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2019 Quilt Garden Tour Experience
Boasting 17 quilt-patterned gardens, 21 super-sized murals and over 100,000 stunning blooms at 12 locations, the 2019 Quilt Garden Tour Experience is sure to be a popular event for flower-enthusiasts and lovers of beautiful Northern Indiana! The Quilt Garden Tour runs May 30 – September 15, 2019. Furthermore, it’s free for everyone.
The Quilt Garden Tour allows visitors the opportunity to view creative gardening at its best! Following the Amish Heritage Trail throughout the rustic back-roads of Amish country. Check out the Quilt Garden Tour information page to learn more and see some of the exclusive design features in this year’s event.
Be sure to stop by Brandenberry Amish Furniture along the way and view our selection of custom furniture! We’d love to say hello!
Above all visitors from across America make the trip to picturesque Shipshewana, Indiana, each year. They come for the Shipshewana events and food. As well as the entertainment, shopping – and the fine Amish furniture. Maybe you’re one of these visitors. Therefore make plans now to visit the Amish Country of Shipshewana soon. As a result, you can experience events galore in Shipshewana this spring. So check out the events below. And when you get here, make sure you visit Brandenberry Amish Furniture. There you will find solid hardwood, custom-made Amish Furniture.
While visiting for one of the many Shipshewana events spend some time in the downtown Shipshewana area and the shops scattered throughout the surrounding community to fully experience “Shipshewana”. While eating at a local restaurant be sure to try the light brown, thick tasty treat known as Amish Peanut Butter!
Shipshewana Events Galore this Spring
Shipshewana Event Center
MARCH 2018
Mar 2, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Mark Chesnutt Concert at Shipshewana Event Center
Mar 2, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
7th Annual Michiana Outdoor Sportsman Show at Michiana Event Center
Mar 3, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
7th Annual Michiana Outdoor Sportsman Show at Michiana Event Center
Mar 8, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
7th Annual Michiana Camping & RV Show at Michiana Event Center
Mar 8, 7- 9 p.m.
Browns – Celtic Celebration Show at Blue Gate Theatre
Mar 9, 7-11 p.m.
Benefit Stallion Presentation at Michiana Event Center
Mar 9, 8-10 p.m.
Phillips, Craig and Dean concert at Shipshewana Event Center
Mar 10, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Michiana Driving Horse Sale at Michiana Event Center
Mar 10, 8-10 p.m.
Anita Renfroe concert at Shipshewana Event Center
Mar 16, 7-9 p.m.
Jason Crabb at Blue Gate Theatre
Mar 17, 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.
Olate Dogs at Blue Gate Theatre
Mar 17, 8-10 p.m.
Larry The Cable Guy at Michiana Event Center
Mar 20-21, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
NIWA Furniture Expo at Michiana Event Center
Mar 23, 8-10 p.m.
Under the Street Lamp at Shipshewana Event Center
Mar 24, 8-10 p.m.
Scotty McCreery concert at The Shipshewana Event Center
Mar 30, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Good Friday Horse Auction
Mar 30, 12-7 p.m.
Merchandise Mart Antique Garden & Flower Show at The Michiana Event Center
Mar 31, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Merchandise Mart Antique Garden & Flower Show at The Michiana Event Center
APRIL 2018
Apr 5, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Indiana Spring Classic Morgan Horse Show at Michiana Event Center
Apr 5, 7-9 p.m.
Blackwood Quartet at Blue Gate Theatre
Apr 6, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Indiana Spring Classic Morgan Horse Show at Michiana Event Center
Apr 6, 7-9 p.m.
Karen Peck & New River at Blue Gate Theatre
Apr 7, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Indiana Spring Classic Morgan Horse Show at Michiana Event Center
Apr 13, 7:30–10 p.m.
Indiana Barrel Racing Association Super Show at Michiana Event Center
Apr 13, 8-10 p.m.
Asleep at the Wheel at the Shipshewana Event Center
Apr 14, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Indiana Barrel Racing Association Super Show at Michiana Event Center
Apr 14, 2-4 p.m.
David Pendleton at Blue Gate Theatre
Apr 15, 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Indiana Barrel Racing Association Super Show at Michiana Event Center
Apr 20, 8-10 p.m.
Hotel California, “A Salute to the Eagles,” at Shipshewana Event Center
Apr 21, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Newbury Swap Meet at Shipshewana Trading Place
Apr 21, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Chupp Brothers Standardbred Horse Sale at Michiana Event Center
Apr 21, 8-10 p.m.
Joe Diffie with Hubie Ashcraft Band at the Shipshewana Event Center
Apr 26–27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Raber Patio Enclosures & Furniture Customer Appreciation
Apr 27, 8-10 p.m.
Chubby Checker at Shipshewana Event Center
Apr 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Raber Patio Enclosures & Furniture Customer Appreciation
Apr 28, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Kite Komotion!!
Apr 28, 8-10 p.m.
The Mavericks at the Shipshewana Event Center
Each February in the heart of winter experience some of the following pre-spring Shipshewana events while the ground is frozen and the air is crisp: Pajama Day, a variety of music shows, Camping and RV Shows and much more.
May24
Summer in Shipshewana: Where To Go and What To Do
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Northern Indiana’s Amish Country
Summer in Shipshewana: Where to Go, What to Do
The weather is gradually growing warmer. Therefore the first few intrepid travelers are making their way into the heart of Northern Indiana’s Amish country. As a result Shipshewana, Indiana is offering a variety of events for the whole family to enjoy.
- Quilt Festival – June 19-22, 2019, the Shipshewana Quilt Festival will feature a huge selection of handmade quilts, workshops and more.
- Barn Quilt Tour – Travel country roads, peruse beautiful scenery and enjoy stunning quilt patterns beautifully-painted on traditional barns. Stay tuned as this event grows!
- Haiti Benefit Auction – May 24-25, 2019, local merchants have donated furniture, quilts and other items with the proceeds of the auction benefiting Haiti.
For more info, check out Backroads. Above all be sure to stop by Brandenberry Amish Furniture. Therefore saying hello and see our latest inventory!
Jun07
Summer News and Updates for Shipshewana
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Summer News and Updates for Shipshewana
The residents of Shipshewana, Indiana, are working hard to create an inviting, beautiful environment for anticipated summer visitors. Therefore here are some Summer News and Updates for Shipshewana in 2011.
- The street department will be busy cleaning and painting the streets before Mayfest. The Town is working with the Focus group on the Town Center.
- As part of a beautifying effort, residents planted 119 trees along the Pumpkinvine Trail section leading to Shipshewana.
- Gas America has appealed their denial of an alcohol permit. Local Shipshewana residents voiced their decision to remain a “dry” town. Gas America has since been denied the appeal.
Come in to Brandenberry Amish Furniture and see our wide variety of Amish furniture and say hello!
May17
The Confession Musical Plays Exclusively in Shipshewana
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The Confession Musical Played Exclusively in Shipshewana
From April 24 through August 18, 2012, Shipshewana, Indiana played host to “The Confession”. A thrilling musical adapted from the acclaimed novel “The Confession” by award-winning author Beverly Lewis. “The Confession” tells the story of a young Amish woman facing the trials of love, secrets and heartache among the “simple folk” of her Anabaptist community.
Beverly Lewis may be familiar to many as the celebrated and prolific Christian author of more than 70 books. Including the “Heritage of Lancaster County Series”, the “Amish Country Crossroads Series” and the “Seasons of Grace Series”. As well as a selection of youth fiction including the “Cul-de-sac Kids Series”. Above all she has won numerous awards. Because she draws on her personal relationship to the Anabaptist community to populate her stories with rich detail.
We hope to see you in Shipshewana! Make sure to stop in to Brandenberry Amish Furniture and say hello!
May20
The Heat Is On: Shipshewana Summer Events
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The Heat Is On: Shipshewana Summer Events
The heat is on in Shipshewana, Indiana. Therefore intrepid travelers are making their annual visit to the beloved Amish community. First of all for a taste of home-cooked food and a glimpse of hand-crafted goods. Furthermore, there are many exciting events happening here in the heart of Amish country. As a result here are a few upcoming events:
- Quilt Gardens Tour: (May 30 – September 15, 2019) – Boasting 17 quilt-patterned annual gardens and 17 outdoor murals! The beauty of this exciting and popular event will leave you amazed.
- Shipshewana Antique Market: (August 3, 2019) – Featuring over 100 vendors and a huge variety of toys, pottery, glassworks, refinished furniture, and more–a hugely popular event!
- Quilt Festival: (June 19-22, 2019) – A wide selection of quilt vendors and workshops will keep you busy for an exciting weekend in Shipshewana!
To learn more, visit Trading Place America for a full calendar of events. Also, stop into Brandenberry Amish Furniture for a wide selection of Amish furniture–we’d love to say hello!
