Several years ago, the beef industry created a voluntary training and certification program called Beef Quality Assurance or BQA. In that program, producers of beef are taught industry standards for producing good quality beef, are tested, and are then issued a certificate of completion. The topics range from keeping feeds…
The Amish buggy has come a long way since they first appeared in Shipshewana, IN. When they first came along, they were uncovered and horse-drawn. Since then, they have added tops, and there have been some requirements made for safety by law.|As a local resident now, I have had the…
The Shipshewana Trading Place Antique & Misc. Auction is a fun way to shop for your friends, family, home or any DIY (Do-It-Yourself) project you have in mind. Selling thousands of lots each Wednesday in Shipshewana, IN you won't want to miss out on this fun weekly event.|Auction Tip 1:…
Do you love the look of farmhouse décor but aren’t sure where to start? Here is a quick tip – start at Shipshewana Trading Place!|Farmhouse décor is a comfortable interior design style that incorporates simplicity with rustic charm. Wood and galvanized metal are popular, as are whitewashed walls and furniture…
This old dough bowl was a find that was the perfect DIY project just waiting to happen. See just a few of the seasonal ways you can decorate your own dough bowl from the Shipshewana Antique Auction. Guest blogging Upcycling idea and work courtesy of Petal My Pretties|The Shipshewana Antique…
Enjoy the Shipshewana Flea Market Mural & Selfie Trail while shopping on 40 acres in Indiana Amish Country. Don't forget to share your favorite snapshots on Instagram, Facebook or Snapchat using #ShipsheFleaMarketMuralSelfieTrail to capture the memories of your shopping trip to the Midwest's Largest Flea Market in Shipshewana, IN.|#1 Shipshewana…
After a fun and crazy summer with your kids, we know just what you need! Now that everyone is back to school, we think it’s time for a trip with your girlfriends to Shipshewana Trading Place! We are proud to be the Midwest’s largest flea market, and we are open…
One Instagram-er named Miguel (@mianro), shares his Shipshewana auction finds to his social media followers. He restored a 1900s farmhouse in Albion, Indiana, and loves to look for antique finds to go with his decor.|Miguel attended his first auction back in 2015 when a friend told him about it. We…
Yes, there are public restrooms available on the market grounds at each of the food court locations throughout the market. There are also public restrooms available inside the Misc. & Antique Auction Building located at the main entrance.
Pick up some peaches the next time you visit the Shipshewana Flea Market Farmer's Market while getting to know the amazing vendors here bringing in fresh and locally sourced fruits and veggies each week.|I love peaches and they are even better when cooked up in a tasty cobbler served warm…
Stephanie Bontrager is the manager for the Shipshewana Auction Restaurant.
As dawn breaks on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning throughout the summer, shoppers shuffle into the aisles of the nearly 700 spaces that fill the Shipshewana Flea Market. It seems almost magical the way vendors fill space after space, like they just appear overnight.|To Shipshewana locals, it is always just…
Learn more about the Amish on your visit to Indiana's Amish Country. Here in Shipshewana, simple living is a choice. You'll slow down, and enjoy time learning about the Amish lifestyle, taking a buggy ride, and savoring local cuisine.|Morning|Good morning from Amish country! Start your Amish experience with a big…
Veteran flea market vendor, Brenda LaRue, from Bloom'n Things, LLC in spaces 588-590 & 605, shares with us 7 great home decor tips that can be used for any space.|1. Place Biggest Items in First|Always put your biggest items (furniture, wall art, collections) in a space first. It's easier to…
I had the amazing honor of visiting with Michael Vargas, Antique Auction seller at Shipshewana Trading Place Misc. & Antique Auction. Michael has been selling since early 2022 and shares an amazing story of his creativity and how it all came to be!|Michael has an amazing talent for creating metal…
The Farmer's Market is one of the most sought after sections of the Midwest's Largest Flea Market here in Shipshewana, IN. Every summer we get tons of calls asking when the blueberries are in and early July to mid-August are the prime time to pick some up.|Ingredients| 2 Cups Flour…
Take the grandkids back in time and enjoy the simple life with all the fun they'll remember for a lifetime with a Getaway with the Grandkids Trip to Shipshewana, IN.|Day 1: Enjoy the Amish Culture|Afternoon Check in to your classic room (includes 2 adults & 2 children age 14 and…
Discover this delicious recipe, Zucchini Pancakes - courtesy of Shipshewana Spice Company, for your prouduce buys from Shipshewana Flea Market.|With summer comes the famous running of the Shipshewana Flea Market and the amazing Farmer's Market vendors who sell all kinds of delicious produce all season including one of our favorites,…
Many people are fascinated by the Amish culture in Shipshewana, IN. Visitors often are curious about the reasons behind the Amish lifestyle and traditions.|In this blog, Loren Beachy, a resident of Goshen, Indiana and member of the Old Order Amish Church, seeks to answer 10 frequently asked questions about the…
Learn about the vibrant personality and adventurous spirit of Shippy the Prospector, our beloved mascot at Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market.
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