Tag Archives: flea market

  • May 21

Several days ago I wrote a blog titled “Go Loco Over Local!” I then listed twenty or more vendors at the Shipshewana Flea Market who either sell locally-made items, or the vendors are local folks trying to squeeze out a … Read More »

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  • May 15

Yesterday I hung out for a little while with the Shipshewana Flea Market manager Michael Christner. He introduced me to several flea market vendors and allowed me to take a few photos. His patience really impressed me, as he is … Read More »

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  • May 8

I consider myself a Flea Market Foodie. What qualifies me as such? I know not only where to eat, but HOW to eat. “How to eat” refers more than just placing nourishment on tongue, closing mouth, and masticating. “How to … Read More »

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  • May 6

To celebrate the LaGrange County Barn Quilt Tour, we are devoting two blogs a month on information regarding a specific mural you will see dotting the Amish backroads in Northern Indiana. Even though we have numbered the blogs, the order … Read More »

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  • May 1

How many times were you told as a child to “Walk! Don’t run!” This time, we want you to RUN! or walk…whichever you prefer. As part of the Mayfest Celebration this coming weekend where the theme is “The Colors of … Read More »

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  • Apr 30

The small town of Shipshewana celebrates in a big way when spring is ushered in to town, and this weekend, we’re throwing our annual Mayfest celebration! The theme is “The Colors of Spring,” and you will find many beautiful colors … Read More »

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  • Apr 29

I’ve read many magazine articles where decorators with perfect imagination acuity can sniff out bargains and decorate a room to look worth a million bucks. I’m certainly nowhere near that ability, but with my husband’s keen eye, we have managed … Read More »

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  • Apr 24

In LaGrange County and Shipshewana, we’ve got our buggies on high speed. Turbo charge. Fifth gear. Jet fueled. What this means for us is that we’re galloping into our “busy season.” This week, we begin offering many top-notch events, and … Read More »

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  • Sep 26

Wow! That summer went by fast! Autumn is here already and it is still a great time to visit the Shipshewana Flea Market- a good time to stock up on spices, paper napkins and plates for the holidays, a piece … Read More »

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  • Aug 29

My last post was about the incredible heat that has been so challenging at the market this year, and the man in the wheelchair who inspired me to do some deep soul searching. Because of this, we have realized it … Read More »

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