labor, and they kept the income then announced they were in the black. City Council gave lip service to a full accounting but never happened. Just like the hotel

  1. See what happens when you get too many “thoughtful and really intelligent people” together. Oh yes, I just love the kings new clothes.

  2. Smart move. We’ll probably be in the middle of the 2nd wave by then, and the city would likely have to pay penalties for a last minute cancellation.

    1. They may be looking at models that the rest of us have not found out about yet and are listening to science, and not wishing to put more people in harm’s way. Mid-November could be a disaster like it was in the 1918 pandemic

  3. In previous years, Christkindlmarkt poobahs fell all over themselves reporting attendance and revenue estimates as soon as the seasons ended.

    Not so in 2020. We still don’t know those numbers but did learn the ice skating venue took in less in 2019 than 2018.

    Novelty has a way of wearing off. Fast.

  4. This is a cost cutting move….using COVID as they way to save face….this year at least…but I DID enjoy it…the first 2 years! It kinda did wear off after that….but I have those MUGS!

  5. It’s a tragedy to have to cancel the amazing and incredible Christkindlmarkt and the ice skating rink. It’s been a huge boom to the city and so much fun for the kids and families. It is such a unique and amazing venue… it’s got to recover & continue next year. I think with precautions it still could have gone this year… even if in a negative income situation… as having it promotes the entire city and region and the restaurants and neighboring businesses .. Oliver’s Twist, thé Cake Bake, InCycle and so many close in proximity. I’m sure it was a difficult decision & if I was in the committee I would have voted a different course. But we will miss it this year & then celebrate its return next year!! I love the city planners that conceived of the idea… it puts our incredible Palladium in the spotlight as it’s in its backyard… people see the uniqueness and incredibleness of Carmel through the venues on its doorsteps.

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