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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

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
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VOTE for Best Holiday Parade

USA Today Nominates The Lighting of Shipshewana Light Parade

The Lighting of Shipshewana Light Parade celebrates tradition, memories, and the kickoff to the Christmas season. In its 17th year, USA Today is nominating the event as Best Parade as […]

VOTE for Best Holiday Parade

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 […]

Pajama Sales Day 2024 Photo Gallery!

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 […]

Dolls & Amish Culture

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 […]

2024 Ice Festival and Chili Cookoff Results

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 […]

Shipshewana CVB to Host #INindiana Selfie Sign Ice Sculpture!

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 […]

Fun Winter Activities in Small-Town Shipshewana

Gingerbread House Contest

For almost 20 years, the annual Gingerbread House Competition has been a holiday tradition at Davis Mercantile in Shipshewana, IN. They have two age groups, 16+ and 15 & Under, […]

Gingerbread House Contest
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