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11 Things to Do on Sundays in Shipshewana

One of the biggest questions we get are what are fun things to do on Sundays in the surrounding area?...

8 Booth Display Tips for Flea Market Vendors

Learn 8 simple booth display tips from Shipshewana Flea Market vendors that can make your selling a success in the...

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...

7 Places Every Nature Lover Should See when Visiting Shipshewana

Shipshewana is full of beauty and should be a must-see stop for any nature lover. There are a lot of...

Restaurant Style Barbecue Ribs

If you don't have the time to smoke on a grill all day, then we have the perfect recipe to...

You Have to Try These 7 Places to Eat in Shipshewana

There is something for everyone here in Shipshewana, Indiana. With all that being said, here are some of our local...

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...

Amish Haystacks and Where to Get them in Shipshewana

Learn why the Amish haystack is quite popular amongst the LaGrange County community and how it actually aids in helping...

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...

Farmer’s Market Vendor Spotlight:  Dutch Farm Market

The Shipshewana Flea Market Farmer's Market area of the 40 acre seasonal outdoor flea market boasts a number of produce,...

Three Summer Events You Don’t Want to Miss in Shipshewana

Summer is finally here, and do you know what that means? There's LOTS to do in Shipshewana, Indiana!...

3 Reasons Why Flea Market Vendors Should Be on Facebook

If you haven’t already joined Facebook (for the sake of your business) it’s high-time you do so, but why?...

Must-Read Tips & Ideas for New Vendors Just Starting Out

As a beginner market vendor, it might be a little overwhelming selling at a flea market. Read on to see...

Shipshewana Trading Place Celebrates a Century of Shopping Paradise in 2022 as Flea Market Season Kicks Off

Shipshewana Trading Place, a family business located in Shipshewana, IN turns 100 years old this year. Now home of the...

The Whole Family will Love this Immersive Animal Park in Shipshewana

I recently visited Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park in Shipshewana, Indiana, and had an unforgettable experience petting and feeding a...

5 Reasons Why Flea Market Vendors Fail

New vendors come out each season to try selling at the Shipshewana outdoor flea market. These sellers have high hopes...

5 Ways to Make Your Flea Market Booth “THE” Place to Shop

If you want to stand out, think about shopping from a customer's standpoint. What do THEY need or want? What...

Shipshewana Flea Market Recipe Box:  Layered Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Shipshewana Flea Market is sharing a sweet dessert featuring a crowd favorite from the produce aisle in our seasonal market,...

3 Customer Service Tips You Should Use When Selling at Flea Markets

Customer service is the heart and soul of a small business. Read on to get some great customer service exercises...

Why Shoppers Aren’t Shopping Your Flea Market Booth

Flea market vendors will learn why no one is shopping their flea market booth and display tips from Shipshewana Flea...

Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy Gives Back $4,500 to Local Non-Profit Organizations Who Are Making a Positive Difference

Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy was able to give back to 9 local organizations making a positive difference in the community....

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....

Local Garden Foods Available at Shipshewana Trading Place

Shop the Shipshewana Flea Market at Shipshewana Trading Place for all of your local farmer's market items and more!...

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...

9 Outside-the-Box Ideas for Shipshewana Spice Blends

Shipshewana Spice Company has a multitude of unique seasoning blends and they are great for a variety of recipes. Kevin...

12 Shipshewana Flea Market Vendors – A Video Series

The Shipshewana Flea Market has 700 spaces of amazing vendors each season. View just 12 of their videos in an...

Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy Gives Back $7,000 to Local Non-Profit Organizations Who Are Making a Positive Difference

Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy, featuring more than two million LED Christmas lights displayed in a one-and- a-half-mile-long symphony of spectacular...

How2Media announces that Shipshewana Trading Place Auction & Flea Market will be part of its “World’s Greatest!…” series

Boynton Beach, FL----How2Media, the producers of the television show “World’s Greatest!...”, announced today that they have recently selected Shipshewana Trading...

Shipshewana Auction to Host Antique Auction featuring Once In A Lifetime Barware, Alcohol & Spirits Memorabilia Collection

Shipshewana Auction is excited to announce a special collection of 60-year barware and alcohol memorabilia will be sold in their...

Vendor Spotlight: Staybearded

Staybearded has a full-season booth at the Shipshewana. Learn all about his unique start, what products he sells and some...

How to Decorate Your Home with Flea Market Finds

Before you arrive at Shipshewana Trading Place for your next Amish Country adventure, we encourage you to take a tour...

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,...

Shipshewana Flea Market Vendor Spotlight: The Pot Slot

This week we met up with owners of The Pot Slot, a handmade Shipshewana flea market vendor booth offering a...

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...

Your Guide to a Getaway with Friends in Shipshewana

As you are thinking about a fun getaway to reconnect with your girlfriends, a trip to beautiful Shipshewana might be...

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....

Kid-Friendly Recipes Featuring Fresh Produce

We invite you to bring your kids along to the Shipshewana Flea Market Farmer’s Market special section and teach them...

Shipshewana Flea Market Recipe Box: Easy Burgers & Meatloaf

Donny Do Go's Dips in booth #167 sells a huge variety of specially blended spices that can be mixed with...

Flea Market Vendor Spotlight: Garden Depot

Shipshewana Flea Market Vendors, Kevin and Amy Psinas, have a very popular booth at Shipshewana Flea Market, space #623 (Garden...

5 Ways to Grow Your Flea Market Business

These five flea market booth tips will help grow your business and keep customers coming back time and time again....

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