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Blue Gate Restaurant and Bakery

Meet Andy Rohrer!

VP of Sales & Marketing for Blue Gate Hospitality

The Blue Gate is an integral part of Shipshewana. It’s a place for friends and families to sit down for a meal, catch a concert, and rest for another day […]

Meet Andy Rohrer!

Pack Your Bags for a Budget-Friendly Family Adventure in Shipshewana!

2-Day Family Fun Itinerary

Get ready to hit the road and make unforgettable memories in Shipshewana—without stretching your wallet. Discover fun family events for the kids, mom, dad, and even your pets! Enjoy hands-on […]

Pack Your Bags for a Budget-Friendly Family Adventure in Shipshewana!
Arial view of Shipshewana

Take a Memorial Day Trip to Shipshewana

Amish Country Getaway!

Looking for something to do this weekend for the holiday? Grab the family and head to Indiana Amish Country! From Amish homestyle cooking and shopping off the beaten path to […]

Take a Memorial Day Trip to Shipshewana

Plan your getaway for Independence Day in Shipshewana

Spend Independence Day in the Heart of Amish Country and plan your trip for fireworks, food, and fun.

Begin your adventure to Shipshewana by exploring Amish Country. Shop the Midwest’s largest flea market at the Shipshewana Flea Market, explore Farmer’s Markets, dine at The Blue Gate, laugh out […]

Plan your getaway for Independence Day in Shipshewana
Amish buggy

How to Plan a Trip to Shipshewana

Indiana's Amish Country

Indiana’s Amish Country is home to one of the largest Amish communities in the United States, drawing visitors from around the world who are eager to experience its peaceful landscapes, […]

How to Plan a Trip to Shipshewana
Shipshewana Amish Buggy

Celebrate National Tourism Week

May 5th through the 9th!

Grab your stretchy pants, suitcase, and a thirst for adventure, and join the Shipshewana/LaGrange County CVB to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW)! Stop by the Visitors Center May […]

Celebrate National Tourism Week

Meet Katie Bailey

No Place Like Oz Museum in LaGrange

The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, Oz the Great and Powerful – these movies and Broadway shows are full of characters near and dear to fans. One local collector, Katie Bailey, […]

Meet Katie Bailey

Meet Marsha Gill-Dunker

Fireside Craft Burgers & Brews

Drive 15 minutes east of Shipshewana and you’ll find Fireside Craft Burgers & Brew, the first and only brewery serving LaGrange County. That’s a mighty tall order and one that […]

Meet Marsha Gill-Dunker

Award Winning “I Love Shipshe” Sculpture

Best IN Indiana Activation Award

Take a short walk from the Shipshewana Visitors Center to the Farmstead Inn and you’ll get the chance to be the “I” in the awarded Best IN Indiana Activation, the […]

Award Winning “I Love Shipshe” Sculpture

10 Things to Do This Spring in Shipshewana, Indiana

The season of renewal brings a whole new sense of wanderlust. Rising temperatures and revived greenery invite all to leave their winter lairs and venture into the sunshine. Shipshewana and […]

10 Things to Do This Spring in Shipshewana, Indiana

Graze LaGrange

Highlights Local Restaurants and Unique Eats

Visit LaGrange and bring your appetite for all the delicious food you’ll find on Restaurant Row in LaGrange. For two weeks dine on unique graze menu items at six local […]

Graze LaGrange

8 Things to Do in Winter in Shipshewana

Live out your Winter Dreams. Explore #VisitShipshewana

Winter in Shipshewana and LaGrange County brings a magical charm, turning the area into a haven for cozy and exciting activities. Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities, indoor entertainment, or […]

8 Things to Do in Winter in Shipshewana

Gear Up for the Annual Ice Festival

January 17-18, 2025

Plan to bundle up and get out of the house for some cool family fun! Here’s the official schedule: Fri. January 17th 10am: Ice Carvers begin creating their designs for […]

Gear Up for the Annual Ice Festival

Wintertime Events, Activities, and Adventure

Shipshewana and the surrounding towns are open all year long

While things may slow down in winter with the colder weather or snow falling, things do not slow down in Shipshewana. One of the most asked questions this time of […]

Wintertime Events, Activities, and Adventure
Stocking Stuffers

12 Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Plus one extra everyone can enjoy!

Filling stockings is always a fun part of the holidays. Whether they’re full of candy, chocolates, or gift cards, you don’t have to look far to fill them to the […]

12 Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Teaberry Wood Tap Handle

Shop Shipshewana Small Business Season

Shop small and local for unique goods, gifts, and crafts you can’t find anywhere else.

Small Business Season is the time of year to shop small and locally owned businesses. Shipshewana is chock-full of them. Each has a story to tell, a rich history, and […]

Shop Shipshewana Small Business Season
Walkway of lights

9 Reasons Why Shipshewana is…

Your Family Fun Christmas Getaway!

This Christmas season, Shipshewana is brimming with heartwarming experiences and flashing light displays that will make your holiday one to remember. If you’re looking for a family-friendly getaway that will […]

9 Reasons Why Shipshewana is…
Davis Mercantile at Christmas time

Shopping Tips for A Shipshewana Christmas

Find the Perfect Gifts in a Winter Wonderland

If you’re searching for unique and meaningful gifts this holiday season, there’s no better place to shop than Shipshewana, Indiana, during the Christmas season. As the town lights up with […]

Shopping Tips for A Shipshewana Christmas
A Shipshewana Christmas

A Shipshewana Christmas

Experience the Magic of the Lighting of Shipshewana!

As the whispers of the first snowflakes begin and the air turns cool, the quaint town of Shipshewana transforms into a winter wonderland that captures the true essence of Christmas. […]

A Shipshewana Christmas
Fall decor

Experience the Magic of Fall!

Indiana's Amish Country

Experience the vibrant colors and crisp air of fall in Shipshewana, Indiana, where adventure awaits at every turn. Shipshewana is in the heart of Indiana’s Amish Country and offers the […]

Experience the Magic of Fall!
visitors petting zebras

Experience the Wild at Dutch Creek Animal Farm Park

Meet a Menagerie of Exotic Animals in Amish Country

Shipshewana is well known for its shopping and dining opportunities — but what about glimpses of rare wildlife? Getting up close with wild animals can elevate any destination to legendary […]

Experience the Wild at Dutch Creek Animal Farm Park

Plan Fall Days Full of Family Fun

October is the perfect time for days of fall fun with the kids.

There’s nothing quite like October in the Midwest. Crisp fall air, the beauty of changing leaves, pumpkins, apple cider, the list goes on. If you’re a fan of fall, you’re […]

Plan Fall Days Full of Family Fun

Meet Aaron Stutzman & Family!

Local Yodeler and his family form fantastic family band.

You can see the Aaron Stutzman Family perform on Sept. 5th at Raber Patio Enclosures & Furniture’s Family Fun Night! The Aaron Stutzman Family play music as a family band, featuring […]

Meet Aaron Stutzman & Family!

Did You Miss Family Farm Day in LaGrange?

You can still check out the Northern Indiana Steam & Gas Show!

Every year, local Amish have a Family Farm Day on farmland in LaGrange, Indiana. The event lets non-farmers, or farming equipment enthusiasts, check out how many of the common jobs […]

Did You Miss Family Farm Day in LaGrange?