Looking for something to do this weekend for the holiday? Grab the family and head to Indiana Amish Country! From Amish homestyle cooking and shopping off the beaten path to visiting the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market and enjoying the outdoors.
Midwest’s Largest Flea Market is OPEN!
The Shipshewana Flea Market is open every week (seasonally) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so it just makes sense to turn it into a 3-day Flea Market for Memorial Day, when many people have the day off from work and want to spend time with friends or family. So, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the coming week, the Largest Flea Market in the Midwest will be open 8 am – 4 pm daily, for your holiday shopping convenience. You may need to shop all three days if you intend to visit all of the over 700 booths!
Experience Amish Culture first-hand
A recommended tourist stop is to visit Menno-Hof. This informational museum shares a narrated history of Anabaptism and how the religion eventually became the Amish and Mennonite cultures that we know today. See and hear the Amish-Mennonite story through multimedia presentations, historical environments, and colorful displays. Don’t miss the gift shop, which is full of handmade items crafted by locals.
Off the Beaten Path is a self-guided tour and map that explores Amish communities and small towns in LaGrange County. It offers a flexible, anytime experience where you can visit shops, farms, historic sites, and local eateries, though Amish businesses are closed on Sundays. Along the way, you’ll encounter barn quilts, buggies, roadside stands, and scenic spots. For added insight, a narrated audio version is available on CD, USB, or Spotify, featuring history, facts, and local folklore.
New FREE Things to do!
Do you want to find your favorite pie flavor or feed bison? Check out the new self-guided trails that are available until June 30, 2025. Experience Indiana Amish Country with a FREE digital pass for your mobile phone.
Life is short. Eat the pie. Enjoy a variety of pies at bakeries throughout Shipshewana. If you check in to all the My My American Pie Trail locations, you will win your choice of pie-themed socks or a pie swag bag!
Discover locally Amish farms, produce stands, handcrafted Barn Quilts and more on the Once Upon a Farm Trail. When you check into all the Once Upon a Farm Trail locations you will win a Shipshewana cow bag!
Can’t forget about Shopping & Dining
Take a stroll through Shipshewana’s Downtown Shopping District to find antiques, Amish furniture, home decor, quilts and more! Head to the Davis Mercantile for 20+ stores all under one roof, from home decor and quilts to entertainment and food! Looking for antiques? The Town Shop Antique Mall is located on the corner of Morton Street and Middlebury St. You will find a one-stop shopping experience with many rooms displaying furniture, tools, jewelry,
and more! Click here for the Ultimate Guide to Thrifting an Antique Shopping. Have you ever made your own basket? Well, check out the NEW Teaberry basket making class located at Teaberry on Morton Street. The Maker’s Experience can be booked for 2-8 people at a time and typically takes about an hour to create your own basket.
Book Your Hotel Room in Amish Country
For true Hoosier Hospitality, check into one of the hotels located in Amish Country. You’ll find scenic views, charming rooms, and a cozy atmosphere to help you relax on your adventure to Shipshewana. Find lodging here.
Quilting Fun!
Shop a quilter’s dream paradise and discover the Indiana Quilt Shop Hop with six quilt shops in Shipshewana. Check out Lolly’s Fabrics inside Davis Mercantile or the 12,000 bolts of fabric at Yoder’s Department Store.
Don’t miss Memorial Day Weekend Events:
Wednesday, May 21st
- Miscellaneous & Antique Auction
- Flea Market
- Weekly Wednesday Dinners at Shipshewana Auction restaurant
- Ned & Nancy Musical
Thursday, May 22nd
- Clearspring Produce Auction
- Topeka Farmers Market
- Essenhaus Classic Car Cruise-In
- Ned & Nancy Musical
- Meatloaf – The Ultimate Tribute
Friday, May 23rd
- Ned & Nancy Musical
- Stone Horse Country Fair
- The Man in Black: Johnny Cash Tribute
Saturday, May 24th
- The Mill’s Farmers Market
- Morton Street Farmers Market
- Shipshewana Card Fest
- Michiana Spring Clay Tour
- Ned & Nancy Musical
- Mark Wills & Darryl Worley
Monday, May 26th
- Memorial Day Flea Market
- Whole town is open!
For more events: www.VisitShipshewana.org/events
