Make it a Hallmark Weekend Getaway
We’ve made it easy for you to book a stay over the holiday weekend in Shipshewana. So, grab your suitcase and leave extra room for souvenirs, holiday gifts, and take home baked goods!
You’ll want to start by making sure you’ve got a place to stay. Staying at either the Blue Gate Garden Inn or the Farmstead Inn & Conference Center puts you close to the action and within walking distance to all the outdoor fun! Of course, those aren’t the only places to stay around town!
Itinerary to help you plan!
Day 1: November 7, 2024
- Stop by the Visitors Center for a FREE Coupon Book, Travel Guide, and Map.
- Tour Menno-Hof for an interactive history of Amish and Mennonite culture.
- Check in at your hotel
- Lunch at Shawna Rae’s Bakery & Cafe, or JoJo’s Pretzels.
- Shop four stories of stores in The Davis Mercantile.
- Dinner at The Blue Gate Restaurant.
- Always Loretta Live at 8:00 PM at The Blue Gate Theater.
Day 2: November 8, 2024
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Find trinkets and gifts at the Christmas Vintage & Craft Bazaar.
- Go Off the Beaten Path and discover 80 Barn Quilts, 120 Amish Cottage Shops, & hidden gems!
- Grab lunch in LaGrange at Linder’s Tavern on Main.
- PBR Bull Fest at 7:00 PM: Experience the thrill-ride action and cheer on nationally ranked riders.
- Trace Adkins Live at 8:00 PM: Lace up your cowboy boots and end the night with a boot stomping good time!
Day 3: November 9, 2024
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- The Lighting of Shipshewana:
- All-day festive activities: Shopping, holiday fun, photos with Santa, live reindeer, and Elsa
- Questions? Check out the Tips for the Light Parade!
- Lunch at a local restaurant or food truck.
- Dinner at The Blue Gate, Shawana Rae’s Bakery & Cafe or one of the dozen food trucks around town.
- The Lighting of Shipshewana Light Parade and Tree Lighting at 7:00 PM
Day 4: November 10th
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Depart at your own leisure
