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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...

7 Ways a Buyer Used His Auction Finds to Decorate a Farmhouse

The Antique Auctions held every Wednesday here in Shipshewana are truly a farmhouse lover's paradise. Find unusual items that are...

Recipe Box:  Farmer’s Market Peach Cobbler

One of our favorite seasons at the Shipshewana Flea Market is "Peach Season" and the Farmer's Market is THE PLACE...

Shipshewana’s Hidden Community: The Shipshewana Flea Market!

For those of you who may be wondering about being a flea market vendor, or for those of you just...

Experience Amish Country Shipshewana Itinerary

Here in Shipshewana, simple living is a choice. You'll slow down, and enjoy time in Shipshewana learning about the Amish...

7 Amazing Home Decorating Tips by Bloom’n Things

Enjoy some amazing home décor design tips from Shipshewana Flea Market vendor Brenda LaRue of Bloom'n Things, LLC....

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...

Recipe Box:  Blueberry Buckle

One of the most sought after sections of the Midwest's Largest Flea Market is the Farmer's Market. Blueberries are the...

Getaway With the Grandkids to Shipshewana, IN

Enjoy a getaway with the Grands in Shipshewana, Indiana where the grandkids will never want to leave....

Recipe Box:  Shipshewana Spice Zucchini Pancakes

With summer comes garden harvests such as one of our favorites here at Shipshewana Flea Market, fresh Zucchini! Full-season vendor,...

10 Answered Questions About Amish Lifestyle

In this blog, Loren Beachy, a resident of Goshen, Indiana and member of the Old Order Amish Church, seeks to...

Vendor Spotlight:  MICHIANA PHOTOBRICK

Shipshewana Flea Market vendor, MICHIANA PHOTOBRICK, is a full season vendor offering you and your family the opportunity to Build...

These 3 Tips will Boost your Flea Market Sales Dramatically

Try these 3 tips to help boost your flea market sales dramatically. Check out these 3 action items to add...

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...

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...

4 Strategic Ways to Encourage Impulse Buys at your Booth

Want to create sales with impulse buys at your flea market booth? Learn 4 creative engagement skills every vendor needs...

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...

7 Tips from Shipshewana Flea Market for Selecting the Perfect Perennial

You can find both perennials and annuals in the Farmer’s Market section of the Shipshewana Flea Market from May through...

Flea Market Booth Display Tips:  Maximize Storage & Create Vignettes

Whether you're creative or a little more logic oriented, think about the display of your own booth and how you...

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...

Crafting Junk Journals at the Farmstead Inn Maker’s Event

Discover all the fun of our Maker's Event, where crafters create unique projects, like the Junk Journal (a trending craft)....

5 Questions Every Vendor Should Ask Before Selling at a Flea Market

Before selling at a flea market, you must decide which market is best for you. So, how do you go...

Do you Know the Story Behind these 16 Huge Murals in Shipshewana, Indiana?

When you think of Shipshewana, Indiana, you probably think of the huge flea market, the good food, or perhaps the...

7 Factors to Consider When Pricing Your Flea Market or Craft Show Items

Congratulations! You’ve started your own business, created or bought product, and you’re looking for different avenues to sell. Great! But...

There’s Nothing Better than Paddling These Two Rivers Near Shipshewana

There is just something about being out on a river in a canoe or kayak that makes you feel one...

This Shipshewana Restaurant has the Coolest History and the Best Pie!

It's rare to find a restaurant with such a history. The Shipshewana Auction Restaurant, located at Shipshewana Auction & Flea...

6 Ways to Promote Your Next Vendor Event

As a market vendor, you might be thinking, “Isn’t it up to the show coordinator to do all of the...

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...

Amish Peanut Butter

Shipshewana, IN is a quaint town located in Northern Indiana, famous for being the 3rd largest Amish community and a...

9 Magical Christmas & Winter Experiences in Shipshewana

Ready to feel the holiday spirit? Here are 8 magical Christmas experiences in Shipshewana, Indiana - a town that goes...

You have to try an Old Amish Recipe at this Shipshewana Candy Store!

I love visiting the one-of-a-kind shops all over Shipshewana, and this Shipshewana Candy shop has just made the list for...

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...

7 Home Security Tips When Traveling

Are you going on a long trip soon? Extended travel plans can be exciting, but they can also be stressful....

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...

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...

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

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

Shipshewana Flea Market Recipe Box: Farmer’s Market Apple Butter

Learn to make a delicious, quick and easy, homemade apple butter in your crock pot that will keep you coming...

Shipshewana Trading Place Auction Celebrates 100 Years

Shipshewana Trading Place continues our 100th Birthday celebration with an open house on Wednesday October 12, 2022. Each week, the...

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

Learn hours of operation, how many lights are displayed, and other things to do in Shipshewana during the Christmas season....

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...

Easy Shipshewana Spice Herb Butter Compound

This herb butter compound is as easy as 1, 2, 3 when you use the amazing spices found at the...

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...

Shipshewana Flea Market Recipe Box:  Mason Jar Chopped Salad with Quinoa

Discover a healthy lunch that is portable and provides protein all packaged up in a Mason Jar for easy storage....

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,...

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