Carrie's Candles features a diverse assortment of traditional and novelty candles, most of which are produced right here at Silver Dollar City. This shop will greet you with warm and spicy scents, and designs in all your favorite colors. Demonstrations rich in candle history are fun and educational. A colorful array of dipping tanks allows you to dip you own candles. In addition, Carrie's Candles also features a wide array of candle accessories as well as a selection of Bean Pod and Yankee candles.

The Story of Carrie's Candles

Years ago, Grandma Carrie moved to Silver Dollar City because she had heard that the miners working in the Ozark hills needed candles to light their way in the mines. Well, if there was one thing that Grandma knew, it was making candles. Her candles were known far and wide for their quality, clean burning light and the fact that they never melted, even on the hottest of Ozark summer days. It wasn't long before business was booming and her candles were in great demand. The reason for the candle quality was a well-kept secret. Unlike other local candle makers, Grandma used a new material called Paraffin instead of beeswax. She found out about this new material from her cousin who lived on the East Coast where it had been in use for several years. Grandma had the paraffin shipped several times a year on the Frisco line. As the mines shut down, the candles became more decorative, but they still burn with a clean light and hold up to the summer Ozark days.

Joyce 'Cricket' Huth, Master Candle Maker