Date: May 6, 2019
News Release
MAY 6, 2019
Midwest’s Largest Flea Market Opens for 2019 Season
Shipshewana, Ind. — It’s that time of year again to find the best bargains in Amish Country. The Shipshewana Flea Market will kick of the 2019 season on Tuesday, May 7th.
Shipshewana Flea Market boasts nearly 700 spaces of vendors selling their wares on 40 acres.
“There’s so much to do here,” said Market Manager Michael Christner. “You can come to the flea market and spend the day shopping; you can bid at the Antique Auction and you can explore the town.”
The flea market is open 8 am to 4 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May through September, rain or shine with holiday hours on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. The market is also opening for new special weekend hours on June 14-15 and August 16-17.
The flea market is located in Shipshewana, Indiana, a small, yet popular tourist town of 650 people. The area attracts generations of families to take in the town’s Amish-based lifestyle.
For more information on the flea market or auction, visit www.shipshewanafleamarket.com or call 260-768-4129. Find more at the Shipshewana Flea Market Facebook page, or download the Shipshewana Trading Place mobile app for the most up to date information on events.
About the Shipshewana Flea Market
The Shipshewana Flea Market is the Midwest’s largest flea market. Featuring nearly 700 booths on 40 acres, it attracts thousands of visitors each week during the peak summer season. The Shipshewana Flea Market offers a huge variety of products and is open every Tuesday and Wednesday from May through September.
The flea market is owned by Shipshewana Trading Place, which is a uniquely successful Hospitality and Service organization. Shipshewana Trading Place offers a diverse range of destination and merchandising services, including the Midwest’s largest flea market, Shipshewana Auction, Farmstead Inn & Conference Center, Farmstead Expo Barn & Event Pavilion, Auction Restaurant, Shipshewana RV Park & Service Center and special events. For further information, visit www.shipshewanatradingplace.com.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Lora Gates
Marketing Director
Shipshewana Trading Place
260-768-4129
lora@shipshewanatradingplace.com
