Extend Your Outdoor Living Season
Fall in Indiana doesn’t mean packing up the backyard. It means upgrading it.
From the first cool weekend in September through the last leaf drop, your outdoor space has more potential than you think. Our fall exhibitors specialize in the features that let you enjoy the outdoors well into the season — and set you up for a backyard you’ll love year round.
You’ll find exhibitors specializing in:
Get Your Home Ready For The Holidays
September is earlier than it sounds. The best installers and contractors book up fast.
If you’ve been thinking about holiday lighting, a fresh coat of paint before company arrives, or finally tackling that kitchen remodel — the Fall Show is the place to meet the pros, get inspired, and lock in your project before the holiday rush. One show floor, hundreds of home improvement specialists, zero pressure.
You’ll find exhibitors specializing in:
Shop The Festive Season Market
Local, handcrafted, and unlike anything you’ll find at the mall.
The Suburban Indy Fall Show has always celebrated local artisans and makers — and for our 10th anniversary, the Fall Marketplace is better than ever. Browse a curated collection of independent vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts, fine foods, handcrafted décor, and specialty finds you won’t come across anywhere else.
Get a head start on your gift list, treat yourself, or just enjoy a shopping experience without the crowds and the carbon-copy merchandise — this is it.
Featured marketplace categories:
Kids Day on Sunday + Inflatables Every Day
Kids 12 and under get in free, every single day — and there’s always something to keep them entertained. Inflatables are set up and ready to go all three days, and every Sunday we roll out the red carpet for Kids’ Day, featuring princesses, live animals, magic performances, and balloon art.
Kids’ Day Schedule
- 10:30a – 11a | Magician Marcus Lehman
- 11a – 11:45a | Princesses Song, Dance & Storytelling Performances *
- 12p – 12:45p | Silly Safaris Animal Show *
- 1p – 1:45p | K-Pop Hunters Song & Dance *
- 2p – 2:45p | Silly Safaris Animal Show *
- 3p – 3:45p |Balloongenuity (fast-paced, balloon-twisting show)
* Stick around after the performance for meet & greets + picture opportunities
Learn more about our Kids’ Day performers
- Happily Ever After Productions (Princesses, Superheroes, Princes)
- Silly Safaris (Educational Animal Shows)
- Balloongenuity – (Balloon Twisting Show)
- Magician Marcus Lehmann!
Professional Pumpkin Carving Demos & Classes
Demonstrations
Watch master carver Sean Fitzpatrick transform pumpkins into works of art, live, all three days of the show — Friday through Sunday! Stop by anytime to see his progress, ask questions, and pick up tips for your own jack-o’-lantern masterpiece.
Sean’s Bio
Sean’s first introduction to the world of professional pumpkin carving came in 2003 with a call from the Food Network. The following year he was asked to do a live performance on the Today show. Over the next few years, Sean was featured on GMA, Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray, 20/20, CBS, The Talk and the evening News with David Muir. Since then, He has amassed an impressive client list that includes NASCAR, MLB, NHL, the NHL, the Walt Disney Company, IBM, Apple and many other top 100 brands. More images of his work can be found here.
Classes
Want to try it yourself? Join Sean’s FREE carving class, daily at 2:00pm! Space is limited to 20 carvers, ages 10+ (ages 10–17 must carve with a parent). All tools provided!
Registration required — Fill out the form below to reserve your spot!
The Tastings Patio
The Tastings Patio is your chance to slow down, sip something great, and enjoy the show at your own pace! We bring together a curated selection of local wineries, distilleries, and breweries so you can sample a little of everything — and stock up on your favorites before you head home.
Fall Plants & Gourds
Mums the Word
Our fall plant market is back and blooming! Browse a beautiful variety of fall mums, pumpkins, and gourds — perfect for dressing up your porch for the season. And here’s the best part: every dollar from Mums the Word sales goes straight to the Boone County Cancer Society — so your fall décor does some good, too!
Daily Giveaways
Market Money Giveaways
Gift certificates You Can Spend at the Show!
Win Some Money… Spend Some Money!
We’re giving away Market Money and free tickets on Facebook and Instagram in the weeks leading up to the show — so give us a follow before you go!
Then, while you’re at the show, keep an eye out! We’ll be handing out Market Money to show-goers all weekend long — folks caught spreading good vibes, doing something kind for a stranger, or just picked completely at random.
These gift certificates are good toward any purchase from our participating exhibitors, so the more you explore, the better your odds of getting spotted!
