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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
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
Andi Sherman

Meet Andi Sherman

The Kingsbury in Howe

The Kingsbury in Howe is a group of historic buildings located in Howe, Indiana. Located 20 minutes northeast of Shipshewana, the business is more than just a piece of history, […]

Meet Andi Sherman

Yoder Department Store

A Legacy of Service

A trip to Yoder Department Store isn’t just about tracking down great deals. Sure, just like when the store first opened its doors in the 1940s, you can still find […]

Yoder Department Store

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
Alyse & Russ

Meet Allyse and Russ Yoder

Yoder Popcorn

Crunchy, buttery goodness awaits at Yoder Popcorn. The Amish family-owned shop began in 1936 in the back garden. Today, fourth-generation owners Allyse and Russ Yoder continue to uphold tradition and […]

Meet Allyse and Russ Yoder
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
Teaberry Wood Products basket

Meet Lavern Miller of Teaberry Wood Products

Halfway between Middlebury and Shipshewana you’ll find the locally owned and family run shop Teaberry Wood Products. If you’re after handcrafted goods from baskets, puzzles for kids, cutting boards to […]

Meet Lavern Miller of Teaberry Wood Products
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!
dog is the I in Shipshe sculpture

10 Tips for Traveling to Shipshewana with Your Pups!

Visiting Shipshewana With Your Four-Legged Friends If you’re a dog lover, you know how the furry little family members can make traveling a nightmare. If you leave them home, then […]

10 Tips for Traveling to Shipshewana with Your Pups!
Blue Gate patio

7 Ways to Relax and Unwind in Shipshewana, Indiana

Need to get away from the hustle and bustle of life? Experience the tranquil charm of Indiana’s Amish Country in Shipshewana, Indiana, where every moment promises a serene escape and […]

7 Ways to Relax and Unwind in Shipshewana, Indiana

Spend a Few Days Outdoors in Gorgeous Shipshewana

We've even put together a fun itinerary for you!

Enjoy a Fun 3-Day Outdoor Itinerary! Enjoy the Waterways For those seeking a day of adventure or relaxation on the water, the experienced people at Trading Post Outfitters and T&L […]

Spend a Few Days Outdoors in Gorgeous Shipshewana

Riverwood Pottery Artist Jesse Woodworth

From a hobby to a business...

FROM HOBBY TO BUSINESS – MEET JESSE WOODWORTH In the heart of downtown Shipshewana, Riverwood Pottery stands a beacon of artistic perseverance and community harmony. Founded by Jesse Woodworth, whose […]

Riverwood Pottery Artist Jesse Woodworth
Artist creating pottery, Riverwood Pottery.

Artisans Abound in Shipshewana.

Handmade and one-of-a kind items can be found around every corner!

Artisans & Craftsman Patience and craftmanship are prized in LaGrange County, which helps explain why these communities are known for well-crafted furniture, quilts, hand-loomed rugs, wood crafts, leather goods, and […]

Artisans Abound in Shipshewana.
Cariloha entrance and American flag.

Meet Brian Wilson!

Find out more about Cariloha in downtown Shipshewana, and owner Brian Wilson!

Brian Wilson is the friendly and enthusiastic owner of Cariloha in Shipshewana, located at 133 Harrison St. Cariloha specializes in products made from bamboo, like incredibly soft mattresses and bedding, […]

Meet Brian Wilson!
Kid riding on the back of a buggy

Top 5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Amish Culture!

The Amish of Shipshewana Welcome You

Menno-Hof Museum The Menno-Hof Cultural Museum shares a narrated history of Anabaptism and how the religion eventually became the Amish and Mennonite cultures that we know today. See and hear […]

Top 5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Amish Culture!