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Amish Quilt Auction & Flea Market...

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Clare  County is home to a large community of Amish, 
with roots going back to the original founders from Switzerland. The Amish way of life is one of simple  enjoyment of the land and community. Skills are passed down through the generations. The Amish craftsmen are renowned for their finely crafted products  including furniture, quilts and baskets. Offered for purchase along the  roadsides when weather permits, are baked goods and produce from their  farms.

The Yoders and their friends hold a large quilt auction and craft  show each spring and late summer (Fri. and Sat.of  Labor Day weekend). Imagine farm fields transformed with rows of crafters,  antiques and flea marketers hundreds of vendors in all! This event is one of  the largest, well attended, craft shows, flea markets and quilt auctions in  Michigan. In addition to the Amish crafted furniture, quilts and goods, one may purchase an array of arts and crafts items, discounted tools, jewelry,cutlery,  jams and plants to name a few. A number of concession stands and several food specialty tents, featuring baked goods and cheese, are hosted by the Amish  women. The Yoders also host a horse and equipment  auction two weeks before the quilt auction each spring and two weeks after each fall.

Please contact the Yoders directly at the number below with any questions.


2023 Dates & Times

May  19 & 20, 2023
 
September 1 & 2, 2023

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Flea Market Times are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day
Auctions start at 9:00 am

Located at:
10885 N. Leaton Rd., Clare, Michigan 48617


To reserve space at this auction and for more information please contact:

The Simon and Barbara Yoder farm at: 
10885 N. Leaton Rd.
Clare, MI 48617


989-386-2872
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Click Here for a Vendor Application Form
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Parking  on site is $1.00

A Horse and Equipment Consignment Auction  is held before the Quilt and Craft Show in the spring- and after the Quilt and Craft Show in the fall. Prices obtained for these items are  fair due to the large number of buyers present. Sales commissions are similar to  those charged by private auctioneer services. 

While we happily promote this wonderful event, please remember to respect our Amish neighbors. Sales for  the auction are Friday and Saturday only with no Sunday sales. Please help  our neighbors enjoy the quiet lifestyle that they prefer most days of the year.
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Directions...

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​FROM BAY CITY 
WEST ON US 10 TO THE LOOMIS EXIT 
EXIT OFF EXPRESSWAY 
TURN LEFT; GO OVER THE OVERPASS TO FLASHING STOP LIGHT 
TURN RIGHT ON OLD 10 (BUSINESS 10 WEST) 
GO 2 MILES TO LEATON RD; TURN LEFT ON LEATON FOR 1/2 MILE. 
FARM IS ON WEST SIDE OF ROAD
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FROM LANSING 
NORTH ON US 127 
EXIT LEFT OFF EXPRESSWAY BUSINESS 127 INTO CLARE 
COME TO SECOND LIGHT (5TH STREET/BUSINESS 10) 
TURN RIGHT AT DOHERTY HOTEL AND GO 3 MILES EAST ON BUSINESS 10 TO LEATON RD. TURN RIGHT. FARM IS ON WEST SIDE OF ROAD

FROM GRAND RAPIDS ​
​NORTH US 131 TO REED CITY. TAKE THE US-10 EAST EXIT 
TURN EAST ON US-10 FOLLOW THIS TO US-127 SOUTH 
MERGE ONTO US 127 SOUTH; TAKE FIRST EXIT INTO CLARE  GO TO SECOND LIGHT (5TH STREET/BUSINESS 10) TURN LEFT AT DOHERTY HOTEL ONTO BUSINESS 10; GO EAST 3 MILES TO LEATON RD. TURN RIGHT ON LEATON. GO 1/2 MILE; FARM IS ON WEST SIDE.

FROM THE NORTH 
SOUTH ON US 127 TO CLARE EXIT 
EXIT RIGHT AFTER WELCOME CENTER,
TURN RIGHT; GO TO SECOND LIGHT (5TH STREET/BUSINESS 10 EAST) TURN LEFT AT THE DOHERTY HOTEL; GO 3 MILES TO LEATON RD; TURN RIGHT ON LEATON; FARM IS ON WEST SIDE.
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PO Box 226 / Clare, MI 48617
800-715-3550
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