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MeEtInGs & EvEnTs In ShIpShEwAnA Welcome to Shipshewana where you will discover the Amish Culture rich in tradition! A combination of tranquil countryside, comfortable surroundings and fully equipped venues blend to provide a small meeting experience. Offering a variety of facilities to choose from including 250,000sq ft of new meeting space. Let us help you plan your next meeting/event in Shipshewana/LaGrange County. AbOuT ThE ArEa Shipshewana/LaGrange County, IN is known for its unhurried pace and an unspoiled countryside; where life is a blend of modern world vs. a time when life was slower. It has also become famous for its Flea Market *Voted by the American Bus Association as 2013 Top 100 Event*, Amish/Mennonite home-cooking and family-friendly entertainment. Don’t forget the small-town shopping adventure as you stroll along the streets of downtown looking for that one-of-a-kind gift. *Voted as one of the tope destinations to find a unique gift by Midwest Living* GeTtInG HeRe Shipshewana/LaGrange County located in the Northern Region of Indiana with its easy access to I-80/90 Toll Road and centralized location between Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, Indianapolis and all points in-between. The Shipshewana/LaGrange County area is in the Eastern Time zone and observes daylight savings time. SoUtH BeNd InTeRnAtIoNaL AiRpOrT flysbn.com Located 45 minutes west of Shipshewana. Serviced by three airlines, with direct flights to ten major transportation hubs. The airport also houses rail and bus services. (SBN) FoRt WaYnE InTeRnAtIoN AiRpOrT fwairport.com Located 1 hour south of Shipshewana. Serviced by four airlines, with direct flights to ten major transportation hubs. Ground transportation available from car rentals to limo services. (FWA) CoNfErEnCe FaCiLiTiEs FaRmStEaD ExPo BaRn Conveniently located next-door to the Farmstead Inn & Conference Center. Two-levels with 30,000sq ft flexible meeting space, Catering services, and WiFi. MiChIaNa EvEnT CeNtEr Shipshewana’s newest event facility offering over 250,000sq ft to fit any sized meeting/event. On-site catering, A/V, Meeting/Event planning services. ShIpShEwAnA EvEnT CeNtEr Located adjacent to the Blue Gate Garden Inn. 15,000sq ft flexible meeting space, On-site catering, Event Coordination Specialist, and Business Center.

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MEETINGS & EVENTS IN SHIPSHEWANAWelcome to Shipshewana where you will discover the Amish Culture rich in tradition! A combination of tranquil countryside, comfortable surroundings and fully equipped venues blend to provide a small meeting experience. Offering a variety of facilities to choose from including 250,000sq ft of new meeting space. Let us help you plan your next meeting/event in Shipshewana/LaGrange County.

ABOUT THE AREAShipshewana/LaGrange County, IN is known for its unhurried pace and an unspoiled countryside; where life is a blend of modern world vs. a time when life was slower. It has also become famous for its Flea Market *Voted by the American Bus Association as 2013 Top 100 Event*, Amish/Mennonite home-cooking and family-friendly entertainment. Don’t forget the small-town shopping adventure as you stroll along the streets of downtown looking for that one-of-a-kind gift. *Voted as one of the tope destinations to find a unique gift by Midwest Living*

GETTING HEREShipshewana/LaGrange County located in the Northern Region of Indiana with its easy access to I-80/90 Toll Road and centralized location between Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, Indianapolis and all points in-between.

The Shipshewana/LaGrange County area is in the Eastern Time zone and observes daylight savings time.

SOUTH BENDINTERNATIONAL AIRPORTflysbn.com Located 45 minutes west of Shipshewana. Serviced by three airlines, with direct flights to ten major transportation hubs. The airport also houses rail and bus services. (SBN)

FORT WAYNEINTERNATION AIRPORTfwairport.com Located 1 hour south of Shipshewana. Serviced by four airlines, with direct flights to ten major transportation hubs. Ground transportation available from car rentals to limo services. (FWA)

CONFERENCE FACILITIESFARMSTEAD EXPO BARN Conveniently located next-door to the Farmstead Inn & Conference Center. Two-levels with 30,000sq ft flexible meeting space, Catering services, and WiFi.

MICHIANA EVENT CENTER Shipshewana’s newest event facility offering over 250,000sq ft to fit any sized meeting/event. On-site catering, A/V, Meeting/Event planning services.

SHIPSHEWANA EVENT CENTER Located adjacent to the Blue Gate Garden Inn. 15,000sq ft flexible meeting space, On-site catering, Event Coordination Specialist, and Business Center.

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HOTELS IN SHIPSHEWANA/LAGRANGE COUNTY OVER 700 HOTEL ROOMS

BLUE GATE GARDEN INN BlueGateGaredenInn Located in the heart of Shipshewana. Event coordination services, On-site catering and A/V. Complete with 154 hotel rooms, 5 meeting rooms and 8,000sq ft of flexible meeting space. The Garden Inn is located next-door to the Shipshewana Event Center.

FARMSTEAD INN & CONFERENCE CENTER FarmsteadInn Conveniently located across from the Flea Market and walkingdistance to downtown shopping. This hotel/conference center offers a gorgeous setting with excellent amenities. 154 hotel rooms, A/V, 8 meeting rooms, On-site catering and 6,000sq ft of flexible meeting space.

VAN BUREN HOTEL VanBurenHotel A charming, peaceful hotel with 84 hotel rooms, 2 meeting rooms, Catering services, and Group packages. Great location for weddings, reunions, small meetings or banquets.

ESSENHAUS INN EssenhausInn Located just minutes from downtown Shipshewana in Middlebury, IN. 5,000sq ft flexible meeting space, 89 hotel rooms, On-site catering, WiFi and A/V. Inn is located next-door to the Das Dutchman Essenhaus restaurant.

BEST WESTERN HOTEL-HOWE BestWesternPlus Located off the I-80/90 exit 121 and minutes from Shipshewana in Howe, IN

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS-HOWE HolidayInnExpress Located off the I-80/90 exit 121 and minutes from Shipshewana in Howe, IN

HAMPTON INN-MIDDLEBURY HamptonInn Located minutes from downtown Shipshewana in Middlebury, IN

MEETING & EVENT PLANNING SERVICES UNIQUE EXPERIENCES• Canoe along the Pigeon River• Feed the Buffalo• Tour the Amish countryside• Theatre Entertainment• Midwest’s Largest Outdoor Flea

Market

MEETING/EVENT SERVICES• Sight Visits• Bid Proposal Services• Welcome Services• Media Support• Leisure & Group Tours• Reservation Assistance

Shipshewana/LaGrangeCounty CVB 350 S Van Buren St Shipshewana, IN 46565 800.254.8090 or 260.768.4008VisitShipshewana.org/meetings Beth Thornburg Executive Director [email protected] JoDee Hooley Director of LeisureGroup Experiences [email protected]