OktoberFest - Event Crew

Description

Event Overview

Get ready to trade your everyday wear for some lederhosen and a volunteer t-shirt at Carmel's Oktoberfest! It’s the ultimate chance to serve up community spirit, vibe to live polka music, and help us throw the best autumn bash in the city—all while keeping Carmel's festive energy rolling smoothly. You will work alongside City Staff to ensure every tent, table, and sign is perfectly in place before the first guest arrives.

Choose Your Impact

  • Set Up (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Welcome arriving vendors, assist them with locating and unloading at their booth spaces, help set a festive atmosphere, and assist with placing tables, chairs, and pop-up tents according to the event site map

  • Wristband Checker (5:45 PM - 9:15 PM): MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD Verify wristbands.

  • Event General Support (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM): Serve as a friendly face for the City of Carmel by directing guests, managing event lines, and providing logistical and operational support to ensure our events run smoothly

  • Post Event (8:30 PM - 10:30PM) : Assist with post-event breakdown by helping vendors pack up, clearing debris to restore the festival grounds, and gathering signage, decorations, and equipment for transport and storage.


Volunteer Perks

  • Official City of Carmel Volunteer T-shirt.

  • Community service hours (verification available upon request).

  • Behind-the-scenes access to Carmel’s premier festivals and events.

Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: Rain or shine. Sever weather will be monitored by City Staff. In event of emergency and cancellation, Event Lead will reach out to notify.
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Location

Location Dot Shift City Center Plaza
Carmel, IN  46032

Shifts

Begins Registration Closes Duration Open Spots Respond
Fri Oct 2, 2026 @ 1:00pm
to 5:00pm ET
4.00 hours 3 of 4
Fri Oct 2, 2026 @ 5:45pm
to 8:45pm ET
3.00 hours 7 of 8
Fri Oct 2, 2026 @ 6:00pm
to 10:00pm ET
4.00 hours 4 of 6
Fri Oct 2, 2026 @ 8:30pm
to 11:00pm ET
2.50 hours 3 of 4