Blogs from the Heart of Amish Country
FAQs-Jingle Junction at the Lighting of Shipshewana Festival
A new Christmas adventure is coming to Shipshewana! On Saturday, November 7, Jingle Junction: A Children’s Country Christmas Adventure will bring hands-on indoor holiday fun to Davis Hall on Main…
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The Story Behind Jingle Junction
On Saturday, November 7, Jingle Junction: A Children’s Country Christmas Adventure will make its debut during Lighting of Shipshewana weekend. Children will decorate cookies, play games, make crafts, and collect…
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First-Ever Holiday Gift Guide
New guide highlights the local makers, small businesses, and specialty products behind 10 holiday gift ideas from Indiana Amish Country. Behind a handcrafted pottery mug, a box of locally made…
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Blue Gate Garden Inn in Shipshewana, Indiana
Stay at the Blue Gate Garden Inn in Shipshewana, Indiana, and enjoy easy access to the Blue Gate Theatre, Blue Gate Restaurant buffet, downtown shopping, the Shipshewana Flea Market, and…
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9 Reasons to Celebrate Christmas in Shipshewana, Indiana
Experience the holiday season in Shipshewana! The Lighting of Shipshewana Festival is a new two-day celebration.
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From Field to Fall Art: Meet the Artists Behind Shipshewana’s Straw Bale Trail
Meet the artists behind Shipshewana’s Giant Straw Bale Art Trail and see how locally grown straw becomes larger-than-life fall art.
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Pumpkin, Chai & Everything Nice: 10 Fall Flavors to Find in Shipshewana
10 Fall Flavors to Find in Shipshewana. Fall in Shipshewana comes with an appetite.
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Help Paint a Piece of Shipshewana History This Labor Day
From September 7–9, 2026, visitors to the Shipshewana Flea Market are invited to help paint Patriot’s Flag, a permanent community mural celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
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