Derby’s riverfront came alive this past weekend as neighbors and travelers flocked to the Derby Days Flea & Yard Market for two days of treasure hunting and small-town fun. From sunrise to mid-afternoon on September 13 and 14, the lot outside the Derby General Store turned into an open-air marketplace packed with antiques, handmade crafts, and one-of-a-kind yard-sale finds. Vendors began setting up Friday evening, transforming the quiet stretch of Old State Road 70 into a colorful maze of tables and tents.

By Saturday morning, shoppers were already lined up with coffee cups in hand, ready to search for bargains.

Booths offered everything from vintage tools and Depression glass to hand-poured candles and home-baked pies. Kids darted between displays clutching small toys while neighbors swapped stories over cinnamon rolls. The weather cooperated beautifully—clear skies and mild temperatures that made lingering easy. Organizers had a backup weekend in October just in case, but they didn’t need it. “We couldn’t have asked for better,” said local coordinator Jenny Mogan, who greeted visitors near the store’s front porch. “It’s really about the people as much as the sales.

You see old friends, meet new ones, and keep money in the community.” While there’s no official attendance count, steady traffic along Highway 66 suggested a strong turnout. Shoppers came from Tell City, Cannelton, and as far as Owensboro, giving Perry County’s artisans and pickers a welcome boost. For many families, Derby Days isn’t just a market—it’s a yearly ritual that keeps local traditions alive. As the last tables were packed up late Sunday, vendors were already talking about next year. “Events like this show what a small town can do when everyone pitches in,” Mogan said. “It’s good for business and good for the heart.”