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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
Quilt Classes at Maple Wood 1-1 8-25

Quilters’ Getaway in Indiana’s Amish Country

Looking for an unforgettable quilting getaway? Plan a trip with your friends and escape to Shipshewana, Indiana, for a creative adventure in the heart of Amish Country. Shipshewana is known […]

Quilters’ Getaway in Indiana’s Amish Country

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

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
Lighted carriage

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
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
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!
dog is the I in Shipshe sculpture

10 Tips for Traveling to Shipshewana with Your Pups!

Traveling with Your Pooch Doesn't Have to Be Ruff!

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!

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?
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