The Michiana Event Center "The MEC"

The Michiana Event Center "The MEC" The Michiana Event Center offers your event over 150,000 sq ft under one roof plus concessions. ft. Arena
A 100,000 sq.

Located in Shipshewana, Indiana, the Michiana Event Center (the MEC) hosts some of the biggest names (in the world) every year! Among our events are:

-Six Horse Hitch World Finals
-Michiana Automania
-Noel Christmas Show
-Fall Crafters Fair
-RV shows
-Midwest Sportsmen Classic
-Home and Yard Show
-Michiana Equine Expo
-Winterfest Consignment Auction
-PBR
-Ranch Rodeo
-The Circus
-And more! We pr

ovide shows for all interests and all ages—all year long

Come and join the fun at the MEC! FACILITY SPECIFICATIONS
Our facility boasts a Coliseum with a capacity of 6,000 guests
A 20,000 sq. Trade Show Building
360 modular Stall/horse Barn
18,000 sq. Warm Up Arena


Contact us today at [email protected] to plan your next event at the MEC!

08/28/2026

GIVEAWAY! WIN 2 TICKETS!

Want to experience the Blue Gate PBR Bullfest in Shipshewana?

We’re giving away 2 tickets for the Friday Nov 13 show to one lucky winner!

TO ENTER:

1. Comment below and tag a friend you’d bring with you.
2. Share this post.
3. That’s it! You’re entered to win.

Winner will be announced Tuesday, September 1 at 10:00 AM.

Get ready for an action-packed night of Professional Bull Riders, big bulls and nonstop excitement!

Good luck! We won’t send you a link, don’t click any.
We will reply to the winning comment and send you a message.
This giveaway is not sponsored or affiliated with Meta in any way.

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Blue Gate Restaurant & Theatre

North American Clydesdale/Shire Fall Classic-Join us in celebrating the beauty, strength, and tradition of Clydesdale an...
08/27/2026

North American Clydesdale/Shire Fall Classic

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Join us in celebrating the beauty, strength, and tradition of Clydesdale and Shire horses. This showcase promotes these majestic breeds in a welcoming and family-friendly environment, with impressive horse shows, expert horse handlers, and unforgettable moments.

Don’t miss the chance to experience these gentle giants up close!

Sep 1-5, 2026 | Tue - Sat
455 E Farver St, Shipshewana, IN 46565

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https://www.michianaevents.com/event/clydesdale-shire-classic/

08/26/2026
08/25/2026

Party at the MEC! Book your wedding, Christmas banquets, company picnics, and conferences. Or set up volleyball courts, pickleball courts, pickleball, we have room for it all.

08/24/2026

📌 The Shipshewana Visitors Center will be closed for Labor Day.

But that doesn’t mean the town will be!
🎉Stop by the Shipshewana Flea Market
🍽️ Grab a bite in town
🚶‍♀️ And explore the Heart of Amish Country!

🔗 Full list of events: VisitShipshewana.org/events

08/20/2026

This week at the MEC.

Address

455 E. Farver Street
Shipshewana, IN
46565

Telephone

+12607683300

Website

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