Community Activities
Community Activities
The Community Activities Department’s mission is to encourage and support the interaction of neighbors, friends, families and visitors through the shared experience of special events, programs, and gatherings which bring the community together by creating opportunities to interact, celebrate, enrich people’s lives, and promote inclusiveness.
Do I need to apply for a permit?
Thank you for considering holding your event in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Whether it’s a festival, holiday celebration, walk/marathon, ceremony, party, or filming the City’s parks, streets and beach are ready for you.
Events
Every year the City holds many different events throughout the year.
We are still working on getting some of the dates nailed down for events later in the year, so keep checking back on updates for your favorites like Culinary Week, Sandcastle Contest, Community Day, and more.
Here’s to another fun, and event-ful year!
*HOMECRAFTERS’ UPDATE - PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer accepting participants for the Homecrafters’ Marketplace 2024. Check back with us in Spring 2025 for the next jurying date.
Farmers’ Market
The Carmel Farmers’ Market is held on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Sixth Avenue between Junipero and Mission Streets.