Shipshewana Trading Place Selling Opportunities
Shipshewana Trading Place offers sellers and vendors of all kinds of products, used, new and old, from live auctions to swap meets to permanent spaces at our famous outdoor flea market - the largest in the Midwest!
Check out some of the vendor opportunities below!
1. Shipshewana Flea Market
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The Shipshewana Flea Market is a summer, outdoor market with nearly 700 spaces on 40 acres...that's about 52 football fields of vendors! The Flea Market accepts ALL TYPES of merchandise! Walk-in vendors are welcome, or you can reserve a space by submitting a vendor application.
Approximate number of shoppers: 10,000 per week.
Dates & Hours:
Open Tues & Wed, 8am-4pm EST May - September. The Shipshewana Flea Market is also open for holidays and special weekend events! See all dates and hours.
Location:
Shipshewana Flea Market, 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
Amenities:
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Parking is allowed on your space
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Electricity is available (no additional charge)
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Night watchman Monday-Tuesday nights
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Free Wifi
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Restrooms / Shower Building
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Multiple Food Stands
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Pet-friendly
Flea Market Space Fees
1. Daily and/or Weekly Space: $35 per space, per day, or $55 per space, per week
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Must be paid for in advance of setup
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Available on a first-come, first served basis
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Additional days for extended market dates (Memorial Day, 3rd Friday and Saturday in June, 1st Friday and Saturday in August and Labor Day) are $20 per space per day in addition to the weekly rate paid.
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Outdoor space - Bring your own tables, chairs, canopy, etc.
2. Monthly Space: $163-$198/month per space, per month
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Rate varies based on space location
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Fees paid monthly
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Additional extended market dates (Memorial Day, Labor Day and Weekends) are $20 per space per day in addition to the monthly rate.
(Holiday and weekend market dates are extra and required for full-season vendors and for vendors reserving space for the extended dates in advance). -
Requires $90 deposit, with remaining balance for first month due within 30 days.
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Outdoor space - Bring your own tables, chairs, canopy, etc.
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Full-season vendors have the option of renting buildings or big top tents that can be placed on respective spaces. View Building & Tent Rental Rates PDF
To Reserve a Flea Market Space:
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Submit a flea market vendor application.
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OR, Stop by the flea market office with your ID, payment, and copy of IN Retail Merchants Certificate during flea market office hours.
Flea Market Vendor Application
2. Shipshewana Antique & Miscellaneous Auction
At the Shipshewana Antique & Miscellaneous Auction, buyers move from ring to ring catching the best deals on a wide variety of merchandise as six to eight auctioneers simultaneously sell inside the Antique Building every week.
Sell at our live Antique Auction if you want to quickly liquidate antiques, collectibles, salvage, furniture, signs and miscellaneous items.
Dates & Hours:
The Shipshewana Antique Auction is every Wednesday, year-round, starting at 9:00 am EST.
Location:
Shipshewana Antique & Misc. Building, 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
Amenities:
- Reserve space in advance
- Same Day Payout (Seller payout check is available 1-hour after your last item has sold)
- Enclosed, heated building with snack bar and restrooms
Auction Commission & Fees:
- Consignment fee is $15-$20 per auction location (7'x10' or 9'x12' spaces).
- Commission is based on your gross sales. See full commission schedule.
Reserve an Auction Spot:
If you are interested in selling at the Antique Auction, give us a call at 260-768-4129 to reserve your auction space. View Seller Information PDF
3. Ship-Chic Crafts, Gifts & Goodies Markets
The Ship-Chic Crafts, Gifts & Goodies Markets are curated, indoor pop-up markets that feature amazing products for DIY lovers, Pinterest-obsessive folks who want a unique holiday shopping experience! Old stuff, new stuff, and awesome stuff - all picked with quality in mind.
Dates & Hours:
- Spring Show (Dates Vary) | 9 am - 3 pm
- 4th Saturday in October | 9 am - 3 pm
- 1st Saturday in December | 9 am - 3 pm
Location:
Shipshewana Antique & Misc. Auction Building, 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
Ship-Chic Space Fee:
- $65 per 8'x10' wall space or 10'x10' middle space
Amenities:
- Electricity & Tables are available to rent
To Reserve a Space:
Download and Send in a Vendor Application
4. Swap Meets
Shipshewana Swap Meets are outdoor marketplaces where shoppers can find bargains on poultry, hunting/fishing items, small animals, antiques, second-hand goods, crafts and more.
Dates & Hours:
Held on Select Saturdays in the spring through fall, daylight - 1 pm. View Swap Meet Dates.
Location:
Shipshewana Flea Market grounds, 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
Space Fee:
20'x25' space: $25
How to Sell at the Swap Meet:
Space is available first come, first served. Just show up! Management will be around to collect your payment.
5. Shipshewana Antique Markets
This upscale antique & vintage market specialize in antiques, collectibles, primitives, country furniture, advertising, vintage jewelry, toys, and more.
Dates & Hours:
- Antique & Vintage Markets
- 3rd Friday and Saturday in June | 8am-4pm
- 1st Friday and Saturday in August | 8 am - 4 pm
Location:
Shipshewana Antique & Misc. Auction Building, 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
Spaces & Rates:
- Indoor Space(s) 10' x 10': $100
- Indoor Space(s) 10' x 20': $200 (With additional 10' x 10' spaces, $75/each)
All space fees cover the 2-day show
To Reserve a Space:
Download and Send in a Vendor Application
