When I promised my daughter a guitar for her sixteenth birthday, there was no other place I would go than Trader Bob’s which is open year-round in the South lean of Shipshewana’s weekly Misc. & Antique Auction. |Early one morning the week after her birthday, at 7 am, we made…
11 Reasons you should be in Shipshewana for the Pajama Day Sale|The Shipshewana Pajama Sale has become a winter tradition for so many Shipshewana enthusiasts. Each year, we have tons of amazing people who enjoy an overnight stay in beautiful Shipshewana just so they can get out and catch the…
Jenny has been around the hotel, auction, and flea market most of her life. Her main role is the Livestock Office where she checks out buyers and sellers each week at the Livestock and Horse Auctions. She lives in Shipshewana with her husband and 3 children.
Stacy has worked a variety of positions across the organization, including the flea market, Auction restaurant, and most recently livestock office and clerk. Her infectious positive attitude reflects in every customer encounter, whether she is serving a guest at the restaurant or the livestock office.
Shipshewana, Ind. — Shipshewana is now home to more than two million LED Christmas lights displayed in a 1.4-mile-long symphony of spectacular light scenes this holiday season. In its 2nd year now, Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy runs select days through January 4th. Shipshewana Trading Place and Blue Gate Hospitality have…
Ryan has been with the Shipshewana RV Service Center since its opening. Before managing the service center, Ryan worked as Director of Operations at Evergreen RV and also held positions at Skyline and Crossroads RV. He lives in Shipshewana with his wife and two kids, and he enjoys hunting, sports, and hanging out with family.
Like a good bargain? How about camping supplies? If yes, then you've got to visit E&M Sales in Shipshewana. |E&M Sales, located at 6580 W 550 N in Shipshewana, Indiana, is a charming shop off a country road with discount merchandise, camping supplies, gift items and more. E&M Sales is…
Looking for a short drive to cheese lover's paradise, you must check out this “delicious” shop just west of Shipshewana, IN.|Are you a cheese fanatic? Take just a 5 minute drive west of downtown Shipshewana, Indiana, and you'll find Heritage Ridge Creamery - a must visit for any cheese lover…
Part 1 in a Series of Travel Memories by Shipshewana Visitors - Shipshewana is full of traditions and visitors love creating memories here. We recently asked you to share some of your Shipshewana stories through photos and we can’t wait to share them all so you can discover how others…
This full-season Shipshewana Flea Maret vendor booth, DNL Woodworks, (named after Dick and Lin Noll thus “dnl”) occupies spaces 467-470 and features wood crafts including snowmen, yardsticks, scarecrows, pumpkin pals, as well as, a huge variety of unfinished furniture.|Dick and Lin Noll have been selling at the Shipshewana Flea Market…
Some obvious must-haves for your mobile boutique include a proper license, vendor certificates, and a solid event line-up. These things are of course important, yet some of the most important things that keep our businesses going are some we even don't think about.|1. Niche|The fashion business is competitive. Consumers have…
This month, I had the privilege of meeting Walton Fort and learning all about his flea market booth, Walton Art 222. I not only fell in love with his unique paintings for sale, but also with the mission behind his business. If you stop by his booth at Space #551…
What would a trip to Amish Country be without indulging in the amazing baked goods. Shipshewana, IN is the 3rd Largest Amish Community in the United States just behind Holmes County, OH and Lancaster, PA.|Indiana’s Amish Country is home to some of the most delicious cinnamon rolls you have ever…
Shipshewana, Indiana, is a great place to visit during the summer. If you're looking for a family-friendly place for great pizza, subs and some mini golf, you must put Shipshe Pizza & Mini Golf on your Shipshewana bucket list!|Summer is here which means it's time for families to get outside…
This month, I am spotlighting one of our newest full-season vendors here at the Shipshewana Flea market…The Pot Slot! This flea market vendor's unique product has been such a hit this year with all kinds of plant lovers! I had the chance to meet and talk with the Tim (below,…
Throwing a backyard get-together or planning a block party? You'll need to stock up on supplies. Luckily, the Shipshewana Flea Market carries everything you need to throw a successful gathering!|Check out the list below to gather all the items you need to throw your summer bash! No need to wait…
Yoder Department Store in Shipshewana, Indiana, still does business the good old-fashioned way.|When Ora M. Yoder purchased a general merchandise store in 1945, he never could have dreamed that it would become one of the most iconic stops in Shipshewana. Now managed by Ora's grandson Andre, Yoder's Department Store combines…
This week, I am so excited to be spotlighting Paul Fassoth. Paul is the super-friendly owner of Pacific Polynesian Enterprise, and he sets up his booth at space 681 here at the Shipshewana Flea Market.|Paul is from Hawaii, but he resides here in Northern Indiana during flea market season to…
Browsing the 26 aisles of flea market vendors in Shipshewana, Indiana is surely going to make you hungry and thirsty! Good thing the Shipshewana Flea Market has a variety of yummy food for you to chow down on while you're enjoying shopping. |So take a break, get a snack, and…
You know how essential it is to find resources that can help achieve your goals as a business owner. And being able to find resources, especially free resources, on the internet or in your hometown that are actually useful can be exponentially helpful in growing your business. |Budget|1. Dave Ramsey…
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