FAQs
The 100 Mile Garage Sale extends from Winona north through Lake City to Red Wing on the Minnesota side of the River and Fountain City north to Prescott on the Wisconsin side of the River. Thousands of individuals and businesses participate with their own garage sales, often whole neighborhoods.
What is the best time to go for a garage sale? ›
Best Time to Have a Garage Sale
Late spring to early fall is the ideal time of year, so aim for this timing if possible. As for the day of the week, you'll have better luck with foot traffic on days where people aren't at work, so it's best to stick to weekends. Both Saturdays and Sundays are good options.
What are the dates for the longest yard sale? ›
The 127 Yard Sale is an annual event that takes place the first Thursday-Sunday in August each year. It's literally, The World's Longest Yard Sale!
Where is the biggest yard sale? ›
4 Days, 690 Miles, Countless Stalls: Behold the 'World's Longest Yard Sale' Everyone loves a bargain. But can anyone survive the entirety of the 127 Yard Sale, an annual four-day event that stretches from Michigan to Alabama? A mother and her children at a sale in Russell Springs, Ky.
Where is 100 Mile House 100 miles from? ›
100 Mile House was so named because it was located 100 Miles from Lillooet (Mile 0) of the Cariboo Wagon Road. As the gold rush subsided, ranchers began to settle the surrounding area.
Where is the world's largest yard sale located? ›
Visit World's Largest Yard Sale MAY 10th & 11th Hamburg Fairgrounds (Buffalo NY) Registration, Fri, May 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite for more information.
What sells the best at yard sales? ›
Like we mentioned, you can try to sell lots of things at a garage sale, but that doesn't mean they'll actually sell. It's important to keep in mind some things are in higher demand than others. Selecting in-demand sale items like books, dishes, and tools helps you have a more successful yard sale.
How much cash should I have for a garage sale? ›
Choose a date, gather items to sell, and organize them in a way that makes browsing easy for buyers. Sometimes I've started with only $30 but always make sure and have the 10 $1 bills because a lot of people will buy a one or two dollar item and give you a five.
What is the best day of the month to have a garage sale? ›
Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings are usually the best time to hold a successful garage sale. Consider scheduling your sale on the first weekend of the month—when people have just gotten paid and haven't spent all their fun money yet.
Can you haggle at a yard sale? ›
Sellers are ready to part with their things, so it's perfectly acceptable to haggle on pricing, especially if you are interested in a high-dollar item or have a grouping of things. Either ask the seller if they can lower the price or feel free to make an offer. However, don't suggest too low a price.
It's literally, The World's Longest Yard Sale! The route spans 6 states (Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama) and is 690 miles long. This unique event draws hundreds of thousands of people (shoppers/vendors) each year from all around the country. 127 Yard Sale vendors have the best signs!
Where is the longest flea market? ›
Technically the world's largest yard sale, the flea market known as the 127 Corridor is certainly the LONGEST outdoor market. Beginning on a highway in Jamestown, TN, this flea stretches hundreds of miles through North Covington, Kentucky, and continues all the way to Gadsden, Alabama.
What are good yard sale hours? ›
Garage sales usually start early in the morning, around 7 a.m., and end mid-afternoon. The busiest hours of a garage sale are often between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., before temperatures get too high. Depending on how many items you plan to sell, you may want to spread the sale out over multiple days.
Is there an app to find local garage sales? ›
Yard Sale Treasure Map is an app for planning your treasure-hunting adventure. View your local yard sales in map or list format, view sale details and photos, get directions, and take advantage of advanced organizational and route planning features. List your sale in this app or at yardsaletreasuremap.com.
Where is the best place to advertise a garage sale? ›
Sites like YardSaleSearch.com, Gsalr.com and GarageSaleFinder.com—and their mobile apps—enable garage sale enthusiasts to browse sale listings and even map out a route of their favorites. You may also want to do a quick Facebook search to see if you have any active garage sale groups in your area.
Where is the garage sale mystery series filmed? ›
All of the movies in the Garage Sale Mystery franchise have filmed in and around the Vancouver area over the last 3 years.
What was the largest garage sale in history? ›
Largest garage sale in history was resulted due to shock therapy to undervalue the valuable industries of the USSR to sell them at throwaway prices. In Russia about 90 per cent of its industries were put to sale to private individuals and companies. This was called the largest garage sale in history.
Where is the North Oaks Rummage sale? ›
The rummage sale takes place each September at Shoreview Ice Arena, 877 Hwy 96, Shoreview, MN.
Where is the 100 mile yard sale in PA? ›
The 100 Mile Yard Sale is an annual event that take place every July in Clearfield, Cameron, Elk, and Centre counties. This year's sale takes place on July 19-20, with headquarters once again located in Clearfield County.
