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3 Things to Know About Shipshewana’s Drive-Thru Christmas Light Displays

This Holiday Craft Show Series in Shipshewana will Delight & Surprise You

Decorating for Fall with Shipshewana Flea Market & Auction Finds

15 Best Things to Do in Shipshewana, Indiana in 2025

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This Holiday Craft Show Series in Shipshewana will Delight & Surprise You

There is so much to see in Shipshewana, Indiana, during Christmas time. From seeing the beautiful lights downtown and the...

Decorating for Fall with Shipshewana Flea Market & Auction Finds

If you love the thrill of the hunt and decorating with one-of-a-kind treasures, there’s no better place to explore than...

Holiday Craft Shows at Shipshewana Trading Place

Every fall season in Indiana, we enjoy the colors of changing leaves, the return of sweaters and boots, the taste...

3 Easy Steps to Create a DIY Christmas Tree Craft

Learn the 3 easy steps for a simple DIY Christmas Craft that will have everyone asking how you did it!...

14 Inexpensive Ideas to Give Your Home a Cozy Fall Makeover

Decorating for each season doesn't have to take a lot of effort or money! Check out these 14 tips for...

Ultimate Guide to the Shipshewana Antique Market

Discover shopping tips and all things you need to know to enjoy the Shipshewana Antique Market in Shipshewana, IN....

5 Tips for Shopping the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market

5 Tips for Shopping the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market Visiting the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market in Shipshewana, Indiana can be...

15 Best Things to Do in Shipshewana, Indiana in 2025

Enjoy Shipshewana's best attractions, including shopping at the Midwest's Largest Flea Market, catching a musical at the Blue Gate Theatre,...

8 Things You Should Know about Shipshewana Flea Market

8 Things You Must Know about the Shipshewana Flea Market! Discover tips on hours, vendors, places to stay and Amish...

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...

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 600+ vendors...

5 Shipshewana Stops Every DIY Lover Must Visit

Recently, I was motivated to pull off a few small projects and as inspiration for anyone like me, here are...

10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Shipshewana Flea Market

Shopping for Dad? You'll want to get him a Father's Day gift that is as unique as he is. Luckily,...

Discover the Flavors of Shipshewana Flea Market

The Shipshewana Flea Market is known for its size, AND for the amazing festival-like food options when you visit! Not...

Memorial Day – A Day to Remember!

While there are many great sources on the meaning behind Memorial Day, as well as, the differences between Memorial Day...

Shipshewana, IN Getaway for the Girls

Grab your friends for a fun filled trip to Shipshewana! This itinerary is jam packed with shopping, good food and...

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...

Girlfriend Trips to Shipshewana After Your Kids are Back at School

Discover all the things to do in Shipshewana with your girlfriends, then plan your next day trip to Indiana Amish...

Shipshewana Antique Auction Seller Creates Mindblowing Metal Art

Meet this amazing Industrial Artist, Michael Vargas, creating unique metal art and discover where he gets his inspiration and see...

What’s Your Perfect Shipshewana Itinerary?

Discover an experience perfect no matter who you're traveling with to Amish Country Indiana? Here are five amazing itinerary options...

What’s the Difference Between the Shipshewana Flea Market & Swap Meet?

From hours, dates of operation, what is sold and more, learn all the main differences between Shipshewana Flea Market and...

Ultimate Guide to Ship-Chic Market Series | Craft & Vintage

Discover an amazing Craft & Vintage Market in Shipshewana, IN. Running since 2016, we've added a new Spring show to...

This Meat & Cheese Shop in Shipshewana is SO Worth Stopping For

Yoder's Meat & Cheese is an incredible store offering 150 cuts of meat, over 80 varieties of cheese, a full...

Complete Guide to the Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market

Find everything you need to know about how, where and when to experience the Midwest's Largest Flea Market and Auction...

Where To Find Unique Holiday Gifts While Supporting Small Businesses

Shipshewana Trading Place Auction & Flea Market offers up so many great holiday options for you to take in when...

16 Shipshewana Stocking Stuffer Stops

Discover this amazing trail of Shipshewana shops that will be a great resource to your Christmas shopping list for everyone...

9 Great Gift Ideas for the Holiday & Christmas Season

Shipshewana Trading Place Auction and Flea Market is the perfect holiday shopping stop for unique Christmas gifts and can be...

Discover 12 of the Newest Vendors at the Shipshewana Flea Market

As diverse as it is large, the Shipshewana Flea Market has nearly 700 spaces of vendors selling everything from home...

3 Things You Must Know About 3 Amazing Shipshewana Events Held the 1st Saturday in August

The first Saturday of August is an amazing day with 3 events that will draw thousands to shop antiques, collectibles,...

This Vendor Sells Handmade, Vintage & Antique Upcycled Items You’ll Love!

There is no item too old, or too worn to upcycle for this full-season Shipshewana Flea Market vendor. Learn more...

5 Easy & Inexpensive Ways to Freshen Up the Look of your Home Using Flea Market Finds!

Discover 5 easy, inexpensive ways to spruce up your home's look for summer, winter or any time of year, as...

Top 3 Requested Vendor Trails at Shipshewana Flea Market

Shoppers from all over the Midwest search for deals, bargains and unique finds at the famous outdoor flea market in...

Vendor Spotlight – Home Decor & Design Tips Bloom n’ Things

I got the chance to ask flea market veteran, Brenda LaRue, of Bloom'n Things, LLC, design and home décor questions...

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...

Teenage Room Makeover Using Some of the Best Antique Finds in Northern Indiana

Whether young, old or just an old soul; you will find amazing antiques and unique room decor in Shipshewana, IN....

Vendor Spotlight:  Amish Foods

This Shipshewana Flea Market vendor, offering Amish-made products, started off by selling only locally sourced jams, caramel corn, and caramel...

Vendor Spotlight:  Specialty Tin Signs & The Napkin Place

You'll find hundreds of tin signs (old, new and for every taste) at the Shipshewana Flea Market vendor space #670...

Vendor Spotlight:  Better Home Goods Home Textiles at Great Deals

Shipshewana Flea Market vendor, Nikki Conrod, Better Home Goods, shares the huge variety of home textiles including reversible quilts, pocket...

Create the Backyard of Your Dreams with These Fun Finds

With families spending more time at home during the past year, having a comfortable space to relax and enjoy is...

This Shipshewana Flea Market Booth is “Sharp”

This flea market vendor has been coming to Shipshewana since she and her sister were kids. Now she has a...

Antiques, Collectibles & Vintage Trail at Shipshewana Flea Market

Browsing Shipshewana Flea Market is quite an experience and I got to spend 2 days visiting all of the antique,...

DunBrokUs Ranch – A Unique Home Decor Booth at Shipshewana Flea Market

DunBrokUs Ranch offers primitives and what they call repurposed “junk” and “rusty stuff”. Their business name is as unique as...

Flea Market Vendor Spotlight: Teaberry Wood Products

Teaberry is a family owned business at Shipshewana Flea Market selling handmade wood products right in Shipshewana, Indiana....

Vendor Spotlight: Platemates, You’re Party Planning Place

Shelley Elser, one of the nicest people you’ll meet and owner of Platemates, has been helping people plan parties and...

Home Décor for All Styles in Shipshewana Flea Market Booth Bloom N’ Things

Bloom N Things is one of the 40 full season home décor vendors setting up each week at the Shipshewana...