You could spend all day at this massive flea market and still not see everything.

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Thrill of the Find

There's something fun about taking some time to browse a flea market or secondhand store.  I think it's because you not only can find many good deals at these places, but it's also the thrill of the find.  I'm personally a big fan of vintage items, especially mid-century-era items, and finding a piece of mid-century furniture, or decor that fits my style (or that I have room for) makes me feel like I've hit the lottery.

The Largest Flea Market in the Midwest

When looking up different flea markets online, I found that Indiana is home to one that claims to be the biggest outdoor flea market in the Midwest.  The Shipshewana Flea Market is an outdoor flea market that holds nearly 700 booths.  This is one you could spend all day at, and still not see everything. I mean check out the Google satellite view of this place!

According to Visit Elkhart County, the Shipshewana Flea Market sits on 40 acres where you can quite literally, shop 'til you drop.

The Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market is the Midwest’s largest featuring nearly 700 open-air booths on 40 acres! Your group will enjoy shopping 26 gigantic flea market aisles finding bargains on home décor, clothing, tools, crafts, books, beauty supplies, furniture, produce, and everything imaginable.

 

When is the Shipshewana Flea Market Open?

While Shipshewana is a bit of a drive from the Evansville area, the good news is the flea market is open every Tuesday and Wednesday from April through September, so there's plenty of time to plan a trip up.

Plus the Shipshewana area is a really neat place to see, so you could make a trip up and spend a few days exploring the area.

Outdoor Flea Market the Size of 30 Football Fields. Crazy Fun Auctions. Delicious Food.

The Shipshewana Flea Market is Open Tuesdays & Wednesdays, April 30 through September 25, 2024 from 8am-4pm EST, plus special holiday and weekend markets.

 

Find bargains on home decor, clothing, produce, plants, tools, crafts, books, beauty supplies, accessories, handmade items, vintage items and everything imaginable.

 

There are a few weekend and holiday markets lined up for the 2024 season as well, you can check out all of the dates for those, here.