Road Closure Notice:  SR 13 between CR 4 and the Toll Road Entrance will be closed until Sept. 19, 2025. Travelers from I-80/I-90 to Middlebury should use Toll Road Exit 101 in Bristol.

Auction & Flea Market

7 Tips for Good Antiquing

Antiquing is a worthwhile pursuit that is fun and exciting. However, it can be a bit intimidating if you are just getting started. Luckily for you, we’ve got seven helpful…

What Can I Find at a Flea Market?

What can you find at Shipshewana Trading Place? Would you believe us if we told you: everything?! With nearly 700 vendors displayed on more than 40 acres, you could come…

6 Secrets of the Shipshewana Antique Auction

The Shipshewana Antique Auction has been a long-running tradition in Shipshewana, IN. Discover the 6 Hidden Secrets of the Shipshewana Antique Auction and why you must make your way to…

10 Best Shipshewana Antique Auction Tips

Did you know the Shipshewana Trading Place Antique & Misc. Auction takes place EVERY Wednesday, year-round? It is a unique experience where you can bid on items from six to…

5 Ideas for Upcycling Antique Insulators

Upcycling unique finds has become the latest trend and Shipshewana Antique & Misc. Auction is full of unique collectibles and antiques you can use to create your very own project.…

How to Make a Gas Can Jack-o-Lantern

It's amazing what you can make out of seemingly ordinary items. This easy DIY fall jack-o-lantern decoration was made from a gas can purchased at our live auction and requires…

How to Clean & Repurpose a Copper Planter

Learn how to upcycle and repurpose auction finds. This DIY how-to teaches you how to clean and repurpose copper pieces in a fun series of "Junk to Spunk" blogs that…

7 Reasons I LOVE to Visit Shipshewana

Discover why Cathy loves to visit Shiphsewana, IN througout the year and some of her favorite stops including the weekly antique auction when traveling with her grandkids or girlfriends.

Vendor Spotlight: Trader Bob’s MUSIC

A little hidden secret (open year-round) inside the Shipshewana Misc. & Antique Auction building is a flea market style music shop called Trader Bob’s MUSIC. A perfect stop for all…