Shipshewana's Flea Market
Shipshewana: Extended Flea Market, May 30
As a child, I groaned every time my dad stopped at a flea market. Igroaned often. My dad LOVED flea markets. As an adult, my attitude has shifted a bit, about many things.
When I learned my new Amish cozy series would be set in Shipshewana, I quickly became aware of their market. It’s quite famous! When I visited Shipshe la
st summer, I learned why.
The market offers all sorts of items. Amish folk shop there and they work there as well. You can buy everything from clothing to food. And of course, the place is huge–advertised as “the midwest’s largest flea market.”
What I enjoyed though was my usual . . . just watching folks. The market is a reflection of the town–small town life, friendly people, simple folk. Which is what I like about Shipshe, and the reason I’ll go back there again. You probably have a place like this near you. Some of us grew up in places like this. Maybe it’s the reason my dad liked to stop every time he saw one, all those years ago.
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ps – My September release, Falling to Pieces, is set in the town of Shipshewana. It’s the first in a 3 book Amish murder mystery series, and I can’t wait to share it with you.