Shipshewana, IN

LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity Annual Auction in Shipshewana August 7-8

Friday Evening: Haystack Supper & Ice Cream begin at 4:30

The Wasepi Bluegrass Gospel Singers in concert at 6:30

Preview the auction items on Friday

Saturday Morning: Pancake & Sausage Breakfast starts at 6:00

The Auction begins at 9:00.

The sandwich line opens at 10:30

Auction items include handcrafted furniture, and quilts, tools, gift certificates and more. For more information about auction items, pictures of past events, a printable map and information about our organization visit the LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity website.

LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity is holding its 11th Annual Benefit Auction on August 1st and 2nd at the Shipshewana Auction Barn

The auction includes one of a kind handmade quilts, furniture, antiques, tools, gift certificates and more!

You will also find lots of fresh baked goodies, homemade ice cream, haystack breakfast and supper, sandwiches and more!

Stop in for a bit, or spend the day.

You'll find great deals and it's for a great cause.

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SHIPSHEWANA FLEA MARKET AND AUCTION is open May 6th through October 29, 2008 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. You can find hundreds of vendors selling everything from fresh fruit to handcrafted furniture. You will find antique, livestock and horse auction on the same grounds located on SR 5 in Shipshewana.

Don't leave town without experiencing home-style Amish or Mennonite cooking at several of the local resturtants. It is a fun trip, whether you are from out of state or just down the road!

SHIPSHEWANA-is located in the north western section of LaGrange County. It was incorporated in 1916 and the town was named for Chief Shipshewana of the Potawatomi tribe that lived in the area.

Shipsheweana has a strong religious history. The first settlement of Amish came to the area from Pennsylvania in 1844-many demoninations have settled in and around the area.

The population is about 540, with a police department and volunteer fire department. Students attend Shipshewana-Scott Elementary School and Meadowview Elementary while the 5th through 12th grades attend Westview Junior and Senior High School.

The Town of Shipshewana is hosting it's annual Pajama Day event this Saturday, February 2nd. Get up early and don't get dressed to earn special discounts. Don't miss the pajama contest at 2:00. For more information about the event and specific discounts at different stores visit their website.

Shipshewana is a small town with a population of under 600. But, the town is host to thousands of visitors with even more expected once the planned Town Center is complete. It will offer a water park, Hudson car museum, a visitors center, and a new hotel. Shipshewana also has a one of a kind shopping district which includes handcrafted furniture, quilts, candles, crafts, bakeries, local artwork, florists, antiques, and much more. If you like to shop, you'll find something you like!