Shipshewana Flea Market, the Midwest's Largest, features a seasonal flea market on 40 acres with nearly 700 spaces and a weekly antique auction that has been running since 1922. Learn all you need to know for your next visit to Shipshewana in Indiana's Amish Country.|1. Dates & Hours The Shipshewana…
Shipshewana is right in the heart of Indiana’s Amish Country. As you drive in, the scenic landscapes set the stage for a relaxing and rewarding getaway. With simple living, Hoosier hospitality, and amazing shopping, this corner of northern Indiana is a destination you’ll want to come back to again and…
The Shipshewana Antique & Misc. Auction has been running strong every Wednesday since it's beginning not long after the first livestock sale in 1922. Below are 6 Hidden Secrets that may surprise you!|Learn More About Our History!|1. ) “The Barn” is Completely Different Every Week|“The Barn”—a 5,000 square foot structure,…
The Shipshewana Flea Market is one of Indiana's Amish Country must-see attractions in northern Indiana and has been around for a long time. The Shipshewana Swap Meets were added to our lineup here in 2018 and now that we have these separate shopping opportunities, I get this question all the…
When planning your booth set up, take into consideration the following eight booth display factors to help your experience selling at flea markets be a success.|The way you set up your flea market booth can make or break your flea market business. After all, if your booth has no eye…
Numerous outside factors can contribute to a small business failure when selling at a flea market. However, there are a few common mistakes I see flea market vendors make that contribute to an unsuccessful business.|It happens every summer. New vendors come out to make it big at the Shipshewana outdoor…
Discover 12 ways you can take customer cues and turn them into profitable changes for your flea market business.|Once you have finalized your setup, and are satisfied with the overall layout and shopping flow of your space. Now is where the real work begins. Most of our tips settle on…
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Discover reasons to be your own boss, get one step closer to running your own business, sell your own stuff and take control of your schedule, with the following list we have compiled for you.|If you’re like most people, you’ve probably thought a time or two about what it would…
Shipshewana, Ind. —Destinations, an American Bus Association publication and the definitive guide to North America's best group travel destinations, state-by-state itineraries, planning calendars, and strategic insights, recently awarded Shipshewana Trading Place Flea Market & Auction a 2024 Best of the Best designation in the category of Shopping. Destinations Best of…
I love making these simple and delicious cake balls for Christmas or any holiday celebration. They are as easy as they are tasty and you can find all the supplies you need to create them right here in Shipshewana.|Cake balls can be quite expensive to purchase, and for the price…
What kind of differences are there between Amish traditions and celebrations during the Christmas season and those who are not Amish?|I have been asked this question - and even wondered myself. Now that my family and I have been official Shipshewana, Indiana residents (the third largest Amish community in the…
Guest blogging Upcycling idea and work courtesy of Petal My Pretties|Discover the 3 Easy Steps I took to turn this old crusty pot (a hidden treasure found at Shipshewana Flea Market) into beautiful winter decor.|I found this old rusty and crusty bucket (what I love) from Glick's at the flea…
You can bring Shipshewana's past to life by visiting the following events and attractions in Amish Country Indiana.|You know you're a history buff when you love to know the story behind each destination you travel to. To make your trip even more memorable, consider staying in the Farmstead Inn -…
I love getting creative with this topic! In my own humble opinion, tables are a hindrance. They’re big and bulky, cut off traffic flow, and honestly are just plain boring. It's great how this vendor gets creative with her space. She draws attention with her fun colors as well as…
Shipshewana Flea Market experts share how to move out old inventory without making it look like unwanted merchandise, while creatively discovering all there is to offer shoppers for the next flea market season. (Part 6 in a Series.)|**Extra: Want to know the hottest color trends for next year? Check out…
If you are like me, you probably spend entirely too much time day-dreaming about all of the possible projects you could create, repurpose or make for your home. As proof, my Pinterest page is full of them, and most are quite honestly WAY over my skill set. Here are 5…
For many, Thanksgiving is a time for family, food and giving thanks. Amish communities also choose to celebrate Thanksgiving the same way by gathering with family and friends for a feast.|1. Sweet Potato Casserole|Recipe source: Lovina Eicher (Amish Cook), nwitimes.com *Substitute Almond Milk for the milk and Coconut Oil for…
We've gathered 7 photos from successful and beautiful flea market booths here in Shipshewana, Indiana that will help you get your creativity flowing and customers buying.|1. Good Use of Color|Using color in your booth display can communicate a lot about your brand and speakk to your ideal shopper! Use color…
Shipshewana, Ind. — For their dedication to tourism in Shipshewana, Jolene Troyer and Jamye Bley have been honored with Hoosier Hospitality Awards.|Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch delivered only 11 Hoosier Hospitality awards from a possible 92 counties and two recipients from Shipshewana were recognized for their unwavering commitment to hospitality in…
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