Okay, let’s face it: shopping is fun. It’s even more fun, however, when you get to hunt for the perfect things, combing through aisles and aisles of endless treasures to find things you never thought you would. Enter Shipshewana Trading Place, the biggest flea market in Indiana, located right in the heart of Amish country. You won’t believe the size of this place, and you’ll have to visit as soon as humanly possible.
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Okay, maybe it’s not one of the largest flea markets in Indiana; it is the biggest flea market in Indiana!
Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market/Facebook With more than 700 vendors across more than 40 staggering acres, Shipshewana Trading Place is literally an entire day’s worth of shopping all in one huge (and remarkably diverse) place.
You just never know what you’ll find.
Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market/Facebook From antiques ranging from super-old to classic to more modern and fun things, you’re bound to find at least something to love among the seemingly endless aisles.
Collectors will love browsing the countless tables and setups, with plenty of interesting historic artifacts and little samplings of nostalgia.
Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market/Facebook Vendors aren’t all you’ll find at Shipshewana Trading Place; since 1922, the massive market has been home to auctions as well. You’ll find all kinds of treasures at the auctions; from live animals like horses and livestock to classic and collectible antiques, it just depends on what’s going on on any particular Wednesday.
Shipshewana Trading place is open seasonally; typically, it runs from May to September.
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One more thing you need to make sure you bring is your appetite; you’ll have several delicious food trucks and food vendors to choose from, and it’s truly hard to choose just one.
Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market/Facebook You’ll find all kinds of things for all kinds of palates; some vendors serve breakfast, some sell American-style fare like burgers and fries, and some even sell traditional Amish deliciousness like cinnamon rolls and other baked goods. Leave room for dessert, too.
Once you’ve shopped till you drop (or maybe just kind of need a rest), the town of Shipshewana is a vibrant little place rich in Amish culture and history.
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The town itself is full of great shops, excellent dining, and adorable places to spend the night. Shipshewana is a great option for your next staycation, and you can make a whole day out of flea markets and food. For some more epic flea markets around Indiana that you’ve just got to check out, this article might serve as excellent inspiration!
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With more than 700 vendors across more than 40 staggering acres, Shipshewana Trading Place is literally an entire day’s worth of shopping all in one huge (and remarkably diverse) place.
From antiques ranging from super-old to classic to more modern and fun things, you’re bound to find at least something to love among the seemingly endless aisles.
Vendors aren’t all you’ll find at Shipshewana Trading Place; since 1922, the massive market has been home to auctions as well. You’ll find all kinds of treasures at the auctions; from live animals like horses and livestock to classic and collectible antiques, it just depends on what’s going on on any particular Wednesday.
You’ll find all kinds of things for all kinds of palates; some vendors serve breakfast, some sell American-style fare like burgers and fries, and some even sell traditional Amish deliciousness like cinnamon rolls and other baked goods. Leave room for dessert, too.
What’s your favorite flea market in Indiana?
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Address: Shipshewana Trading Place, 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565, USA
