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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...

Vendor Spotlight: Shipshewana Spice Company

Shipshewana Spice Company, owned by flea market vendor Kevin Horn, is located at booth 646 and offers shoppers an amazing...

How to Turn Your Backyard into an Oasis

As we are spending more time at home with our families this year, creating spaces for everyone to enjoy is...

15 Outdoor & Camping Booths at Shipshewana Flea Market

Whether you find yourself tailgating with friends, enjoying delicious drinks and snacks or just relaxing next to the campfire at...

35+ Handmade & Hand-Crafted Booths at Shipshewana Flea Market

The following is a list of 35+ Handmade, Hand Assembled, and Hand-Crafted Vendors at Shipshewana Flea Market, located in Indiana's...

A Little Nostalgia at Shipshewana Flea Market – The Licorice Guy

The Licorice Guy will have your taste buds dancing with joy if you are one of those amazing licorice lovers!...

Nature Is a Wonderful Resource, So Why Not Use It in Shipshewana?

Getting outdoors is an amazing way to soak up a little Vitamin D through the great gift of sunshine, beautiful...

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...

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...

How Amazing is the Shipshewana Pajama Day Sale

Learn all about the Shipshewana Pajama Day Sale and what makes it a must attend shopping extravaganza each winter....

Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy Raises $1600 to Help Local Weekend Food Programs for Kids

Shipshewana Trading Place Auction & Flea Market and Blue Gate Hospitality have partnered with Winterland, Inc. to bring the new...

This Amish-Owned Shop is Shipshewana’s Best Kept Secret for Amazing Deals

Learn about this Amish owned shop that has bargains, good deals, and lots of camping supplies....

5 Reasons Heritage Ridge Creamery is a Cheese Lover’s Paradise

Heritage Ridge Creamery is nestled in the middle of Amish Country and offers a huge variety of cheese...most made right...

Shipshewana Stories

Rebecca, a visitor to Shipshewana, IN, shares her story and insights on visiting the area with her family and why...

Vendor Spotlight: DNL Woodworks

This week’s Shipshewana Flea Market vendor spotlight is on DNL Woodworks. This vendor features seasonal hand-made wood crafts perfect for...

7 Must-Haves for Your Mobile Boutique

Owning a traveling boutique is an exciting and busy career choice. There are several things a mobile boutique entrepreneur needs...

Vendor Spotlight: Walton Art 222

Read the vendor spotlight below all about how Walton got his start here at the Shipshewana Flea Market....

10 Best Places to Get Cinnamon Rolls in Shipshewana, Indiana

What would a trip to Amish Country be without indulging in the amazing baked goods. Shipshewana, IN is the 3rd...

Shipshe Pizza & Mini Golf is The Best Place for a Family Outing in Shipshewana

If you're looking for a family-friendly place for great pizza, subs and some mini golf, you must put Shipshe Pizza...

Flea Market Vendor Spotlight: The Pot Slot

One of our newest full-season vendors here at the Shipshewana Flea market...The Pot Slot! This flea market vendor's unique product...

These 7 Vendors Can Help You Throw the Best 4th of July Party

Throwing a backyard get-together or planning a block party? You'll need to stock up on supplies. Luckily, the Shipshewana Flea...

This Store’s Old-Fashioned Shoe Department has People Flocking to Shipshewana From All Over

Yoder Department Store in Shipshewana, Indiana, still does business the good old-fashioned way. You might also know Yoder Department Store...

Vendor Spotlight: Pacific Polynesian Enterprise

This Shipshewana Flea Market vendor will greet you with a warm and friendly "Aloha" and surprise you with some amazing...

Eat Your Way Through the Shipshewana Flea Market

Browsing the aisles of the Shipshewana flea market is surely going to make you hungry and thirsty! Good thing the...

10 Surprising Free Resources You Aren’t Using to Grow Your Small Business

Running a small or even medium-sized business? Check out these free resources I've found that can help you grown your...

17 Flea Market Booths Every Pet Lover Must Shop

Did you know Shipshewana Flea Market is a pet-lover's paradise? There are SO many pet supply products to choose from...

Flea Market Selling Tips: How to Use Facebook to Increase Profits

One of the best places to start having a digital presence is by creating a business page on Facebook. It's...

Vendor Spotlight: Expressions in Design

This new vendor at the Shipshewana Flea Market has so much greatness in her booth, you’ll find something new and...

5 New Vendors You Must Check Out This Season

Here are five new vendors you will want to visit this season at the Shipshewana Flea Market....

Midwest’s Largest Flea Market Opens for 2019 Season

It’s that time of year again to find the best bargains in Amish Country. The Shipshewana Flea Market will kick...

7 Home Decor Trends You’ll See Flea Market Vendors Selling this Year

I love finding deals at flea markets... especially when I know I can find current home trends at a bargain...

Lasting Impressions Gift Shoppe in Downtown Shipshewana Is a Must-Stop for Unique Items

Sometimes, certain shops will leave a good "lasting impression" on you. This is one of those cases. Lasting Impressions Gift...

The Re-purposed Furniture in this Tiny Shop in Shipshewana is to Die For

There's a new shop tucked in on Harrison Street that should belong on everyone's bucket list who visits Shipshewana, Indiana....

3 Things to Love about Fruit Hills Winery & Orchard Near Shipshewana

Fruit Hills Winery & Orchard in Bristol, Indiana (just a 20 minute drive from Shipshewana). I'm happy to say that...

How to Make a Wine Caddy Using an Old Crate

Learn how to make your very own Wine Caddy Using an Old Crate. Read our step-by-step instructions here....

Few People Know About this Cute Amish-Owned Honey Farm and Shop in Shipshewana

"B" Honey & Candles is a little-known honey farm just two miles west of downtown Shipshewana, Indiana. There's just something...

Yoder Popcorn Shop in Shipshewana is What Dreams are Made Of

Popcorn has always been one of my favorite snacks. So, you can imagine my delight when I found Yoder Popcorn,...

How to make a Mason Jar Snow Globe Soap Dispenser

We see the mason jar soap dispensers all of the time, but how about a SNOW GLOBE soap pump? Read...

Flea Market Booth Display Tips: Plenty of Walking Space & Presentation & Finishing Touches

Put yourself in the mindset of a customer for a moment. Have you ever avoided a booth or not shopped...

6 Creative Gift Ideas from the Shipshewana Flea Market

Here are six creative gift giving ideas that will help give you a little kick start for the gift buying...

Flea Market Booth Display Tips: Clearly Mark Prices & Evoke Nostalgic Feelings

Flea markets and craft shows are a great way for vendors and businesses to get their name and products in...

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...

Vendor Spotlight: Miss Chic

If you're a boutique fanatic like I am, you are going to love this week's vendor spotlight on Shipshewana Flea...

10 Random Products Shoppers are Loving Right Now at the Shipshewana Flea Market

Sometimes the stuff you find at the Shipshewana Flea Market is just a little...well...random. I asked ten vendors what their...