Shipshewana Flea Market
Shipshewana Flea Market
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Temporarily closedClosed until May 1, 2025
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Nearly 700 open-air booths on 40 acres await you at the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market in Shipshewana, Indiana. Find bargains on home décor, clothing, furniture, jewelry, tools, crafts, books, beauty supplies, accessories, and everything imaginable. Also shop the Farmer’s Market section for in-season local produce and plants. Food courts, restrooms, scooter rentals and rest areas are on site. Open rain or shine. Parking is just $5 per vehicle. The Flea Market is open Tuesdays & Wednesdays, May through September each year from 8am-4pm. Also open for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and new weekend markets the 3rd weekend of June and the 1st weekend of August. Antique Auctions are every Wednesday at 9am inside the Antique & Misc. building. Move from ring to ring catching the best deals on a wide variety of merchandise as six to ten auctioneers simultaneously sell inside the Shipshewana Antique Building every week, year-round.
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- William VBrookville, Pennsylvania86 contributionsMore of a knock off market then flea marketWe were actually here about 5 or 6 years ago but had to put in a date. This is supposed to be the best flea market in that area. It is a very large flea market compared to some I have been to. Instead of having open spots the vendors are in enclosed booths with roll up doors kind of like small storage units. We found lots of new items, clothes, etc. but not a whole lot of old, used, rusty treasures that one goes to flea markets for. I felt a bit disappointed but others may like it. I would consider going again in the future to see if anything has changed. If not, I would not go backVisited June 2023Traveled with familyWritten February 11, 2024
- Angie WLargo, Florida112 contributionsKnow your pricesIf you are looking for antique stuff, I didn’t see much. We went yesterday ( Tuesday). Now I don’t know if here is less vendors this time of the year or not. I saw some empty spaces. I did see a sign that said vendors in this one building but didn’t go in there. They do sell dogs there so I am not sure where they come from. Know your prices before you go.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 8, 2024
- Pat N EEagle, Michigan2 contributionsGreat Amish area, but average flea market.Overall impression of this very large flea market in this Amish community is that it is average as flea markets go. It does have a huge variety of vendors with many different products such as metal yard art, blankets, clothing, sunglasses, live and artificial plants & trees, home decor, furniture, wall art, leather products, Croc charms, hand crafted knives, an antique area, and too many other things to note, but most (approximately 80%) from China and Mexico. Great pretzels, ice cream, home canned goods, and baked items. On the downside, if you are looking for hand made or local Amish goods, there are only a few places in the flea market that sell that type of goods, so you will be disappointed at that. Not much in the way of used things being resold. But there are many Amish goods available in the local area shops. There is an excellent local honey shop. We did not attend the auctions. Overall, good to spend a few days in the Amish area shopping, and to include the Shipshewana flea market for 1 day.Thanks for visiting and glad you had an overall good stay. The auctions are super fun so if you are in the area again, we'd love to have you check that out too! Thanks and appreciate your review.Written August 20, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 14, 2024
- Go241666275408 contributionsWe 💕 Shipshewana!Big Fun and lots of items for everyone. Toys, Flags,Food, Kettle Corn, luggage, cookies, plants, all in little Tents, buildings. Good area for taking a break, lots of toilets. Walking a little tricky, your on gravel. I do see folks on scooters to help themselves get around.So glad you enjoyed your visit and love that we could provide you with a reason to love Shipshewana! Visit us again any time!Written August 20, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 9, 2024
- DutchLaceHolland, Michigan1,175 contributionsYou Can Always Find Something$5 parking. Scooters to rent if needed. Haven't been here in years. Felt that there were more vendors in the past. Still one of the largest flea markets we have found. Plenty of items were found that we didn't know we needed. Came home with many purchases.Thanks so much for the 4-star review, glad you found plenty of items and for sharing the details of your visit so others can know what to expect. We appreciate your visit and would welcome you to our seasonal outdoor market absolutely any time.Written September 16, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2024Traveled with friendsWritten September 12, 2024
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Kelly Cathcart
Valparaiso, IN1,189 contributions
Jul 2021
Yes, the flea market is huge, but there is no variety. Almost every single vendor sells either dollar store junk, cheap quality clothing, or made in china county decor items. There is very few booths of flea market items. They do have a farmer's market area with produce and plants. They only charge for parkin, not each person's entry.$5 isn't too bad. There are concession stands with covered seating, bathrooms and shade placed about every 2-3 rows and spaced out very well. That is really nice about the market.
The parking is ample and easy. The road that goes in front of the market is not made to handle the traffic at all. Bring your patience to come and go from the market. You will be sitting in traffic. There are some hotels, restaurants, and shops along the road as well. The town area has lots of cute shops as well to visit.
The parking is ample and easy. The road that goes in front of the market is not made to handle the traffic at all. Bring your patience to come and go from the market. You will be sitting in traffic. There are some hotels, restaurants, and shops along the road as well. The town area has lots of cute shops as well to visit.
Written July 6, 2021
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Thanks for your review and tips for other travelers. We'd welcome you again any time and you may even want to check out our online directory to map out your visit or even the Weekly Wednesday Antique & Misc. Auction for some additional variety in your shopping. Thanks again and I'll be sharing your comments as we recruit for vendors along the way.
Written November 12, 2021
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Bliss Lasswell
Lansing, MI3 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
Disappointed in the flea market as many of the vendors are selling items from the dollar tree. Not my idea of a flea market. The auction is fine. Like any auction it’s hit and miss. I wouldn’t rush back here or even recommend it.
Written October 9, 2020
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Andre A
Adrian, MI223 contributions
Aug 2021
Went nearing the end of the season but still majority of vendors still there. you can find just about everything imaginable, new or used at huge flea markets and this place is no different in that sense. as the saying goes..one mans junk is another mans treasure. you can definitely find something here for all ages but wear walking shoes for sure. parking is plentiful and most have fun walking from row to row of vendors goods. Yoders meat and cheese shop at the front of the flea market is a longtime staple of Shipshewana with wonderful fresh meats, salsas, jellies and baked goods..great prices.
Written August 25, 2021
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Thanks so much for your review and when you are ready to visit again, we'll be here to welcome you.
Written November 12, 2021
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peterglassman
Schaumburg, IL212 contributions
Jul 2023
The place is huge, a lot of walking. Most of the items for sale I could have bought at a dollar store for less than they wanted here. A lot of imported merchandise, hard to find anything hand made by the local Amish. Best deal of the day was the ice cream cone, huge and only $4.00. You pay to park and admission is free. Only open two days a week and the traffic light nearby is poorly timed resulting in long back ups.
Written July 16, 2023
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Thanks for the review and next season, that traffic should be a lot better. Unfortunately, this season the light was timed long for the construction, but we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as that finishes up this fall/early winter.
Thanks again and we'd love to have you back if you're in the area and want to swing by and give us another go. Maybe even check out the misc./antique auctions that take place every Wednesday year-round. That one is a unique mix of product every week in the barn.
Written September 4, 2023
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laW7381WU
Livingston, NJ7 contributions
May 2023
If you're passing through northern Indiana, stop at the Shipshewana Flea Market. It's a huge outdoor flea market in the Indiana Amish country. Try to go on a Wednesday, when the livestock auction is happening. If you're not from a farming area (which I'm not), you'll find it fascinating--and it's free to watch. Throughout the day animals are auctioned off to local farmers. Outside in the parking lot you'll see some horses & buggies too. We spent so much time watching the auction, that we didn't have much time to browse the flea market!
Written July 5, 2023
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Thanks for stopping in and don't miss our antique auctions next time too. They take place every Wednesday year-round and are quite a fun spectacle as well:)!
Written September 4, 2023
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dtw1969
Fairview Heights, IL192 contributions
Jul 2023
Okay, there are A LOT of reviews on this Flea Market. Read many, still came to check it out.
Let's be honest people - Yes, there are things here you can buy at a dollar store, a garage sale and more. BUT there is also unique, crafty, antiques and more - you have to be willing to walk, take in sights and know what you are looking for / looking at.
Example - one vendor had antiques and I would say the majority were just that. But there was one item with a note saying "vintage" on it and I knew by looking that for the price being asked, too good to be true. It was indeed. Turned the pieces over to see "made in china" in plastic on a metal figurine.
There were cool crafty yard art and more. Plus the food, drinks and seating areas.
Come expecting to see a lot, come expecting to realize that somewhere a little more than half way through you start to see repeats of items. Of course! But that's okay, enjoy the experience.
Let's be honest people - Yes, there are things here you can buy at a dollar store, a garage sale and more. BUT there is also unique, crafty, antiques and more - you have to be willing to walk, take in sights and know what you are looking for / looking at.
Example - one vendor had antiques and I would say the majority were just that. But there was one item with a note saying "vintage" on it and I knew by looking that for the price being asked, too good to be true. It was indeed. Turned the pieces over to see "made in china" in plastic on a metal figurine.
There were cool crafty yard art and more. Plus the food, drinks and seating areas.
Come expecting to see a lot, come expecting to realize that somewhere a little more than half way through you start to see repeats of items. Of course! But that's okay, enjoy the experience.
Written August 2, 2023
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Thanks for the review and glad you realize that with the vast number of vendors, we indeed do have a little bit of everything being sold. Great suggestion on knowing in advance what to look for, I would recommend you check out our online vendor directory at ShipshewanaFleaMarket.com and have a bucket list of about 10-12 vendors that you definitely DO NOT want to miss and hit those first. Thanks again and we do hope to have you visit again!
Written September 4, 2023
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mrtjl
Mokena, IL924 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
This venue is HUGE....Do as much or as little as you please. Parking is reasonable at $5 per car. As with anything else prices fluctuate either good or bad. Quite the assortment of items -- not sure how much genuine Amish items are displayed. Needing some lunch I tried a chef salad which was freshly prepared by the nicest Amish ladies at one of the food stands, it was very good and they certainly didn't skimp on the cheese. Be aware many places are cash only-
Next time maybe a visit on a day the markets closed. It would make cheese shopping easier.🧀🧀🧀
Next time maybe a visit on a day the markets closed. It would make cheese shopping easier.🧀🧀🧀
Written July 24, 2021
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Thanks for the advice for others and walking shoes are a definite must have. Thanks for visiting us and we'd love to welcome you back again any time.
Written November 12, 2021
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Mary T
Grand Rapids, MI62 contributions
Jun 2021
Wow, this place is huge! There were a lot of repeat items/vendors. Still my friends and family enjoyed getting some bargains on some things and tasty treats. I'd go back if it were a little cooler. It was so hot and sticky the day we went in June.
Written June 25, 2021
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Your insight is quite right, it is huge and if you haven't tried mapping out your visit with our online directory, that may help you with navigating the vendors and your visit especially on those hot summer days. Thanks again and we'd love to welcome you again on your return visit to the area.
Written November 12, 2021
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Carey
Winchester, KY47 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Great flea market lots of walking and it is outside. Definitely worth a visit. Plan on at least two hours maybe a little more to see everything here. There is also a restaurant within walking distance to the parking lot
Written May 4, 2021
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Thanks for your 5 bubble review and we love hearing about memories made by our visitors. We would love to have you back again any time!
Written November 12, 2021
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William V
Brookville, PA86 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We were actually here about 5 or 6 years ago but had to put in a date. This is supposed to be the best flea market in that area. It is a very large flea market compared to some I have been to. Instead of having open spots the vendors are in enclosed booths with roll up doors kind of like small storage units. We found lots of new items, clothes, etc. but not a whole lot of old, used, rusty treasures that one goes to flea markets for. I felt a bit disappointed but others may like it. I would consider going again in the future to see if anything has changed. If not, I would not go back
Written February 11, 2024
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Are there any mobility carts I can reserve in the Shipshewana area
Written June 6, 2023
I see that it is open every Tuesday & Wednesday in addition to special weekends during the summer. How many vendors are there on the average Tuesday & Wednesday as compared to the special weekends. Unfortunately our schedule doesn't allow us to go on any of the special weekends.
Written April 16, 2021
I would love to visit in mid September, but I am wondering if it is still worth the money with covid? Are a lot of venders still there in spite of the virus? Are masks required? thanks in advance, as I will be traveling from Ohio.
Written August 5, 2020
We are expanding our season for 2020 at the request of our vendors. We should still have 50-60% of them for the dates of October 6-7; and October 13 & 14 although that could be higher as this is not part of our regular season and we are still receiving applications and calls for the coming week. Hope this helps and we would love to have you visit this fall!
Written October 2, 2020
No, May through September only, then Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 4th through Dec 7 In The indoor barn. You can go to Shipshewanna’s flea market website for their schedule but the outside flea market appears to be finished until May of 2020.
Written October 2, 2019
Can I bring my wagon and food/water into the flea market?
Written June 9, 2019
Sure you can as there are those who do the very same thing.
Written June 11, 2019
janismarie2018
Gibraltar Town
Do you have riding carts to rent and if so how much are they?
Written August 6, 2018
Yes, they have things you can rent to ride, but I don't know the prices.
Written August 12, 2018
Nowhere is open on Sunday. Think extended flea market is Tues, Wed and Thursday for the 4th. Or Mon-Wed. They always extend it near a holiday. Just never on Sunday.
Written June 27, 2018
Yes it is open. Booths are covered but not walkways. Could be muddy if ig rains and parking is on grass.
Written June 25, 2018
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