Events Schedule
Downtown Shopping
All Day Throughout Town (Most stores open at 10am)
Food Vendors
All Day Throughout Town - Over a Dozen Food Trucks
Harrison Street
A visit to this street will nudge you into the holiday season, stroll and shop and enjoy a Country Christmas. Stores Open 10 am-9 pm.
Christmas Vintage & Craft Bazaar
Nov 8th 9 am-6 pm Nov 9th: 8 am - 2 pm at the Michiana Events Center
more info ->
Live Christmas Music
1:00pm to 6:00pm
Performed by Williamson Branch on the main stage on Middlebury St.
Photo Opportunities
1:00pm - 5:30pm
Middlebury Street - by Blue Gate Restaurant:
Santa Claus & Mrs Claus
- provided by Blue Gate Restaurant
Meet the Reindeer (and Rudolph)
- provided by Animal-Grams from North Manchester
The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who
- provided by The Shipshewana Craft Barn
Frosty the Snowman
- provided by the Blue Gate Bakery
Buddy the Elf
- provided by Shipshewana Furniture Co
All Day Around Town
There are dozens of great photo spots this Christmas Season, stroll around our beautiful little town and see what you can find! Many are set up especially for the season, but we think you'll find some that may be special just for you too!
Light Parade
Begins at 7:00 pm
(from Flea market Grounds)
See Parade Route Map
Lighting Ceremony
7:45 (approx.) Immediately after parade at the Main Stage on Middlebury Street
Blue Gate Shops, Harrison St., Davis Mercantile & other town shops are open until 9pm!
Parade Route
See the NEW EXTENDED parade route,
over a mile of viewing locations!
Feel Free to arrive early, claim a spot and then enjoy beautiful downtown Shipshewana! Bringing your own chairs and blankets is allowed and encouraged.
(Printable Event Map)
Lighting Ceremony Location
The Lighting Ceremony is located on Middlebury St between SR5 and Harrison St. The Ceremony lasts for 15-20 minutes and everyone is encouraged to stand and join everyone on the street.
Parking Map
The downtown area parking will fill up,
so we've added extra parking at the town park and
ball fields with Shuttle Service to downtown!
State Route 5 will be closed starting at 6pm from North Village Drive to Farver St on the South Side of Town, a quick detour with signage will be clearly marked to help you find the available parking and shuttle to a spot within walking distance of the parade route. If parking downtown you may be unable to leave immediately following the parade due to street closures and traffic, so stay and enjoy our Shipshewana hospitality!
(Printable Parking Map)
Gallery
Just a small sample of the many beautiful floats and sights from past parades and lighting ceremonies.
More Christmas Events:
We love Christmas in Shipshewana and we have lots of great events to help celebrate the season! Check out these sites just some of our favorites!