CarmelFest 2016

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and execution of the event,” Sexton said. “My whole team has been phenomenal as far as taking ownership of their roles.”

As a CarmelFest volunteer for five years, Sexton said CarmelFest has continually Gary Sexton seemed well prepared for his role improved the parade entertainment. as CarmelFest chairman last year.

“The quality of our entrants has Yet nothing is quite as valuable as never been better,” Sexton said. a year of experience in that role.

“Every year, we’re excited to have a “Experience is important for learnbetter and better parade with more ing what roadblocks lie ahead and entertainment, more things to see, how to better deal with it,” said more floats, more music.”

Sexton, in the second year of a threeSexton estimates 50,000 people year chairman stint. “So I feel I’m betSexton attend CarmelFest activities. ter prepared to handle little situations “The parade route is two miles long, and that arise, preparing for the festival as well as people are three and four deep on both sides things that occur during the festival.” of the road for that whole distance,” Sexton Sexton said he realized he couldn’t be in several places at once during the July 3 and 4 festival. said. “You have to get your lawn chair out really early, because if you wait until the day “I rely on a huge number of volunteers and of the parade, there is not a space for a lawn committee people that are super helpful and chair anywhere.” have a lot of years of experience doing what Sexton will conclude his chairmanship after they do,” said Sexton, who had been in charge the 2017 festival. of the facilities committee before taking the “I’m looking forward to recruiting the next chairman’s post. co-chair for next year and help that person “I’ve learned a lot from previous chairmen, transition into the role and pass along evGary Frey and Jeff Worrell, who have really erything I’ve learned over the last couple of lent their support and expertise in helping me years,” Sexton said. transition from year to year with the planning

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Contestants ready for talent show

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Breanna Jaffe, Indianapolis, and Reilly Spiller, Westfield. Burgess and Eckelbarger were 2015 semifinalists.

Courtney Krauter has already had one moAlexandria Boaz, who moved to Carmel with ment of glory in CarmelFest Has Talent. her parents in December, earned a Krauter, then a Carmel Middle semifinal spot in the 18-and-older School student, captured the 12-andcategory. under division when she was 12 years “The reason I am competing in old. the CarmelFest is because my dad “It was insane,” said Krauter, who told me about the opportunity, and I sang Barbra Streisand’s “Don’t Rain decided to seize it,” Boaz said. “I also on My Parade.” thought it would be really cool to perWhen she was eligible for the 13 to Krauter form on the Fourth of July.”

17 age group, she entered twice but Boaz, who will be a Middle Tennessee wasn’t selected, so she skipped it until this State sophomore this fall after transferring year. from Illinois State, has performed the national “I was ill-prepared, because I hadn’t pracanthem at several sporting events, including ticed my song a lot,” said Krauter, who lives in a University of Illinois men’s basketball game Carmel and will be a Herron High School seand a Chicago White Sox game. nior. “I listened to the other girls singing, and they were awesome. So I was going in there a The semi-finalists little nervous. I was shocked when I made the top five. I was really proud of myself.”

12 and younger – Ben Boyce, Carmel; Keegan Krauter, 17, sang “Cups” (“When I’m Gone”) Connor, Westfield; Jill McCoskey, Noblesville; during the audition, but isn’t sure what she Lori Olin, Greenfield; Allie Rosenfeld, Carmel will sing in the semifinals July 3. The top three 13 to 17 years old – Alexandra Burgess, advance to the July 4 final. Krauter, who deNoblesville; Grace Eckelbarger, Noblesville; scribes her singing style as a belter, has perBreanna Jaffe, Indianapolis; Courtney Krauter, Carmel; Reilly Spiller, Westfield formed in musicals for Civic Theatre’s Youth 18 and older – Alexandria Boaz, Carmel; Amy Artists Program and Summer Stock Stage.

Conrad, Westfield; Gerald Dycus, Indianapolis; In addition to Krauter, the 13 to 17 age Jayson Hofmeister, Sweetser; Seth Voegele, group semifinalists are Alexandra Burgess, Noblesville Noblesville, Grace Eckelbarger, Noblesville,

Grilled cheese, German fare among new food offerings

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“We have a lot of vendors that are grilling.

There are two big rib stations,” Lawhead said.

A key driver behind many Fourth of July “That’s what I think about with Fourth of July festivals is food, and the vendors at CarmelFis a lot of grilling. Beyond that, with est don’t plan to disappoint. a festival, people just let loose and Along with the traditional elephant eat fried food like elephant ears and ears, funnel cakes and other fried funnel cakes, and anything fried gets foods, there will be rib vendors as them excited.” well as a s’mores vendor.

Lawhead said 38 vendors max “There are some weird ones you reout the amount of available space at ally don’t see at festivals, then there CarmelFest. also are elephant ears and sausage Lawhead “CarmelFest is a well-established and such,” said Jess Lawhead, food festival … We have a lot of vendors that have vendor chairman. “Every vendor has to be been coming for 10-plus years, and so there there for both days. They are spread around are a lot of fan favorites, and we try to mix in the entire festival.” new vendors,” Lawhead said. “There’s a very Among some of the newer vendors are a large variety.” grilled cheese tent, frozen coffee drinks and CarmelFest hours are 2 to 10 p.m. July 3 and German food.

The only alcohol available will be in the beer noon to 10 p.m. July 4. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own food and drinks to the tent at the north side of CarmelFest, where festival. For more, visit carmelfest.net/vendors.

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CarmelFest parking typically is not easy, and this year might be even more difficult.

“It might be a little more challenging with construction in the area,” CarmelFest Chairman Gary Sexton said. “(Volunteer) James Bednarksi has done a great job putting our action plan together with maps and ordering all new signage and color-coded lots. There will be better guidance along with the roadways for handicapped parking and event sponsors.”

Bednarski, a Carmel resident, said July 3 being a Sunday should help.

“It’s not a lot different, because it’s a Sunday and a Monday, a lot of the local business owners won’t be open,” Bednarski said. “So I think there’s a little more flexibility. The only public parking beyond the street is at The Center for the Performing Arts’ garage. There is handicapped parking off of Range Line Road.”

A free shuttle service from the center’s garage will run to the entrance of the festival on West Gradle Drive.

Bednarski said the old Party Time Rental lot was a place where people used to park. “That’s all now dirt because it is being developed,” he said.

Bednarski said his biggest challenge is finding parking spaces for food vendors, VIPs and handicapped spots.

“All those areas are more restrictive than they have been in the past,” he said.

Bednarski said the business community has been accommodating in helping him find additional spaces. He said he is excited the city is building a new public garage in the area that should be ready for 2017.

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MarketPlace brings 100 vendors

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Thompson said she cares not just about the attendees, but about the vendors, too.

“For many vendors, craft fairs such as CarmelFest are their sole source of income,” she Starting in February each year, Kay Thompsaid. “I encourage everyone to remember this son becomes a much busier person. As direcand make a vendor’s day by buying tor of the CarmelFest MarketPlace, their products. It’s well worth your she prepares and reviews applicaeffort to walk around and look at the tions, answers thousands of emails booths.” and plans and organizes the 100 Thompson and Roberts-Greiner spots available for vendors. are excited about the MarketPlace Each year presents a challenge to this year because they look forward bring new, fun and creative booths to to seeing people interact with the adthe festival.

Thompson ditions, including a photo booth.

“If I can provide festival-goers The vendor lineup can change up until the an interesting variety of booths with items day of the event, so the work doesn’t end for to buy or games to play and booths with Thompson until the festival is over. interesting displays or fun giveaways provid“Kay Thompson is a modest person who ing community info, then I’ve done my job,” puts in countless hours,” Roberts-Greiner said.

Thompson said.

“She does an incredible amount of work and Although this year is officially Thompson’s doesn’t expect to be the star of the show.”

12th as director, she assisted her husband in Attendees can find booths surrounding the his five years as director before she assumed Carmel fountain (south of the fire station), the role. Cindy Roberts-Greiner, public relalined up on Gradle Drive and in the CarmelFest tions director of CarmelFest, said Thompson NorthZone (north of the fire station) during is always looking for ways to improve the the festival.

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CarmelFest MarketPlace vendors Kids items • Bearmojo: furry monster plush accessories and creatures • Busy Bee Headbands: non-slip headbands • Cheeky by Shannon: stuffed animals • Curly Whirl Whimsies: tutu dresses and accessories • Extreme Face Painting: full face painting • Fabulously Fun: face painting • Henna Art: Henna temporary tattoos • Kid’s Kloset: tutus and accessories • Lolo Doll: American Girl doll clothing • Over the Line: caricaturist • Sam Indy: fun, unique helium balloons • Sparkle Program: interactive arts and crafts, hair glitter • Wizard Barts: wizard supplies Craft vendors • Adams: Lilla Rose hair accessories • Archer Rustic Creations: Barnwood and Mason jar lights • Artfully Dished Up: repurposed dishes for birds, kid-safe bows and arrows • Baraka Ethnic Jewelry: jewelry and clothes • Barnhouse Farms: recycled

wood signs and home décor • Birane Tall: sunglasses • Boutique on Wheels: women’s apparel and accessories • Brown Bag Soap: homemade soap • Chelleter Skelter: fabric flower bouquets • ChemiChic: home décor based on science • Confident You Beauty: skin care products • Copper Dragonfly: jewelry • Costello: homemade soap • Cynthia Frank: tie-dyed clothing • Debra May: author of “Legendary Locals of Carmel” • Designs by Diana: framed pictures and doggy dresses • Emily Kai: jewelry • First Sgt. Woods: wooden pens and puzzle boxes • Horizon Wind Spinners: wind spinners • Kindred: boheme clothes

• Le Jardin Cottage: gnome homes • Little Gypsie Boutique: jewelry and clothes • My Pretty Babi: fabric wallets • Name on Rice: your name on a grain of rice • Native’s Touch: jewelry and clothes • Nectar of the Vine: prepackaged slushy mixes for wine • Nerium: skincare products • No Assumptions: 3D pictures • Old Post Road Oils: homemade soap • Perfectly Posh: skin care products • Prism Tie Dye: tie-dyed clothing • Terranova: clothing • The Shine Project: jewelry made by inner-city at-risk youth • White: handbags List is tentative and subject to change

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will leave from CHS, travel along Main Street to Range Line Road and branch off to the Monon. Walkers start five minutes later and travel on First Avenue to the A 4.5-mile run and a 1.5-mile family north side of CHS and then loop back walk will take place July 2 to kick off Cararound. melFest weekend and celebrate Roads will not be closed, but Fourth of July. lanes will be restricted. Carr said The Freedom Run has been a those traveling that morning part of CarmelFest for approxishould keep in mind the run will mately 10 years, and Don Carr, last from 8 to 9 a.m. president of Tuxedo Brothers, “It’s one of the few runs in the an event management platform area on that Saturday morning,” based in Zionsville, said the Carr Carr said. “It’s certainly a good structure of the event rarely event, and a lot of people come out and changes. show patriotism to kick off the weekend.”

“It’s always the same format, if you Awards will be given to the top three register, you get a T-shirt, and we do overall finishers, as well as the top three awards and an awards ceremony,” he in each age group. said.

Both the walk and the run are $23 in Food, drinks and music will be availadvance and $28 the day of the event. able at the event. Online registration is Parking is available at CHS and surroundavailable through July 1, or runners and ing neighborhoods, strollers are welcome walkers can register on the morning of and there will be two water stations on the event on site. The run/walk begins at the course.

Carmel High School, 520 E. Main St. For more and to see an event map, Carr said he expects approximately visit tuxbro.com/entry-info/FreedomRun/ 1,000 people to show up for the run and a FreedomRun-EventInfo.php few hundred for the walk.

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Safety measures in place

By Lauren Boughner • news@currentincarmel.com The 2015 CarmelFest saw a record number of attendees, with approximately 60,000 guests enjoying the festivities, 10,000 to 20,000 more attendees than most years. Organizers expect this year’s attendance could be just as big – or bigger – and are putting safety measures in place to protect the crowds.

The Carmel police and fire departments have been working with the CarmelFest committee for years now, and a detailed safety plan is always discussed two weeks prior to the festival.

“CarmelFest is one of the few events—probably the only event—all year where all divisions of the police department are involved,” CPD Lt. Jeff Horner said.

A police tent will be in the southwest corner of the MarketPlace by the fire station. This is the first place for guests to look for a lost child, which police said is one of the two most common safety issues to occur. The other is heatrelated problems, such as heat stroke.

Last year, the CarmelFest committee introduced a new rule: no pets. This will be more strongly enforced this year to keep attendees as safe as possible.

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From left, Carmel Fire Dept. Engineer Michael DeLong, Lt. Ted Lenze and firefighter Marcus Nalley rest on a truck at the 2015 CarmelFest. (Submitted photo)

tions Director Cindy Roberts-Greiner said.

Public safety officers recommend attendees have patience, especially with large crowds.

Families should have a plan ready in case they become separated. Attendees can always ask a public safety officer for help. The fire department also welcomes families inside the station during the festival.

“The crowd, as big as it may get, as hot as it may be, is very courteous,” Roberts-Greiner said.

“They keep it a family-friendly atmosphere.”

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Peggy Powell, CarmelFest Parade director, said there will be a wide variety of floats included in the parade this year, such as the Indianapolis Chinese Community’s Lion Dance and the Carmel Rotary Club’s Powell 10-person bicycle.

Other unit entries include marching bands, motorcycle drill teams, clowns, color guards, Colts cheerleaders, designed floats, veterans and more.

The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. July 4 at AAA Way and Carmel Drive and will head west on Carmel Drive and north on Range Line Road. The parade will end at Carmel High School on Main Street at 12:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Indiana’s Bicentennial.”

“Our grand marshals this year are the (Carmel High School) girls swimming and diving championship team, because they just completed their 30th (consecutive) state championship which broke a national record,” Powell said.

In addition to the 2016 state winners, CarmelFest is attempting to locate as many past swimmers from 1986 to 2016 to march in the parade.

A military grand finale will take place at 12:15 p.m. Roads will reopen as the parade passes, Powell said she believes that all roads will be closed by 10 a.m.

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By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com The CarmelFest parade committee announced in early June that it had implemented a no-candy policy for parade floats and entries.

The decision to change the tradition was not made lightly, and officials examined other parades, CarmelFest chairman Gary Sexton said. The idea had been discussed for several years. This year the 16-person parade committee decided it could no longer table the decision, and those in attendance voted unanimously to no longer hand out candy at the event.

A few years ago, officials banned the

practice of throwing candy from parade vehicles. In recent years, floats and other parade participants have had roller blade riders or walkers pass out candy, but often the candy would drop in the street and children would run for it.

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2. Carmel VFW Color Guard

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3. American Legion Post 155 Color Guard

38. Famous Hoosiers, Abraham and Mary Lincoln

4. Centier Bank – CarmelFest Parade Sponsor 5. GRAND MARSHAL – Carmel High School Girls Swim Team 6. Carmel Swim Club 7. Carmel Fire Dept. – Apparatus, Honor Guard 8. Carmel Fire Buffs and Museum Antique Fire Truck 9. Rotary Club of Carmel Float

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51. Girl Scouts of Carmel

16. Carmel High School Marching Greyhounds

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CarmelFest’s KidZone will feature multiple beloved attractions from previous years as well as a few new activities.

KidZone Director Tom Blessing said the Chinese dragon maze, which debuted last year, should be a highlight again this year.

“It is about a half a football field long, and kids can go in, and it’s a big, inflatable maze,” Blessing said. “You enter through the mouth. It was a huge attraction last year.”

Other returning activities include a rock wall and a fast-pitch softball game. An attraction involving fairytale characters is new this year.

“We’ve got stuff for all the way up through high-school age and certainly as young as toddler age,” Blessing said.

Some toddler-age activities include an inflatable bounce house with an obstacle course and a paddleboat ride in an inflatable swimming pool.

Older children will have several options, too, Blessing said.

“We have a Velcro wall where the older kids can put on a suit and go up and jump and stick themselves to (it),” Blessing said.

Tickets for KidZone attractions may be purchased at a booth for 50 cents each. Activity

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Chance meeting leads to show

By Adam Aasen • adam@youarecurrent.com Tommy Baldwin, a 20-year-old guitar player, said it’s funny how just saying hello to someone can change your life.

A brief introduction to a rock ’n’ roll veteran has now led to recording a full-length album and being scheduled to perform as part of CarmelFest this year.

“A lot of amazing things have been happening,” he said. “It’s an absolute blessing and I would never have thought I’d be in this area.”

Baldwin grew up on the north side of Indianapolis and attended North Central High School. He has grandparents and aunts and uncles who are longtime Carmel residents. He began playing the guitar at 8 years old and has played and rehearsed at Kingston’s Music Showcase in Carmel.

Approximately two years ago, Baldwin traveled to California for a tradeshow centered on guitars, amplifiers and other equipment. As is usual for a trade show, some well-known musicians were in attendance, some of whom were promoting specific guitars.

While his friends waited in line to speak to well-known musical acts, Baldwin saw someone that caught his interest. It was Doug Pinnick, a bass guitar player and singer for a

Tommy Baldwin will perform during CarmelFest this year. (Submitted photo)

popular ’90s band, King’s X. Baldwin just wanted to say hello to a player he respected but quickly hit it off with Pinnick. They began to play together. Eventually, Baldwin was invited to live with Pinnick at his Los Angeles home and record with him in his in-home recording studio.

Baldwin has been invited to perform at CarmelFest on July 3 in Guitar-mel Fest. He talked to Pinnick, who agreed to fly here to play bass and provide backup vocals for Baldwin’s performance.

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Guitar-mel Fest expands into Guitars and Stars

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Guitar-mel Fest has been a fixture at CarmelFest for the past four years.

Now it will become the featured evening session of CarmelFest presents Guitars and Stars July 3 on the North Zone Entertainment Stage. Brian Carriger, who has been CarmelFest entertainment director for 12 years, said the biggest difference is adding the bands.

The Cosmic Situation will open the day-long session at 2 p.m., followed by The Warrior Kings at 3:30 p.m. and Tommy Baldwin at 5:30 p.m.

The evening session from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. will belong to the Guitars & Stars Legends.

Carriger, owner of the PBJ Pro DJs, is a 2003 Carmel High School graduate.

“We have a good variety of talent,” Carriger said. “They’re all specializing on their talents on the guitar. We picked bands that have a guitar-centered feel to their group.”

Carriger said the evening follows the traditional Guitar-mel Fest format.

“Benito DiBartoli and I collaborated to create the show and he helped gather the original headliners of the Guitar-mel Fest show,” Carriger said.

DiBartoli, Gordon Bonham, Doug Henthorn and Paul Holdman, all original members, continue to rotate as the main guitar players in different sets.

“Tad Robinson is a very special guest,” Carriger said. “He’s a vocalist and harmonica player.”

Greg Baker serves as the bass player and

Gordon Bonham is among the guitarists scheduled to perform at CarmelFest. (Submitted photo)

Charlie Bushor as the drummer for all the different guitar headliners.

“At the end, they all get up and jam together,” Carriger said.

Carriger, 31, got involved in CarmelFest at 19.

“My dad, Richard Carriger, is a Rotarian, and he was asked to volunteer at that time for CarmelFest in doing entertainment,” said Carriger, who is not a Rotary member himself. “He said, ‘Sure, I’ll contribute,’ and he gave them my number. That’s how I got started.”

Entertainment line up July 3 Gazebo Stage Sponsored by Geico 2 p.m. – The Tides 4:40 p.m. – CarmelFest Has Talent: Vocal talent competition semi-finals 7:30 p.m. – The Wright Brothers Market District North Zone Stage 2 p.m. – The Cosmic Situation 3:30 p.m. – The Warrior Kings 5:30 p.m. – Tommy Baldwin 7:30 p.m. – Guitars & Stars Legends July 4 Gazebo Stage Sponsored by Geico Noon – Circle City Bucket Drummers 1:30 p.m. – Midwest Rhythm Exchange 3:30 p.m. – CarmelFest Has Talent: Vocal talent competition finals 5 p.m. – Benito DiBartoli: An acoustic session 8:30 p.m. – Carmel Symphony Orchestra

Rick Stump, left, and Nathan Klatt from the band My Yellow Rickshaw. They will perform at the Market District North Zone Stage on July 4. (File photo) Market District North Zone Stage Noon – Brooke Roe Band 2 p.m. – Phone Club 4 p.m. – Dwight Lightning and the Conch City All-Stars 6:45 p.m. – My Yellow Rickshaw