Festivals
 | Catch the Spirit of Christmas...in Shipshewana On November 10, 2012 Join us for the light parade and lighting ceremony. Events planned throughout November and December. Thousands of Christmas Lights go up plus refreshments, music, demonstrations, decorations, giveaways, specials and more. http://www.shipshewana.com/page.php?page_id=260 |
 | Shipshewana Ice Festival Dec 27-29,2012 Ice Sculptures throughout Town Stores throughout Shipshewana will host ice carvers. Come to town and watch carvers shave, drill, and saw ice to form beautiful sculptures out of blocks of ice. Something for the entire family to watch! Sculpture Competition in the Davis Mercantile Parking Lot. Watch contestants test their skills with elaborate competition pieces. Judges will review the competition sculptures and award cash prizes. http://www.shipshewana.com/page.php?page_id=646 |
 | Pajama Sale First Saturday in February February 4, 2012 Wear your pajamas, and save big. Specials start very early! Book your overnight stay in Shipshewana. http://www.shipshewana.com/page.php?page_id=351 |
 | Shipshewana MayFest May 4 & 5 2012. Mayfest has been a festival for the locals for more than 10 years. This event sponsored by the Shipshewana Retail Merchants Association (SRMA) is a family fun festival that you will want to experience. A hometown parade is one of the highlights along with "old fashion" kids games, food, music and magical entertainment. http://www.shipshewana.com/page.php?page_id=390 |
 | Memorial Day - 3 Day Flea Market May 28, 29 & 30, 2012 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (8am-5pm) Enjoy an extra day of the flea market! Shop for bargains down every aisle! Most Shipshewana shops open Memorial Day. www.ShipshewanaFleaMarket.com |
 | Shipshewana Quilt Festival June 20-23, 2012 Nationally Recognized Speaker, Quilt & Vendor Show,Quilter's Schoolhouse, Shop Hop, & Area Activities Everyone had a great time at the 2011 Shipshewana Quilt Festival. Join us for another fun filled festival in 2012! 866-243-9434 www.shipshewanaquiltfest.com |
 | Independence Day - 3 Day Flea Market July 2, 3 & 4, 2012 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (8am-5pm) Enjoy an extra day of the flea market in celebration of Independence Day! Shop for bargains down every aisle! www.ShipshewanaFleaMarket.com |
 | Shipshewana Antique Festival First Saturday in August. August 4, 2012 200+ antique dealers, indoors and out, located at the Trading Place Antique Gallery. Downtown you'll find old-fashioned music; antique car and tractor displays; fun, music and more! http://www.shipshewana.com/page.php?page_id=405 |
 | Labor Day - 3 Day Flea Market Sept. 3, 4 & 5, 2012 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (8am-5pm) Enjoy an extra day of the flea market! Shop for bargains down every aisle! Most Shipshewana shops open on Labor Day. www.ShipshewanaFleaMarket.com |
 | Fall Crafters Fair Oct 4,5 & 6, 2012 A tribute to Blue Gate Restaurant and Marketplace for creating and crafting what today has become the biggest festival in Shipshewana, the Fall Crafters Fair! The central hub of all crafters center around the Blue Gate, Craft Barn, and Marketplace branching out all around the town of Shipshewana. Quality artisans, quilters, carvers, painter, food vendors, cloggers and musicians of all types will be found among the quaint stores, providing demonstrations, entertainment and more! http://www.shipshewana.com/page.php?page_id=423 |
