Caufields Novelty

Me and Scott stopped by a few days before Halloween to get a couple of last minute items. I had never been here before and it’s so easy to get caught up looking at one area of the store before you move on to the next room or area.
Since I’ve only been once and it was during their peak season I am sure a lot changes depending on the season and what party supplies are needed for each holiday. That being said, I was super impressed with how well the store was laid out and how much stuff they have. I have grown up across the bridge in Indiana so when it comes to novelty shops I am use to Horner Novelty and Caufield’s took the cake away from them. The staff was very knowledgeable and helped me a couple questions I had about the makeup for what I was doing, which prevented me from spending a couple extra dollars.
There were obviously tons of Halloween costumes and accessories like witch hats, Dorothy shoe covers (which I bought, because I was gender bending the wicked witch, not knowing that they were for children’s feet not grown man feet), tons of «meh» make up, they also have brands like Ben Nye which is really good, and tons upon tons of other costume stuff. Seeing that I like to dress up in drag occasionally their selection of heels is wonderful! They even have sizes that fit my feet! The final bit that I got to look at was their dungeon room, which has more Halloween decorations than I knew existed and a lot of it is really high tech. They had a little hand that reaches out from underneath a trap door, a guy who pops out of a coffin (that about made me jump outta my skin), a little old lady in a rocking chair saying phrases that escape me now, bodies that moved and so much more. It was super cool and I got the rest of what I needed for my costume here.
It’s a fantastic place and I want to visit again during off season to see what other goodies I can find!

I make indie films. When I need a prop or costume this is where I turn. It doesn’t need to be halloween to find something amazing in this shop all year round. From gags to props and magic it has something for everyone and friendly staff.

This is a cool store and all, don’t get me wrong. But they have so so sooo many costumes to choose from yet, not the ones you go in looking for. And it irritates me that out of ALL of those costumes, the ones you find online that you like, they don’t have in the store. Needless to say I had to walk out of the store with something that wasn’t on my list of what I was trying to find, but what I am just going to have to live with now. And of course they didn’t have a little hat to go with my costume.

For all your costume and party needs!
True, I didn’t find *everything* I wanted/​needed. But in the first 3 minutes, I found the perfect hat for my Halloween costume. And for an ok price.
The employees are friendly and helpful.
Highly recommended!

My cousin recommended Caufield’s, and I’m glad she did. I stopped in on my way to a friend’s Kentucky Derby party for some supplies. I found the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful, and the prices were reasonable.

Plenty of Halloween costumes for you Louisville folk! :)

I’ve purchased large scale, unusual decorations from Caufield’s in the past to transform one party into a casino and another one into a Hawaiin beach party. Both of these times I shopped in the store for my party decorations and accessories. Delighted both times with my purchases.
Last night I shopped on-​line at
I’m still transforming my home for my big Derby party.
So as of last night I decided to transform my large familyroom and attached casual dining room into the Derby race track.
I’m ordering:
Dirt Race Track backdrop 4′ tall x 30′ for $ 12.
Lower Deck backdrop 4′ tall x 30 ’ for $ 12.
Upper deck backdrop 4′ x 30′ for $ 12.
Race Horse Props (Horses with jockeys 12″ tall x 29″) 8pk/​$ 5.
Bronze Horse and jockey (for the formal dining room) $ 12.
Several cases of Derby mint julep glasses for $ 3.85 per glass (this will add to my red Solo cups for the kids and beer)
Ordering on-​line ships same day or next if shopping during the night.
Caufield’s you know I’ll be back when I have a party to plan.

Costumes, Ghosts, Wigs, Rentals and More!
Caufield’s is one of the oldest and most versatile store in Louisville. Let’s face it the costume selection for sizes and ages is great, but let’s talk about the aspects that most do not know about this costume store.
First this store sells stage makeup, that may not sound to impressive, but for us theater folk they carry name brands, prosthesis’s, spirit gum remover, and even make up application how to kits.
Second, if you are throwing a party and want to make it club style, Caufield’s has disco balls, sound sensitive lasers, and strobe lights for purchase or rental.
Third, you can try on just about anything! If you are not sure that size small Laura Croft costume fits just ask the great staff at Caufields and they will let you try it on.
Please note there are no returns or exchanges at Caufields, but with a website and reassuring staff you will not need to return a thing. The price is very comparable, if not cheaper then your more generic one trick pony Halloween Express store.

This is a great novelty, magic, and costume store all year long. Though many will agree, when the spook-​bug bites, and you are in the mood for Halloween, this place is a must.
Based on square footage, I don’t believe this is the largest novelty store in town. With that said, I still feel the amount of merchandise inside is packed in and so heavily concentrated that the variety and selection outweighs the competition.
There are several rooms pinned together in the old warehouse of a building. Each room tends to specialize in one area such as props, costumes, novelty lights, magician supplies, masks, etc.; though, some merchandise categories bleeds into other rooms.
A visit to Caufield’s is always entertaining, especially during the Halloween season. Now only do I usually find what I need here, but I feel like I’ve gone out and done something… like visited a museum.

We stumbled across this place while getting lost in Louisville… because the roads annoy the piss out of me…
But, we went here, and it was a halloween wonderland. I’m not sure exactly how stores like this stay open year round. I know they’re a huge costume store… but, how needs costumes like this year round?
That being said… this place is a labyrinth of Halloweeny goodness. They even have a room called the dungeon where there are terrifying things… like a strange shaking monster…(go there and you’ll understand what I’m talking about.)

As a former downtown resident, I loved taking my afternoon run past this place. If every day could be halloween, this would be the headquarters. You can find anything costume, childish prank, or spooky décor related here.
One of a kind store in a one of a kind city.
Thanks for making my sweating so much more fun, just the mere sight of this place makes my inner trick or treater smile.

You love Halloween, right? What other holiday has evolved from Paganism into a secular celebration of humor and escape from reality? A personal expression of one’s inherent tendencies through the canvas of costumery? Children meeting their neighbors and being shown that there is kindness and hospitality in their community manifested directly by donations to them of Butterfingers, Milky Ways, and Sweet Tarts. Throw in some eerie mystery to remind us that we don’t understand all that is out there in this world yet. The result is the mysterious, playful, evening romp that is none other than my favorite holiday of all: All Hallow’s Eve.
Heading to Caufield’s in the week or so before this wonderful holiday quickly became a ritualistic pilgrimage in my childhood. Although I moved away years ago, I love to visit Louisville in October and often partake in a visit to the best costume/​novelty shop in Louisville. It is fun to see the place packed with adults preparing for parties and kids perusing all of the fun masks and make-​up. It is like a museum of human whimsicality. Excitement is in the air and the animatronic killers popping out of their diorama are surprising evidence that humans still expend lots of energy on frivolous fun. I think that is a good thing. Go, have fun, and let your inner child play. Just be sure to park like an adult.