About This Festival

The Chandelier Barn Market is a vibrant artisan market held at the Gasthof Amish Village in Montgomery, Indiana, within Daviess County in the South Central region. It features over 70 makers offering an extensive variety of unique, handmade, and repurposed items such as antiques, artwork, architectural salvage, jewelry, custom furniture, metal art, custom lighting, clothing, and more. The event is known for its warm Southern hospitality and country atmosphere, making it a lively and inviting destination for shoppers and visitors.

The market takes place indoors and outdoors across multiple barns and spaces at the Gasthof Amish Village. It provides a combination of rustic charm and creative craftsmanship, drawing comparisons in ambiance to popular home and craft styles seen in Chip and Joanna Gaines' presentations. The location is easily accessible and handicapped friendly.

Activities and features at the Chandelier Barn Market include:

  • Over 100 Handpicked Makers showcasing one-of-a-kind wares in beautiful, thoughtfully arranged booths with over-the-top displays.
  • Painting Demonstrations, providing a chance to observe artists at work and engage with creative processes.
  • Live Music performed each day from 10 am to 2 pm on Friday and Saturday, enhancing the festive mood.
  • Wagon Rides offered by a team of horses, transporting visitors from the parking area to the market entrance, adding to the country experience.
  • Dining Options include several food trucks and booths on-site as well as indoor dining available at the Gasthof Restaurant.
  • The market atmosphere emphasizes enjoyment and community, frequently described as "the happiest place to be."

The event typically runs over a weekend; for example, the 2025 market is scheduled from September 12 to 13, with an admission charge of $10. It combines shopping with entertainment, art demonstrations, and the rustic charm of an Amish village setting.

As a historic and ongoing gathering, the market has grown as a regional hallmark for unique artisan shopping and cultural engagement with handmade, vintage, and repurposed goods, showcasing local and regional talent and craftsmanship.

In summary, Chandelier Barn Market offers a rich country living experience with a mix of shopping, arts, food, and entertainment centered around unique craftsmanship in a charming, rustic setting. Visitors can expect a broad schedule of demonstrations, music, food, and activities spanning the weekend at the Gasthof Amish Village in Montgomery, Indiana.