Falling leaves and cool days and nights bring thoughts of Halloween and marching bands. But there is more to look forward to on those brisk fall and winter weekends: the sights, sounds, smells and sensations of the start of another Shipshewana On The Road show season. Step out and join the thousands of others who will celebrate the first show of the 29th season of Shipshewana On The Road in Birch Run, Michigan on October 28th & 29th, 2006 at the Birch Run Expo Center. There is something for everyone and that is why it is known as an ultimate family event.

If you hunger for tasty Amish jams and jellies, a new wood cabinet for your home, a sparkling Russian Lab diamond, a new sequin shirt or that perfect little accent for your bed or bath, we have just what you need to satisfy your appetite. Baby cloths, shoes, designer inspired handbags, scrap booking supplies, fuzzy warm blankets, floral arrangements, Christmas decorations, a wide variety of gift items and don’t forget about the toys because it is almost time for Santa. Speaking of toys, Jim Moore of JC Sales who has long sold baking supplies, spices and children’s books at our shows has added a new complete line of Melissa and Doug’s Toys to his business. Melissa and Doug’s are best known for their puzzles, play food, wooden toys and playful puppets, but most of all for their fine quality. So if you have a little person who you want to give something that they will treasure please check out Jim’s booth.

Skip and Rita Harper of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, who have been with Shipshewana On the Road for years, are ready to start the season with new and wonderful finds. They have traveled from coast to coast this summer looking for those special pieces of silver jewelry and of course always keeping in mind that it must a great value for their customers. They welcome you to stop by their booth to check out the latest in silver jewelry.

Leonard Wilkes of Elkhart, IN owner of IBS Sales is featuring Alexandria’s Fragrance Lamps this Holiday season. These lamps combine a 100 year old concept of air purification with the pleasures of rich fragrances and aromatherapy. The new collection includes hand crafted art glass and ceramic lamps ranging from contemporary to traditional and with a cost of $29.95 it is sure to be the lowest price you will find anywhere.

Danny Burns of North Webster, IN owner of B & B Distributors has greatly enlarged his already extensive line of doilies to include even more of those hard to find sizes and patterns. He also has added a much less expensive line of those beloved Smith & Hawkin’s carved ducks that sold for at least $49. Plan to spend much less than half that for Danny’s wood-like carved ducks. Of course these are just a few of the new products you will see at our fall shows.