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New to Auctions? We Can Help!
Auctions can be a blast and an amazing resource. But Where? How? When? And why do they talk so fast? Here’s some help for the Auction Newbie. The wonderful people […]
Enjoy a Full Week of Quilt Events in June!
In Amish Country, fabric creations are an art form. In Shipshewana you can find: knitting, macrame, hand-sewn clothing, weavings, hand-loomed rugs, but this area is well-known for beautiful quilting. Amish […]
Group Bus Tours & Step-On Guides
Shipshewana is one of the most popular Group Tour destinations in the U.S. Visitors choose Group Bus Tours for a number of reasons! No driving, and no navigating. You […]
Spring has Sprung in Shipshewana…
It’s officially Spring in Northern Indiana! That means it’s time to get to planting and pruning and plotting and potting! One of the first plant and gardening goods stops […]
Do-It-Yourselfers Love Shipshewana! Here’s why:
Are you a Picker? A Home-Improvement Guru? Landscaper? An Antique-Hunter? A DIY’er? Whatever the hands-on hobby, if you like to get your hands dirty, Shipshewana’s for you! Everyone knows that […]
A Barn Quilt How-To Guide
Driving the scenic country backroads of Northern Indiana, you’ll likely see Barn Quilts adorning historic barns, family homesteads, Amish farms, and public spaces. Similar in design to fabrics quilts, traditional […]
Shipshewana Spring Break STAYCATION Fun!
Sure, our kids love the carefree days of Spring Break! And we love having them home and spending time with them! But Spring Break can start to feel a little […]
Meet Tobi Oxenrider: New Executive Director of the Shipshewana Retail Merchant’s Association
If you haven’t met the SRMA’s (Shipshewana Retail Merchant’s Association) new Executive Director yet, she’s a friendly, spunky spitfire who is kind to everyone, has a super cute dog named […]
Pajama Sales Day 2024 Photo Gallery!
SHIPSHEWANA — Another Shipshewana tradition is quickly gaining traction and its become a yearly getaway for many from around the area. Pajama Day was held on Saturday (Feb. 3rd) throughout […]
Dolls & Amish Culture
Amish individuals do not possess photos of themselves because it’s believed that they may encourage vanity, which runs counter to their religious ideals of community and equality. The dolls played […]
Happy Salt is a Shipshewana Tradition
Happy Salt has been around since since 1985, a Shipshewana staple for almost 40 years! Kevin Horn is the owner of Shipshewana Spice Company, and Happy Salt was created by […]
A Day at Davis Mercantile
The origins of the Davis Mercantile building can be traced back to 1891, when original owner Hezekiah Davis built a hotel near the train station to house travelers. What followed […]
Time for the Annual Shipshewana Fall Crafter’s Fair
The Fall Crafters Fair, located inside the Michiana Event Center, is an exhibition and celebration of our talented local artists and craftspeople, as well as the slower-paced culture of Shipshewana […]
Indiana Hannah Visits Shipshewana and Mongo
There’s one from Dutch Creek Animal Farm. And there’s one from Trading Post outfitters in Mongo.
Mel Riegsecker and His Miniatures were the Beginning of Something Big
When people hear the name Shipshewana, they associate it with Amish craftsmanship, buggies, good food, beautiful quilts, amazing shopping, and most likely at least one of the properties run by […]
Purple Martin Nesting Boxes are an Amish Tradition
The beneficial relationship between humans and Purple Martins, a type of swallow, has existed for hundreds of years in North America. These birds are voracious insect-eaters, particularly fond of mosquitoes, […]
What are ‘Cottage Shops’?
The term ‘Cottage Shop’ in LaGrange County refers to the many Amish-run businesses that you can find scattered throughout the beautiful backroads surrounding Shipshewana, LaGrange, Middlebury and almost any area […]
Yoder’s Meat & Cheese Celebrates ‘Cowboy Day’
3 Key Elements You could say that the family farm behind Yoder’s Meat & Cheese has been ahead of the curve for decades. Four generations of cattle farmers and smart […]
MEET LORA GATES
If you’ve met Lora, than you know that she is hardworking, kind, and fun. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure, you can learn more from our quick interview below. […]
Shipshewana Featured Story Ideas
Need a great story idea? We’re here to help! Choose from the categories and suggestions below and contact us for the info and illustrative pieces you need. Need info on a […]
2024 Ice Festival and Chili Cookoff Results
And the Winners Are: The weather this past Friday & Saturday was made for ice carving! Visitors were able to watch carvings of all sizes being created most of the […]
Shipshewana CVB to Host #INindiana Selfie Sign Ice Sculpture!
The CVB will host an #InIndiana Ice Sculpture this year! The 17th Annual Shipshewana Ice Festival is this Friday and Saturday, (Jan. 19th & 20th) in and around the popular […]
Fun Winter Activities in Small-Town Shipshewana
In Shipshewana, there are places to shop, food to eat, and fun things to do all year round! The winter time is actually a perfect time to visit for a […]
Find the Perfect Nativity Scene in Shipshewana
Nativity Scenes are a lovely and decorative reminder of the reason for the season this time of year, and being that Shipshewana is a special place that appreciates both faith […]
