Are there hotels in the area?
Yes! Directly across the street from the Auction & Flea Market and within walking distance to downtown shops and attractions is the Farmstead Inn & Conference Center.
Yes! Directly across the street from the Auction & Flea Market and within walking distance to downtown shops and attractions is the Farmstead Inn & Conference Center.
The Shipshewana Flea Market is finally open for the season – with hundreds of booths to shop, interesting vendors to meet, and yes…FOOD! Here’s your Foodie Guide* to all things Shipshewana Flea Market.
…display tips from Shipshewana Flea Market vendors that can make your selling a success in the world of selling at flea markets and shows. We have taken 8 of the most common proven strategies from flea market veterans to share with vendors just getting started or who have been selling…
All vendors must register both a personal and business (if applicable) name, address, copy of their State of Indiana Registered Retail Merchant Certificate (tax number) with the Flea Market office before setting up. If you need to register for a tax number, contact the Fort Wayne Office of the Indiana Dept. of Revenue, or start the application here.
Shipshewana Flea Market is sharing a sweet dessert featuring a crowd favorite from the produce aisle in our seasonal market, as well as, the perfect tools to help make the job easier from a veteran flea market vendor offering Cutco products here each year.
Find everything you need to know about how, where and when to experience the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market in Shipshewana, Indiana.
Check out our list of Antiques & Collectibles flea market vendors on our website. On Wednesdays, bid at the Miscellaneous & Antique Auction which specializes in unique items including architectural salvage, used furniture, collectibles and signs. You can preview items for auction on Tuesdays in the Misc. & Antique Auction barn. We also have several special antique sales that you might be interested in throughout the year. Or, attend one of our other events featuring antiques: Ship-Chic Craft & Vintage Spring Market @ Misc. & Antique Auction Building, 3rd Saturday in April Shipshewana Antique Festival & Vintage Market @ Farmstead Event Pavilion, 1st Saturday in August. Ship-Chic Craft & Vintage Show Fall Market @ Misc. & Antique Auction Building, 4th Saturday in October. Ship-Chic Craft & Vintage Show Holiday Bazaar @ Misc. & Antique Auction Building, 1st Saturday in December
Before selling at a flea market, you must decide which market is best for you. So, how do you go about choosing? Below, I’ve compiled a check list of what to look for in a market to ensure it’s right for you.
Shoppers from all over the Midwest search for deals, bargains and unique finds at the famous outdoor flea market in Indiana’s Amish Country. Discover the top 3 requested trails and where you can find them while shopping the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market in Shipshewana, IN.
For those of you who may be wondering about being a flea market vendor, or for those of you just curious to know some of the behind the scene details of the flea market, here’s a little bit of insight to the hidden community of Shipshewana.
…vacay! Learn all the spots inside the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market to post on Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook or the new social platform of the day from your next visit to Shipshewana Flea Market!
Thinking about becoming a flea market vendor? Keep reading for things to think about before you decide.
Shipshewana Flea Market Vendors, Kevin and Amy Psinas, have a very popular booth at Shipshewana Flea Market, space #623 (Garden Depot), offering a HUGE variety of infinity lights and sunglasses. Read on to discover what they carry and how you can use it around your home, RV or outdoor patio…
Is having a flea market booth still relevant in such a fast-paced online world? The answer may be a little more surprising than you think.
…selling at an outdoor flea market in the near future, you’ll want to be as prepared as possible. Take the time to stay organized and have a flea market vendor packing checklist of what to bring on hand. It’ll help you feel less stressed and more prepared for the show.
Before selling at any flea market, it’s important to prep yourself with some must-know information.
Sure do! Visit booth #1018 by the main entrance to rent electric scooters. See rental rates.
The town of Shipshewana has shops and attractions that are open year-round. The Shipshewana Flea Market itself is a seasonal market (see dates and hours here), but the Auctions, Farmstead Inn, and downtown shops are year-round. In the Amish/Mennonite community, it is commonplace to be closed on Sundays, so please consult visitshipshewanain.com for specific shop hours.
Did you know Shipshewana Flea Market is a pet-lover’s paradise? There are SO many pet supply products to choose from so you can spoil your furry family members!
…each season to try selling at the Shipshewana outdoor flea market. These sellers have high hopes at the season’s start about making a ton of money and growing their business. However, the next week, they’ve pulled out of the market. Read on to see why it happens.
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