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May 15, 2025

15 Best Things to Do in Shipshewana, Indiana in 2025

June 2, 2025

5 Tips for Shopping the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market

May 29, 2025

Farmstead Inn Debuts “Goose Tracks” Quilt Garden

April 17, 2025

8 Things You Should Know about Shipshewana Flea Market

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Why Shipshewana Flea Market Isn’t Open on Weekends

If you’ve ever searched for “Is Shipshewana Flea Market open on weekends?” — you’re not alone. It’s one of the...

What to Know About Bringing Your Dog to Shipshewana Flea Market

Yes, We’re Pet Friendly! Here’s everything you need to know about our pet-friendly policies, from leash rules to pet-friendly vendors...

Shipshewana Trading Place Hosts Special Weekend Event Trifecta June 20-21, 2025

Shipshewana, Ind. — Shipshewana Flea Market will host a special weekend Flea Market for shoppers on Friday, June 20th and...

The Worst Advice We’ve Heard About the Shipshewana Flea Market

When it comes to shopping the Shipshewana Flea Market, some suggestions aren’t so great. For folks who have never visited before,...

42 Signs You’re from Shipshewana, Indiana

Sometimes you just know when someone hails from Amish Country. Here are 42 signs you can look for. 1. You...

How to Buy at an Auction for the First Time

Have you always wanted to attend an auction, but weren’t really sure what to do or how it works? These...

5 Tips for Shopping the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market

5 Tips for Shopping the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market Visiting the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market in Shipshewana, Indiana can be...

Farmstead Inn Debuts “Goose Tracks” Quilt Garden

Shipshewana, IN — May 29, 2025 — Vibrant blooms and a tribute to quilting tradition now greet visitors at the...

15 Best Things to Do in Shipshewana, Indiana in 2025

Enjoy Shipshewana's best attractions, including shopping at the Midwest's Largest Flea Market, catching a musical at the Blue Gate Theatre,...

8 Things You Should Know about Shipshewana Flea Market

8 Things You Must Know about the Shipshewana Flea Market! Discover tips on hours, vendors, places to stay and Amish...

4 Free Ways to Promote Your Flea Markets, Shows or Festivals

As a market vendor, you live a crazy busy life. You're continuously setting up and tearing down booth displays, selling...

Shipshewana Flea Market Recipe Box: Slow-Cooker Holiday Ham

Shipshewana Flea Market is full of amazing products that can help you plan the perfect gathering or party. Feeding a...

Shipshewana Trading Place Selling Opportunities

Are you looking for a place to sell your stuff? Or maybe you are ready to grow your online business...

7 Tips for Good Antiquing

Antiquing is a worthwhile pursuit that is fun and exciting. However, it can be a bit intimidating if you are...

Flea Market Vendor Winter Prep Checklist

Winter is the perfect time to prepare yourself for the upcoming selling year. Learn more here on how to get...

What Can I Find at a Flea Market?

What can you find at Shipshewana Trading Place? Would you believe us if we told you: everything?! With nearly 700...

About Amish Culture: Six Social Courtesies

Shipshewana, Indiana in LaGrange County is home to the third largest Amish community in the United States. With the seasonal...

Refresh: 4 Ways to Love Your Flea Market Business Again

As you know, there are many different ways to run a business, and you’ll find even more advice columns, blogs...

DIY Wood Pallet Tote – A Repurposed Auction Find

Discover the 7 easy steps to repurposing your antique auction find and creating one-of-a-kind pieces from items that are just...

Complete Guide to 2025 Events in Shipshewana

Discover some of the best upcoming 2025 seasonal events in Shipshewana, Indiana, like one-of-a-kind festivals, shows, auctions, markets and more....

12 Ways to Turn Customer Cues Into Money

Build your business around what customers want. Your customers will give you cues in more ways than one. Use those...

12 Realistic Reasons to Be Your Own Boss

What really makes it worth working for yourself? Here are twelve realistic reasons to be your own boss....

Shipshewana Trading Place Flea Market & Auction Awarded Best of the Best Designation by the American Bus Association

Destinations, an American Bus Association publication and the definitive guide to North America's best group travel destinations, state-by-state itineraries, planning...

Recipe Box: Holiday Cake Balls

Learn to make simple and delicious holiday cake balls good for any celebration and where in Shipshewana you can find...

Do the Amish Celebrate Christmas?

Learn about Amish traditions and celebrations, whether they exchange gifts, and more about the Amish culture and how they celebrate...

3 Easy Steps to Create Winter Decor for your Home

Find where to find hidden treasure at Shipshewana Trading Place and discover the 3 easy steps it takes for anyone...

9 Things Every History Buff Should Do in Shipshewana

Shipshewana, Indiana has a rich Amish and Mennonite heritage that is so fun to learn about....

Flea Market Booth Display Tips: Avoid Display Tables

You might want to consider avoiding display tables. For the details read more here....

Flea Market Booth Display Tips: “Sale” Section Advice

Make your discounted section look good. Here are some details surrounding this tip....

5 Shipshewana Stops Every DIY Lover Must Visit

Recently, I was motivated to pull off a few small projects and as inspiration for anyone like me, here are...

7 Amish Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Table

Here's a collection of some of our favorite Amish Thanksgiving recipes from around Pinterest and the internet. Try adding one...

7 Examples of Great Booth Displays and Why

Are you looking for some fresh booth display setup ideas to use at your next craft show, flea market or...

Shipshewana Trading Place Frontline Workers Receive Hoosier Hospitality Awards for Exceptional Service

Jolene Troyer (Farmstead Inn & Conference Center) and Jamye Bley (Shipshewana Trading Place Auction & Flea Market), have been honored...

Recipe Box: Thanksgiving Leftovers Panini

Learn an amazing and simple recipe for using up all your delicious Thanksgiving Day Leftovers that the entire family will...

6 Unforgettable Christmas Activities in Shipshewana

Shipshewana is a town that loves to go all out for the holidays. Beautiful lights start appearing in town in...

5 Things You Should Know About the Shipshewana Flea Market Before Becoming a Vendor

Before selling at any flea market, it's important to prep yourself with some must-know information....

Holiday Craft Shows at Shipshewana Trading Place

Every fall season in Indiana, we enjoy the colors of changing leaves, the return of sweaters and boots, the taste...

3 Simple Steps to Upcycle an Old Auction Find: Bundt Pan to Fall Décor

Learn to upcylcle old items found at flea markets and auctions creating amazing fall decor that anyone is capable of...

Say “I Do” to Amish Country Charm: Beautiful Wedding Venue in Shipshewana

Discover where you can exchange vows amid beautiful green grounds, surrounded by charming Amish country landscapes that offer a serene...

Easy DIY Mini Pumpkin Succulents

Learn to create your own mini pumpkin succulent from items you can find right here at Shipshewana Auction & Flea...

Dream Wedding at Shipshewana Trading Place

Let us help you create the perfect wedding day with a celebration of love set against a backdrop of rustic...

6 Amazing Fall Activities in Shipshewana

Ahhh autumn. There is nothing better than getting your family out in that crisp cool air for some good old...

10 Delicious & Creative Ways to Use Pie Filling

Discover 10 delicious ways to make some amazing desserts for your next gathering. Just visit this vendor’s space and incorporate...

5 Reasons to Visit Shipshewana Flea Market After Labor Day

Discover 5 amazing reasons to shop the Midwest's Largest Flea Market after Labor Day....

3 Easy Tips for Planning Your Flea Market Booth Display

When developing the theme and style of your flea market booth or craft show booth, there are some general rules...

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