Exclusive Group Experiences at Shipshewana Trading Place Flea Market & Auction
Post Date: Jul 18, 2024
Groups can experience the Midwest's Largest Flea Market from 8 am - 4 pm. each Tuesday and Wednesday from May through September or the Famous Shipshewana Antique Auction each Wednesday year-round. While here they can take part in one-of-a-kind exclusive group experiences while enjoying many other exciting events and activities throughout the season!
1) FLEA BAG TRAIL
How It Works
- Purchase Flea Bag Trail Cards for your Participants
- Cards are Handed to each participant to find at least 4 of the 7 locations noted on the Flea Bag Trail Map (New trail each season!)
- Participants can hunt as an individual or in teams. It is not a race, feel free to shop or eat and take in the market sites along the way.
- Collect the punches and count the fleas inside the participating vendor booths and HAVE FUN!
- Turn in your completed card to the Flea Market office for your exclusive "I Survived the Flea Bag Trail" reusable shopping tote!
Contact: Lora Gates
*Available Tuesdays & Wednesdays, May - September.
2) BREAKFAST & BIDDING | Auction 101 Class
How It Works
- Choose from a breakfast package that may include biscuits and gravy with all the fixings or breakfast burritos and step into the Auction Restaurant right on site of the home of the famous Shipshewana Antique & Misc. Auction.
- Discover the thrill of the Shipshewana Auction when you learn the history of auctions and our Century-old family run business.
- Master Hints & Tips for bidding at live auction.
- Learn the Auctioneer's Cadence and what to listen for when bidding on treasure at our weekly live auction.
- Win some fun loot in our Auction Bingo.
- Participate in a Mock Auction to try out your newly found bidding skills.
- Step into the fast-paced amazing auction scene to buy your own treasure in our live auction where 6-9 auctioneers simultaneously sell 2,000 lots EVERY Week, year-round.
*Available Wednesdays year-round.
Contact: Lora Gates
3) YEAR-ROUND EVENTS
Experience a variety of year-round events with group rates available throughout the season.
Including:
- Ship-Chic Craft & Vintage Markets
- Lights of Joy | A Drive-Thru Christmas Light Experience
- Annual Antique Market
- Relaxation and Camaraderie at our Inn & Conference Center
- Other local Annual Events & Activities
Give us a call to discuss the perfect trip itinerary for your group and its needs!
Contact: Lora Gates
