About 2 years ago, in the rolling hills of southeast Indiana, a handful of antique shops banded together and to organize the Southeast Indiana Junkin' Trail. They haven't stopped since: every year the trail has grown, adding new members.
They now total 16 shops (and growing) and hold 2 yearly events (March & October). This fall's Junkin' Trail Extravaganza is October 5, 6, 7 & October 12, 13, 14, 2017, 10am-5pm each day at each shop. You're going to find great stuff - every member of the trail gets secret shopped (TWICE!) before they are accepted into the group. AND-each shop offers some kind of special - a discount, drawing for gift certificates/gifts, or special purchase.
Fun!
You'll find a huge selection of antiques - primitives, furniture, vintage, kitchenware, glassware, clothes, jewelry and more. Some shops offer new items that complement your vintage finds - home decor pieces, florals, candles and more. Everything you expect and surprises, too. Christmas is not far away, just sayin'. So... gather your friends (preferably the ones with big cars or trucks), plan your strategy and get ready for a fun fall weekend in southeast Indiana.
Shopping with Friends!
ANN'S TIPS: Get a room! You'll definitely want to stay for the weekend. Places to Stay and Places to Eat:(Lawrenceburg/Aurora, Vevay, Brookville, Greensburg, Ripley County)
Bring a navigator and make a plan of attack. The trail covers a large area (Lawrenceburg to Vevay to Greensburg to Batesville and in between) so decide where you want to go and how you’re going to get there. Enjoy the scenery!
Shop with people who don't like the same stuff that you do (no antique rage) and bring an enabler.
Checkout the members of the Junkin' Trail Southeast Indiana.
Lawrenceburg: Interiors Embellished, 128 Walnut Street
Interiors Embellished
Pink Lace Fox Boutique, 128 Walnut Street
Pink Lace Fox Boutique
Whiskey City Antique Mall, 110 Walnut Street
Whiskey City
Guilford: The Greenbriar Shop, 19374 Collier Ridge
The Greenbriar Shop
Aurora: Charlotte's Flower & Antiques, 305 Third Street
Charlotte's Flower & Antiques
Second Time Around, 311 Second Street
Second Time Around
Dillsboro: Blue Willow House, 9960 Front Street
Blue Willow House
Route 262, 10075 State Route 262
Route 262
Moores Hill: The White Swan, 13925 Bloom Road
The White Swan
Milan: The Huntington Carriage House, 918 N. County Road 450 East
The Huntington Carriage House
The Whistle Stop, 201 South Main Street Greensburg: Magnolia Mercantile, 128 North Franklin Street
Magnolia Mercantile
Brookville: Brookville Mercantile, 515 Main Street
Brookville Mercantile
Key to the Past, 656 Main Street
Keys to the Past
Vevay: Vevay Vintage Prop & Shop, 110 East Main Street
Vevay Vintage Prop & Shop
Ladies Bazaar, 316 Ferry Street
Ladies Bazaar
*photos provided by Junkin’ Trail Southeast Indiana
For more antique fun try Antique Ally or a stop at Exit 76 Antique Mall.