On the Road with Contributing Editor Elizabeth Young: The Ruby Rooster Shelbyville, KY
historic district of Shelbyville, KY, one cannot help but notice the
huge antique mall near the courthouse. Originally two separate clothing
stores, the buildings have merged and are now home to The Ruby
Rooster. The name on the storefront reads Main St. Antique Mall but
trust that you are in the right place. Owner Glenda Hilling worked with
the previous owner before she and her husband bought the business 6
years ago. "I have really nice customers and dealers and I get to meet
people from all over the world," says Glenda.
With approximately 24,000 sq. feet and 75 dealers, this two story mall
offers something for everyone. The Ruby Rooster specializes in
primitive furniture, collectibles, decorative items, vintage clothing
and hats, jewelry, books, toys, glassware, linens and well known artist
prints. Two floors on each side will keep the antique lover busy for
hours. An entire downstairs room is devoted to consigned items. If you
need a little snack while shopping, cookies and coffee are offered
daily.
Customer service is a priority at The Ruby Rooster. Employees are happy
to hold items while you shop and then help carry your purchases to the
car. Gift certificates and layaway over $50 are available. Before you
leave, be sure to sign up for their mailing list.
Location: 514-518 Main St., Shelbyville, KY 40065
Phone: 502-633-0001
Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 to 5:00, closed Sundays. Closed most major holidays, open Memorial Day.
Special Events: Spring Fling at the end of March beginning of April-
Dealers offer special sales and refreshments are served.
Events on Main St. include car shows
and live band music.
Sidewalk sales and special booth sales are
plentiful during the Annual Horse Show at the Fairgrounds in July.
A Christmas Open House is held the first
Saturday in November. Hours are extended until 7:00 PM, special
sales are offered and refreshments are
provided.
Elizabeth
Young
is a wife and cat mom who spends many an hour hunting for vintage
goodies at her favorite thrift stores, antique shops and monthly flea
markets! A collector of vintage toys, holiday decor and general store
items, many of the found treasures end up on display in her Victorian
home. She also looks for vintage ephemera, fun supplies and kitschy
decor for her Etsy shop Grandmother's Attic
! When not doing this, she works two part time jobs, wearing different
hats at each!