Yes! Although the flea market's normal hours are on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, we do have a few special weekend market dates throughout the year. June Weekend Market (June 14-15, 2024) August Weekend Market (August 2-3, 2024) We also have other events that happen on Saturdays including the Swap Meets, Antique Market, Craft Shows, and other Town Events. And of course, all of the shops in town are open on Saturdays too!
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Shipshewana is less than 200 miles from Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids and Toledo. The Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90) passes through the northern fringes of the county (Lagrange) and serves Howe and LaGrange with exits 107 and 121.
Visit our vendor directory page or pick up one of our printed flea market directory guides available at the information booth near the main entrance of the market.
Jamye joined Shipshewana Trading Place Flea Market & Auction in April 2023. With her unique knowledge as a craft show vendor, auction employee and all-around creative mind, she is a key player in many areas. She and her husband reside in Kendallville where they enjoy spending time outdoors and spoiling their grandson and dog.
“Both high and low end items sold on a fairly strong market today. The in-between items sold on a little weaker market.” Preview next Wednesday’s Antique Auction items on Auctionzip.com…photos will be posted each Tuesday afternoon!
It's easy! Send us a vendor application in advance, or just show up and check in at the flea market office! You can rent a spot to sell for a day, for a week, for a month, or even for a full season! Check out rates and vendor information.
September marks a number of events taking place at Shipshewana Trading Place Auction & Flea Market. For most, this means the end of Summer but for Shipshewana it is a month-long celebration full of fun for the entire family.
Restrooms: Seven different locations throughout the market that are open at all times during market days. Showers: Showers are available for vendor use on all scheduled Market days including set up dates. RV/Motor Home Park: For those not parking on their flea market space, we have a 70 site RV Park with full hookups. Food / Refreshments: There are five food court locations and one full-service restaurant located on the grounds. Rest Areas: The flea market has several covered pavilions throughout the market designated as rest areas for customers. These areas will have picnic tables and seating, and may feature special entertainment.
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.
Making first-time reservations can be done in a couple of different ways.You can fill out a vendor application online, or print it out and mail it in (Shipshewana Flea Market, Attn: Michael Christner, P.O. Box 185, Shipshewana, IN 46565) with your payment or down payment. You can also call the flea market office at 260-768-4129 to reserve and make a credit card payment over the phone. Or, come in the day you'd like to sell (6:00 am - 8:00 am) and reserve/pay for the day and week at the Flea Market office.
When it comes to shopping the Shipshewana Flea Market, some suggestions aren’t so great. For folks who have never visited before, here is a list of some of the worst advice we’ve ever heard…and we’ve heard a lot. From when to shop, to how to plan your trip, these snippets…
We get so many questions each week on which vendors carry what…from underwear to Bamboo Plants! So, the flea market office made a handy-dandy list of some of the more popular items and where you might find them this year at the market. Are any of these your favorites?
Read up on current livestock market prices from the Shipshewana sale on Wednesday. Join us for next week’s livestock auction, starting at 10 am.
Shipshewana Auction Restaurant, a full-service restaurant, serves up delicious sit-down Amish-style cooking and homemade pies. Open Wednesdays and Fridays (also Tuesdays, May-September). On SR 5, next to Shipshewana Flea Market. Special accommodations for groups.
Yes! A variety of food options are available throughout the market. Various food locations feature everything from delicious chicken and pulled pork to tasty sweets and treats. There is something for everyone. For a traditional indoor dining experience, visit the Shipshewana Auction Restaurant located at the main entrance to the market.
It is just $5 per vehicle to park on flea market grounds, Memorial Day through September. More about parking. Admission is FREE. Guests who stay at our beautiful hotel, the Farmstead Inn & Conference Center, receive a free flea market parking pass with their room.
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The Auction Restaurant’s hours coincide with the Shisphewana Auction & Flea Market’s days and events.
Visiting the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market in Shipshewana, Indiana can be a little overwhelming at first. With hundreds of booths to shop and so much to see, do and eat, we’d thought we would reach out to our frequent visitors and ask, “What are your best tips & ticks to…
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