About This Festival

The Corydon Extravaganza – October 25-26, 2025 is a popular antique, vintage, and handmade market held at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Corydon, Indiana, a historic town about 30 minutes from Louisville, Kentucky. It offers a lively and diverse shopping experience with 175+ vendors showcasing antiques, vintage items, handmade crafts, art, jewelry, collectibles, and primitives.

The event is rain or shine and mostly indoors, ensuring a comfortable shopping environment regardless of weather. Attendees can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere enriched by live music, a variety of food trucks, and a wine bar, providing a festive vibe alongside the shopping. The fairgrounds provide free parking, are handicap accessible, and welcome well-behaved pets on leashes.

Admission charges are:

  • $10 for early bird entry (8:00 AM to 10:00 AM)
  • $5 general admission (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
  • Children 13 and under enter free

The event is promoted and curated by Joe and Lindsey Poe, owners of Old Town Store and Poe’s Vintage Goods, who started it in 2013 as a traditional antique show. Over time, it has evolved into one of Southern Indiana’s best vintage and antique flea markets with an artistic and culinary flair.

Event Activities and Offerings:

  • Over 175 vendors selling antiques, vintage goods, handmade crafts, art, jewelry, collectibles, and candy
  • Live music performances throughout both days, creating a festive atmosphere
  • Multiple food trucks offering a wide range of meals and snacks
  • Wine bar featuring local wines
  • Opportunity to meet and shop from specialized vendors in vintage and handmade goods
  • Pet-friendly environment with clean-up requirements

General Schedule (Typical for Saturday Markets):

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Early Bird Admission ($10)
  • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: General Admission ($5)
  • Vendor booths open during the general admission hours
  • Live music scheduled intermittently throughout the day
  • Food trucks and wine bar available during event hours

Location Details:

  • Harrison County Fairgrounds
  • 341 South Capitol Avenue, Corydon, Indiana 47112
  • Free parking available on-site in the fairgrounds infield
  • Pets allowed on leash
  • ATM available onsite but cash is advised due to inconsistent internet/wifi

History and Founding:

The Corydon Extravaganza began in 2013 as a straightforward antique show hosted by Joe and Lindsey Poe. Over the years, it expanded to include vintage, handmade, and artisan vendors, food trucks, wineries, and live entertainment, turning it into a multi-faceted market event now held five times a year (typically in April, May, September, October, and November). It is known as one of the best vintage and antique flea markets in Southern Indiana, attracting visitors from the region for a unique shopping and social experience.

Overall, the event blends a historic small-town charm with a bustling market and entertainment, ideal for antique lovers, collectors, foodies, and families looking for a vibrant shopping festival.