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Fall Crafters Fair


Michiana Event Center

455 E. Farver St.

Shipshewana, IN 46565

 

Admission

  • Ages 16 & Up: $5

  • Ages 0-15: Free


Event Schedule

Thursday, October 2nd: 10am - 5pm
Friday, October 3rd: 10am - 6pm
​Saturday, October 4th (Kid’s Day!): 9am - 4pm

  • Train Rides

  • Petting Zoo with guinea pigs, parakeets, dwarf hamsters, finches, turkeys,

    donkey, pony, pigmy goats, puppies, rabbits, pigs, calves, peacocks, pheasants,

    baby chicks, ducks, doves, bobwhites, and bantams!

  • Treasure Hunt in Corn Box


about us

The Fall Crafters Fair is a tribute to the crafting and old-fashioned culture in the surrounding Shipshewana countryside.

Located inside the Michiana Event Center, you’ll find artisans, vintage sellers, hand-made items, personalized gifts, and much more!

Vendors surround talented musicians and entertainers, while on the outskirts, food trucks provide a wonderful addition to your shopping.

Shop handmade items and baked goods.

  • Hand-woven baskets

  • Paintings

  • 100% beeswax candles

  • Wooden fall décor

  • And countless other crafts!


what to expect

Check out Shipshewana this fall and browse all the eccentric items produced locally.

A long-standing event with a proven record of bringing in some of the most unique and interesting crafts, the Falls Crafters Fair is truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

This event that has become an annual pilgrimage for people all around, as they experience the lovely little town of Shipshewana, and all the area has to offer.

Buy Fall Mums, handmade creations, fresh apples, local cider and more!


everyone welcome!

Suited for all ages, the Fall Crafters Fair has something for everyone.

Bring your family, a tour group, or come individually and experience quilters, carvers, painters, artisans, culinary creators, and crafters of all types.

Craft demonstrations and entertainment are provided all weekend, Thursday through Saturday.

Kids day is Saturday with train rides, face painting, a petting zoo (guinea pigs, parakeets, dwarf hamsters, finches and more), and other activities!  


Be a vendor!

Want to join in on the fun and share your handmade creations with others?

Click the button below to download the 2025 Vendor Application!

Please note: when vendor applications are returned, payment must be attached or called in (260-768-3309). Booths without payment attached or called in may not be placed until closer to the show date.

Questions? Call Arlen at (260) 768-3300 or send an email to info@michianaevents.com.


Live Music

Featuring County Line Band

About County Line Band

County Line Band coming from Charm Ohio we play classic country and hymnal gospel music. We have been inspired by Jonny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Don Williams and many more. The County Line Band has played countless events over three different states and entertained thousands of folks. Come see us at one of our shows as we try and bring the 70s/80s/90s music back to life. For more info on the band check us out online or call for more info. Thanks for your continued support.


Performers’ Scedule

Thursday, October 2nd

3:00-3:45: Magic Show

Friday, October 3rd

2:00 - 2:45: Magic Show

3:00 – 3:45: Lena Mullett

4:00 – 4:45: Liberated Gospel Band

5:00 – 6:00: County Line Band

Saturday, October 4th

10:00 - 4:00: Mystic Brush (Face Painting All Day)

11:00 – 11:45: County Line Band

12:00 – 1:00: Magic Show

1:15 – 2:00: Liberated Gospel Band

2:15 – 3:00: Lena Mullett


Food Trucks Schedule

Thursday 10:00 – 5: p.m.

Friday 10:00 – 6 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Food Vendors:

Superior Concessions

Honey Bunnies

Hilty’s Wings


2025 vendors

 

A Taste Of Marthas Kitchen

Art By Rose

B Honey

Carol's Crafty Creations

Carolyns Kitchen

Classic Candies

Delightful Designs

Designs By Beadweyr

Donna's Soaps

From The Heartland

Harts & Crafts Shoppe

Hooked By ANG

Jane's Earth & Oils

JTC Confections

Junior & Dorothy Bontrager

Katy Did Creationz

Leanna's Quilts

Lush Body Boutique

Made With Love By Simple

Elizabeth Lehman

Peggy Matheson

 

Marlin Knepp

Meg Edwards

Mercedeze Rain Chocolates

Mom's Totes -N-Purses

Olive Home

One Oft Designs

Pam's Pantry

Pj Bead Designs

PJ'S Crafts& Gifts

Polyfusions

Pressed Flowers By Carol

Red Barn Bath & Body

Rhondas Curious Closet

Scents By Joelle

Sew Dizzy Miss Lizzy

Silver Star Leather

Simply Essential

Sissy's Crafts & Threads

Smokey Bear Woodworks

Sonshine Baskets

Roxie Traxler

Charles & Wilma Burr

Linda Breniser & Tammy Miller

 

Sundry Of Alexandria

SusieMae Quilting

The Getting Place Studio

The Pillow Lady

Turning Keepsakes

Victoria's Sewing

Woodcrafts

Wooden Metamorhise

Woof Wear If You Dare

Sewing Is My Bag

Black Swamp Woodworking

Barnyard Primitives

A. David Candle Co.

W & L Nutrition

Flower Mania

Hand In Hand Art

Tom Desabatine

Bird & Branch

Thyme and Poppy

Connie Bower

Deb Lee


sponsors

 

Official mec sponsors

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first responders

Earlier Event: October 2
FHANA/KFPS Keuring Royal Friesian
Later Event: October 7
Senior Expo