About the Vendor:
Meet the owners of Wolfe Den Antiques, a flea market booth at Shipshewana Flea Market. Inspired by her grandmother’s start in the flea market in about 1947, her mother helped out and Pam joined in around the year 2000. Together, with her husband Kevin, they now have their own antiques and collectibles space #248 at the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market.
What They Sell
Pam and Kevin sell collectibles of all kinds. Baskets, glassware, any little tchotchkes and small items perfect for traveling back home from your Shipshewana Getaway! Some of the most popular items as of late is Hobnail glass and Uranium glass (also known as Vaseline glass), which gives off a fluorescent glow when under a blacklight. Both glasses come in a variety of colors, so you never know what you might find when you visit them in their space.
Pictured Above: Hobnail Glass (Left) and Uranium Glass (Right)
Why They Love Shipshewana
My grandma started here years ago, closer to the start of the actual flea market back in the 50’s, and the family tradition is why I love being a vendor at Shipshewana Flea Market. It’s also so rewarding to see someone find something that connects them to a sentimental memory or something from their own childhood. We love hearing the stories people share about their parents or grandparents—especially when a special piece brings back cherished memories and happy thoughts.
Top Tip for Shoppers
If you find something you love, don’t wait—grab it while you can! There are a couple of good reasons why: 1) Prices are kept reasonable, so items tend to sell quickly—someone else might snatch it up if you don’t. And 2) these pieces are truly one-of-a-kind. Unlike big box stores, you won’t find multiples in stock, so once it’s gone, it’s gone!
Top Tip for Vendors
Booth space and design is a big deal! Utilize your space to the maximum! And, you have to put in the time to succeed. Just because the market is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, doesn’t mean there isn’t work to do in prep on the other days of the week! We set up on Mondays and sell on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We’re always picking on the other days of the week at estate sales all over.
Find Them At…
You’ll discover one-of-a-kind vintage, antique, and collectible treasures at great prices—items you simply won’t find anywhere else. Visit Pam and Kevin at Wolfe Den Antiques in space #248 every Tuesday and Wednesday from May through September. Stop by to say hello, support a small business, and see what new finds they’ve brought in each week!