Flea Market & Auctions
You’ve never seen shopping like this!
The Midwest’s Largest Flea Market! Voted Top 10 Things To Do in Indiana and Leisure and Travel say it’s one of the best Flea Markets in the country! Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May thru September, with nearly 700 vendors, the possibilities are endless: landscaping, fresh produce, art, home decor, furniture, crafts, antiques, purses, jewelry… and so much more!
The Flea Market property is over 40 acres and home to auctions, swap meets, and special shopping events throughout the year. Extend your stay more than one day to see it all!
FLEA MARKET
Address: 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
The open air market is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8 am – 4 pm, May through September. There are also special market days for Memorial Day and Labor Day in addition to select weekend market dates that change annually.
Parking is $5 per vehicle but there are no other admission fees. The grounds are a fine gravel & the 40-acre campus has space for 700 vendor booths!
Scooter, wagon & shopping cart rental is available at booth #1018 by the main entrance. $10 per day wagon rental, $5.00 shopping cart rental, electric scooter $25 for first 2 hrs & $10.00 per hour thereafter with a 2-hour minimum (Cash Only)
WEEKLY AUCTIONS
The Antique & Miscellaneous Auction is held every Wednesday at 9AM. There are also special auctions that are held throughout the year.
The Livestock Auction is held every Wednesday at the Flea Market Grounds. It starts at 10:00am & ends at 4:00PM with Butcher bulls, fat cattle & Cows.
Horse Auctions are held at the Flea Market Grounds. Tack starts at 10:30am & horses at 12:30pm.
Toy Auction is held in the Antique & Miscellaneous Auction Barn. This particular auction will have a special section of antique toys!
SWAP MEETS
Held on the flea market grounds on select Saturdays throughout the year. You never know what you’ll find! Lots of local vendors selling everything from baked goods to antiques, poultry, plants & everything in between.
Open Daylight – 1:00 PM (usually the 3rd Saturday of the month).
SHIP-CHIC CRAFT & VINTAGE SHOWS
Old stuff, new stuff & handcrafted stuff! Vendors from all over the Midwest come together for a show featuring gifts, vintage items, home décor, crafts, clothing, accessories, baked goods and more! Cost is $5 per person at the door.
Parking is free. Refreshments available.
WEEKEND & HOLIDAY MARKETS, BONUS DAYS
The Shipshewana Flea Market is also open for select weekends and holidays as well as ‘bonus days’ in order to allow shoppers more opportunities for great deals.
- Memorial Day May 26-28
- Labor Day September 1-3
Two weekend markets will be held
- June 20-21
- August 1-2, 2025. 8am – 4 pm
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MORE INFORMATION
The Trading Place website is full of resources and additional information for visitors and vendors including scooter rental, a searchable vendor directory, group information and more.
Check in at the Farmstead!
The Farmstead Inn is located right across the street from the Flea Market and their friendly staff is looking forward to providing you a great stay in Shipshewana with a ton of amenities and a comfy, homey feel.
