Amish Acres in Nappanee set to close in January after 50 years

NAPPANEE — Amish Acres will close on Jan. 1, after 50 years in business.

Richard "Dick" Pletcher, owner and founder of the family business, confirmed the closing to The Goshen News Friday afternoon, calling it a "retirement."

“It’s been 50 years, so it’s a retirement,” Pletcher told the newspaper. “It will be closing after the fireworks on Dec. 31 and will be auctioned in the spring.”

The farm, which includes the Round Barn Theatre, has been a major tourist attraction for Nappanee and Elkhart County.

Jeff Kitson, executive director of the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce, said Amish Acres has hosted more than 5 million people over its 50 years, citing a letter he had from Pletcher. In that time, it has also employed more than 11,000 people.

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