Shipshewana On the Road was founded in November of 1992 by Darrell and Julie Lepper when they decided to bring dealers from the Shipshewana, IN outdoor market to the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, MI where they live. The outdoor market has long been a favorite place for people to shop.  Due to the drive for some shoppers, the season (May through September), the hours (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) plus various weekends, many people are unable to attend.  Good news, now we come to your city during the fall, winter, and spring months.  Our shows are held October through early May each year.  Each show is a little different, but all shows offer 200+ indoor booths, limited shows offer outdoor booths, sometimes there is live music or a magician, sometimes food trucks or trailers, and we always have a great family atmosphere.  Come out and enjoy, we can’t wait to see you!

And so…November in 1992 started what is today 15 to 20 Shipshewana On the Road shows a year held in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio where the vendors come to your community. In 2012 their son, Greg Fountain, decided to leave the corporate world and join the family business.