26027 Shipshewana Fall Vintage Market
Crisp autumn air, charming countryside, and a treasure hunter’s paradise await in the heart of Amish Country.
View Dates & BookOctober 23-25, 2026
Crisp autumn air, charming countryside, and a treasure hunter’s paradise await in the heart of Amish Country. This delightful fall getaway blends cozy traditions, unique shopping, hands-on experiences, and nostalgic entertainment. From browsing one-of-a-kind finds at the renowned Ship-Chic Vintage Market to savoring a home-cooked Amish meal and enjoying a lively theatre performance, this weekend is the perfect mix of relaxation, creativity, and small-town charm.
Tour Includes:
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Deluxe Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation
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On-Board Friendly Host
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2 Nights Hotel Accommodations at Blue Gate Inn
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4 Meals Including A Taste of Shipshewana Amish Meal & Dinner at Blue Gate Restaurant
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A Taste of Shipshewana Bread Making Demonstration
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Ship-Chic Craft & Vintage Show
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Teaberry Wood Products
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Davis Mercantile
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Blue Gate Theatre "Salute to the Stars: Remembering the Legends"
Tour Pricing:
$715 pp Double | $915 Single | $655 pp Triple
Non-Members Please Add $30
Day 1
Day 1 – Journey to Amish Country
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery as we travel north through Illinois into Indiana’s peaceful countryside. After arriving in Shipshewana, we check in at the welcoming Blue Gate Inn before heading out for a truly special evening.
Tonight, step inside Amish culture with an authentic in-home dinner at A Taste of Shipshewana. You’ll enjoy a hearty home-cooked meal, watch a traditional bread-making demonstration, and even take a fresh loaf home with you. It’s a warm and memorable introduction to the simple pleasures of Amish life.
Day 2
Day 2 – Vintage Finds & Creative Fun
After breakfast, we head to the highly anticipated Ship-Chic Craft & Vintage Show, a curated market filled with vintage treasures, handmade goods, boutique clothing, seasonal décor, jewelry, baked treats, and so much more. Whether you’re searching for the perfect statement piece or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, this market is a shopper’s dream.
Next, we visit Teaberry Wood Products, where you’ll enjoy a hands-on workshop creating your own handcrafted basket to take home, a unique keepsake from your Amish Country adventure.
This afternoon we explore Davis Mercantile, home to over 20 charming shops spread across four levels, offering everything from quilts and home décor to sweets and specialty foods.
After time to relax at the hotel, we gather for dinner at the Blue Gate Restaurant before an evening of nostalgic entertainment at the Blue Gate Theatre. The lively show Salute to the Stars: Remembering the Legends celebrates the music of Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, and Elvis Presley in a high-energy tribute filled with classic hits and timeless stories.
Day 3
Day 3 – A Sweet Farewell
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we begin our journey home, traveling through the Midwest with time to relax and reflect on a weekend filled with charming discoveries, laughter, and new friendships. We arrive home with shopping bags full of treasures and hearts full of cozy fall memories.
Activity Level 2: RELAXED
Expectations: This tour requires light physical activity combined with travel days. Tour members should expect intermittent walking, with occasional slight inclines and stair climbs, including boarding the motorcoach. Activities may include an occasional city or nature walking tour, stopping along the way. Guests should be able to climb a set of stairs, walk up or down slight slopes and navigate some uneven terrain or cobblestone. Please be aware that you may need to handle your own luggage at hotels where luggage handling is not available. In addition, on tours with flights and cruises you will be required to handle your own luggage and walk longer distances in airports and cruise terminals.
Appropriate for: Travelers who are somewhat physically fit and comfortable with longer days of touring (both walking tours and coach time).
Deposit & Final Payment: A $100 deposit per person is required within one week of reservation. Must be paid in full by August 21, 2026.
No refunds will be issued after 5:00pm on August 21, 2026.
Payment Methods:
Cash, checks, credit/debit cards and money orders are accepted. Make checks payable to Windstar and mail to 3211 Division Street, Burlington, IA 52601. There is a $30 fee for insufficient funds or returned checks. Credit/debit card payments (Visa, Mastercard and Discover) are subject to a 3% processing fee.
Travel Protection:
We recommend that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. Unforeseen events such as flights delays, baggage loss or even sudden illness or injury could impact your travel plans. For your convenience, we offer a travel protection plan provided by United States Fire Insurance Company and administered by Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand. To review full plan details and important disclaimers online, go to www.tripmate.com/wpTPD040 for domestic tours valued up to $4,000 per person or to http://www.tripmate.com/wpTPG040 for all international or domestic tours valued over $4,000 per person. The Travel Protection Plan cost includes insurance benefits and a fee for non-insurance assistance services. You may obtain information on the plan fees by emailing assistancefees@tripmate.com.
A final departure letter packet will be sent approximately 10 to 14 days prior to the departure date. This will contain the scheduled departure times and locations, as well as other important information in regards to your upcoming tour. If the tour involves overnight accommodations, luggage tags will be provided as well.
Windstar Travel, parking lot owners and shopping center management assume and accept no responsibility for the safety of your vehicle or its contents at the place of departure. If you choose to park and leave your vehicle there, you do so willingly and at your own risk. If you choose to leave your vehicle, please park only in the areas designated in your final tour information packet. Vehicles not parked in the indicated areas may be subject to towing and all expenses incurred are the responsibility of the owner.
Tour Policies & Guidelines:
Our tour policies and guidelines may be found online or you may request a copy by calling us at 319-212-5508.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Burlington, IA | Lowe's 3435 E Agency St. |
| Davenport, IA | Comfort Inn & Suites, 8300 Northwest Blvd |
| Ft. Madison, IA | Lee County Historical Society 814 10th St. |
| Mediapolis, IA | Mepo Foods 111 N. Wapello Rd. |
| Muscatine, IA | Wal-Mart 3003 US-61 |
| Quincy, IL | TBD |
| Wapello, IA | Family Dollar | Dollar Tree 503 US 61 |
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