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Exciting May Events Upcoming In Shipshewana Indiana

by jonathanwthomas April 27, 2010

The coming of spring heralds in an exciting time for bargain hunters eagerly awaiting the opening of the iconic Shipshewana Flea Market and Auction. I’m happy to report that the market will open this year on Tuesday and Wednesday May 4-5 – which just happens to be next week. So, if you were looking for [...]

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If You Have Cabin Fever – Check out Shipshewana for those Winter Blues

by jonathanwthomas January 31, 2010

Shipshewana is wonderful destination for those who have “cabin fever.”  Most of the restaurants and shops are open year round. My wife and I were going a bit stir crazy at home, so we decided to take a trip out that way this weekend. We had a wonderful time. We love Amish country during this [...]

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The Shipshewana 2010 Pajama Sale

by jonathanwthomas January 31, 2010

Now, this event sounds like a lot of fun and you wouldn’t think that something like this would be going on in Amish Country. But the Shipshewana Retail Merchants Association is sponsoring an Pajama Sale on Saturday, February 6th. Not only will the fun variety of stores in Shipshewana have specials sales at all your [...]

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Rundown of all the 2010 Events in Amish County – Shipshewana, Indiana

by jonathanwthomas January 31, 2010

On a recent trip to Amish Country this past weekend, I picked up the Shipshewana Flea Market yearly calendar of events and there’s quite a bit to look forward to in 2010 at the Shipshewana Market. Just a note to those that may not be familiar with it – the Shipshewana Flea Market is open [...]

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Did You Miss the Shipshewana Flea Market? Catch Them on the Road

by jonathanwthomas December 31, 2009

One of our favorite summer things to do is visit the excellent flea market located in Shipshewana, Indiana in the heart of Indiana Amish Country. We go every year and there are always great deals to be had. Unfortunately for bargain hunters, the market is only open in the summers – but there’s now a [...]

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Check out the Shipshewana Quilt Festival

by jonathanwthomas June 19, 2009

Photo from Flickr If you’re into the beautiful art of Amish Quilt making then there’s an exciting event coming up you may want to check out. Shipshewana is hosting their annual quilt festival. This year’s festival will run for four days this year from June 24th to June 27th. The four day festival is sure [...]

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Shipshewana – Playground for All

by artourism May 28, 2009

Mom and I took a quick road trip to Shipshewana (about 3 hours from Indy) this past weekend. Shipshewana is in the heart of Northern Indiana Amish Country. We stayed at the Amish Country Inn part of the Wana Waves Splash Universe complex, just on the outskirts of downtown Shipshewana. The Complex is two years-old [...]

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NWI Tourism: My Indiana Summer

by jonathanwthomas May 27, 2009

Indiana in the summertime is a great place to be. Every year there are many things my wife and I always do. They define what it means to live in Indiana and continually remind us of why we stay in Indiana. So, without further ado, here are the top 10 things I try to do [...]

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A Grand Day Out: Shipshewana

by jonathanwthomas April 28, 2009

Photo from Flickr Shipshewana is famous for it’s massive flea market, which is always worth a visit, but there is so much more to do there. This past weekend my family and I had the pleasure of experiencing the joy of Shipshewana on a beautiful spring Saturday. The Blue Gate Photo From Flickr The Blue [...]

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Northern Indiana’s Hidden Gems

by artourism March 30, 2009

Check out these hidden northern Indiana gems: Elkhart – Bonneyville Mill County Park Bonneyville Mill has been producing stone ground floor for more than 150 years. Nappanee – Amish Arces, The Round Barn Theatre Built in 1911, this round barn has been the backdrop for great musicals and plays since 1986. Performances include: Plain and [...]

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