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Nappanee Challenge


The Visit Nappanee CHALLENGE is a fantastic way to experience a number of the exciting businesses, boutiques, restaurants and services that Nappanee has to offer, all while earning a chance to WIN $1,000.00. A number of downtown Nappanee businesses have come up with their own “Challenges” for you to participate in.

Just take a picture of yourself competing in the challenge and upload it to your Facebook account with the hashtag #VisitNappaneeChallenge and be sure to mention the business where you did the challenge. Each time you complete and upload a different challenge, you will be entered into the drawing for $1,000.00. Additional prizes will also be available, and are being donated by participating businesses, so there will be lots of winners!

Below are the participating businesses and the challenge at each:

  • THE PRETTY CAKERY - Guess the flavor of a mystery Cupcake.

  • KOUNTRY CABINETS - Take a picture with one of their kitchens.

  • THE DUTCH KERNEL - Take a picture with one of their popcorn paintings.

  • CULINARY MILL MARKET & DELI - Take a picture with one of their pulled pork sandwiches.

  • L.J. WAGNER HOME FURNISHINGS - Take a picture with your favorite piece of furniture.

  • K.E.Y. BOUTIQUE - Dress a mannequin.

  • BELLA’S BOOKS & CURIOSITIES - Take a picture with Clifford the Big Red Dog.

  • COUNTRY HOME SHOPPE - Take a picture with your favorite sign.

  • ARIA’S ATTIC BOUTIQUE - Create an outfit and take a picture of it.

  • VENI’S SWEET SHOP - Take a picture in the store or of the Veni’s sign.

  • RUHE152 BISTRO & BREWERY - Take a picture of your favorite appetizer or in front of their wings mural in the alley.

  • VINTAGE HAUS - Take a picture of your favorite piece of furniture.

  • GOOD VIBES NUTRITION - Take a picture at their selfie wall while drinking an energy bomb.

  • MAIN STREET ROASTERS - Take a picture with their logo.

  • COUNTRYSIDE INN - Properly fold a fitted sheet.

  • U.S. 6 DINER - Eat a meal off of the special board.

  • THINGAMABAUBLES - Take a picture playing their Candy Land Carnival Game.

  • THREE LITTLE BIRDS BOUTIQUE - Design your own shirt or dress.

  • THE BARNS RESTAURANT - Take a picture of your server, or the cocktail list.

  • NAPPANEE ARTISAN MARKET (at The Barns) - paint a slate rock.

  • THE MERCANTILE AT THE BARNS - Find a painted rock hidden in the store & make sure your picture features it.