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City, Community, and Highway Yard Sales

Read detailed profiles of annual citywide, community, and highway yard sales across the country. Get the inside scoop on locations, merchandise, when to shop, and what to do along the way.

Citywide and Highway Yard Sales by Month
Citywide and highway yard sales are fun and festive -- and they’re a fantastic place to find inexpensive decor for your home. Browse this monthly list of annual sale events before making your weekend plans. Or, schedule a couple of vacation days to make long weekends of your favorite sales.

Citywide and Highway Yard Sales by State
Citywide, community, and highway yard sales are the mother lode for yard sale junkies. Check this yard sale directory, arranged by state, for annual community and highway yard sales near you.

100 Miles of Yard Sales in Pennsylvania – Shawville to Medix Run
Enjoy the scenery of the Quehanna Wild Area along Route 879 in Pennsylvania while you shop 100 Miles of Yard Sales. The yard sales start in Shawville and twist all the way to Medix Run.

400 Mile Sale Across Kentucky - Paducah to Mayville
Enjoy the ultimate in yard sale shopping at the annual 400 Mile Sale Across Kentucky. The sale runs along historic Highway 68, which is a designated Kentucky Scenic Byway. Along the way, you'll find plenty of antiques, food, and community events -- in addition to all those yard sale bargains.

50 Mile Long Garage Sale in New York – Montezuma to Homer
Enjoy the charm of upstate New York while you bargain hunt at the annual 50 Mile Long Garage Sale. Started in 1988, the sale runs along Scenic Byway Route 90 from Montezuma to Homer.

Antioch City Wide Yard Sale
Started just one year ago in 2010, the Antioch City Wide Yard Sale has grown to include hundreds of sellers. The annual event takes place each May. Antioch is part of the Greater Nashville area.

Antique Alley Texas – Cleburne to Maypearl
Browse antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, and some yard sale fare twice each year at Antique Alley Texas. Held in April and September, Antique Alley Texas runs from Cleburne to Maypearl. The 37-mile antique show includes local antique shops, community events, and sales held in farm fields and barns.

Antique Yard Sale Trail in Eastern Michigan - Sebewaing to Algonac
Travel 200 miles of yard sales in Eastern Michigan’s Blue Water Area for the Antique Yard Sale Trail. Held each August since 2003, The Antique Yard Sale Trail runs along the shore of Lake Huron and down the bank of the St Clair River.

Attic and Seller Days in New York – Dunkirk to Fredonia
Shop 20 miles of yard sales each year at Attic and Seller Days. The yard sale event runs from Dunkirk to Fredonia in New York.

Bargains Galore on 64 in Arkansas - Fort Smith to Beebe
Enjoy 160 miles of yard sales at Bargains Galore on 64. Started in 2000, Bargains Galore on 64 ranges from Fort Smith to Beebe, Arkansas. In addition to lots of yard sales, you'll see flea markets and antique dealers along the route.

Benton County Bargain Highway Yard Sale in West Tennessee
Each Labor Day weekend, yard sale shoppers pour over bargains at the Benton County Bargain Highway. Started in 1998, the yard sale event spans 30 miles across Benton County in West Tennessee. The Benton County Bargain Highway typically has 150 to 200 participating yard sales.

Around the Town Yard Sale in Worthington, Indiana
Travel to Worthington, Indiana over Labor Day Weekend for the Around the Town Yard Sale. The annual citywide yard sale features up to 100 yard sales.

Peaches to the Beaches Annual Yard Sale - Georgia's Longest Yard Sale
Thousands of antique and bargain hunters make their way to the Golden Isles Parkway each March for the 200-mile Peaches to the Beaches Annual Yard Sale. Sale organizers call it Georgia's Longest Yard Sale.

Dixie Highway 90-Mile Yard Sale in Georgia – Marietta to Ringgold
Each June, Georgia yard sale shoppers spend the weekend hunting for bargains at the Dixie Highway 90-Mile Sale. The sale spans 90 miles from Marietta to Ringgold, with 13 participating communities in all.

Half Moon Bay Citywide Garage Sale
Hunt for garage sale bargains and help protect the environment at the annual Half Moon Bay Citywide Garage Sale. Typically, more than 100 sellers participate. The scenic city of Half Moon Bay, California is just south of San Francisco.

Have You Shopped a Highway Yard Sale?
Readers share their experiences shopping citywide, community, and highway yard sales

US Hwy 82/287 Yard Sale - Red River Valley 82/287 Yard Sale
Shop 425 miles of Texas and Oklahoma yard sales each June at the US Hwy 82/287 Yard Sale. The sale runs along three highways in the Red River Valley area.

Highway 127 Corridor Sale – The World's Longest Yard Sale
The Highway 127 Corridor Sale bills itself as the World’s Longest Yard Sale. Officials in Kentucky and Tennessee started the annual sale in 1987, as a way to promote attractions along the back roads of the two states. The yard sale event now spans six states and 675 miles, and starts on the first Thursday of August each year.

Highway 54 Yard Sale - Western Kentucky
Hunt for treasures at Highway 54 Yard Sale in Western Kentucky. The Highway 54 Yard Sale is a biannual event, with sales each May and September. The sale runs approximately 50 miles along Highway 54, from Owensboro to Leitchfield.

Highway 60 Yard Sale in Western Kentucky
Shop for bargains and enjoy the scenery at Western Kentucky's Highway 60 Yard Sale. The annual highway yard sale, which began in 2006, includes eight counties and 200 miles along U.S. Highway 60. In addition to yard sale finds, you'll find plenty of booths featuring food, arts, and crafts.

Highway 61 Yard Sale in Missouri
Treasure hunt along old Route 61 in Missouri each September at the Highway 61 Yard Sale. The yard sale spans approximately 60 miles, from Jackson to Bloomsdale. In 2010, the Highway 61 Yard Sale featured more than 300 sales.

Highway 70 Yard Sale in Tennessee – Memphis to Nashville
Shop 200 miles of yard sales at the annual Highway 70 Yard Sale in Tennessee. The sale starts in Memphis, goes through Jackson, and ends in Nashville.

Highway 75 King of Trails Market Day in Minnesota - Luverne to Hallock
Hunt for antiques and collectibles amidst enchanting scenery and small town charm at Western Minnesota’s King of Trails Market Day. Held each September since 2003, the King of Trails Market Day covers 400 miles of the Historic Highway 75 Scenic Byway.

Countrywood Neighborhood Sale in Cordova, Tennessee
Memphis-area yard sale shoppers mark the Countrywood Neighborhood Sale on their calendars as soon as the dates are announced. The Countrywood subdivision is located in Cordova, Tennessee. The sale takes place each September, and typically features more the 200 yard sales.

Historic National Road Yard Sale - Baltimore to St. Louis
Shop more than 800 miles of yard sales along historic US 40 at the Historic National Road Yard Sale. Typically held in late May to early June, the route spans from Baltimore to St. Louis.

Historic U.S. 80 Hi-Way Sale
Treasure hunt through Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi at the Historic U.S. 80 Hi-Way Sale. The three-state highway yard sales is biannual, with sale events each April and October. The Historic U.S. 80 Hi-Way Sale runs along nearly 400 miles of Highway 80.

Hwy 411 Yard Sale - Leeds, Alabama to Knoxville, Tennessee
Enjoy yard sale treasures and gorgeous fall foliage as you travel from Alabama to the scenic Smoky Mountains of Tennessee at the Hwy 411 Yard Sale. Held annually since 2003, the Hwy 411 Yard Sale spans three states and more than 250 miles.

Highway 81 Duncan Yard Sale - Duncan, Oklahoma Citywide Yard Sale
Celebrate SummerFest with residents of Duncan, Oklahoma while you shop the Highway 81 Duncan Yard Sale. The annual citywide yard sale takes place each July.

Iowa Highway 141 Garage Sale – Grimes to Manilla
Hunt for bargains in west central Iowa at the Highway 141 Garage Sale. Held annually since 2003, the garage sales blanket 13 towns and the stretches of highway between them. The Iowa Highway 141 Garage Sale starts in Grimes and runs west to Manilla.

Kan-Okla 100+ Mile Highway Sale
Shop more than 100 miles of yard sales in Kansas and Oklahoma at the Kan-Okla 100 Mile Highway Sale. This annual two-state event takes place each September.

Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale
Once known as the Main Street of America, the Lincoln Highway is now home to the huge Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale. Held annually since 2005, the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale stretches across Ohio and surrounding states.

Logan County Route 66 Garage Sale in Illinois – McLean to W…
Shop 37 miles of yard sales in May or June of each year at the Logan County Route 66 Garage Sale in Illinois. The sale runs along legendary Route 66 from McLean to Williamsville.

Missouri Highway 25 100 Mile Yard Sale - Jackson to Kennett
Shop Missouri's 100 Mile Yard Sale each Memorial Day weekend. The 100 Mile Yard Sale runs along Hwy 25 from Kennett to Jackson.

My 127 Corridor Sale Experience
Readers share their experiences shopping the Highway 127 Corridor Sale, also known as the World's Longest Yard Sale.See submissions

My Trip to Antique Alley Texas
Antique hunters share their experiences at Antique Alley Texas.

Roller Coaster Yard Sale – Kentucky and Tennessee
Spend a leisurely three days driving along the 150-mile twisting path of the Roller Coaster Yard Sale. The annual event, started in 1986 to promote the Cordell Hull Highway, takes place each fall in Kentucky and Tennessee. In addition to scoring plenty of bargains, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking fall foliage of the Highland Rim and Cumberland...

Route 75 Garage Sales in Illinois – Freeport to South Beloit
Bargain hunt along 40 miles of Illinois at the annual Route 75 Garage Sales in June. The sale spans from Freeport to South Beloit.

TN 52 Yard Sale - Orlinda to Celina in Tennessee
The TN52 Yard Sale takes place each May in middle Tennessee. With up to 800 sellers, it's the second longest annual yard sale in the state.

U.S. 11 Antique Alley & Yard Sale
Treasure hunt along the back roads of Appalachia each May at the U.S. 11 Antique Alley & Yard Sale. The annual yard sale event began in 1997. It runs along more than 500 miles of U.S. Highway 11, from Meridian, Mississippi to Bristol, Virgina.

US 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale in Southwest Michigan
Explore Southwest Michigan's charming towns while you shop the US 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale. Held annually since 2003, the garage sale runs for 212 miles along US Highway 12, sometimes called the Old Sauk Trail or the Chicago Road. The US 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale is Michigan's longest garage sale.

US 60 Yard Sale in Central Kentucky
The US 60 Yard Sale in Central Kentucky began in 2010. Organizers plan to make it an annual event. Held each fall -- in conjunction with Western Kentucky's Highway 60 Yard Sale -- the yard sale spans seven cities and more than 100 miles of U.S. Highway 60. The sales starts in Winchester, Kentucky and ends in Louisville.

Warrensburg Garage Sale
Spend an autumn weekend in upstate New York and the Adirondacks at the festival-like atmosphere of the Warrensburg Garage Sale. In addition to garage sale bargains, you can browse crafts, antiques, vintage clothing, and discounted new merchandise -- and that doesn’t even include all the food stands.

West Michigan's Longest Yard Sale – Newaygo and Lake Counties
West Michigan’s Longest Yard Sale takes place annually during late June. Spend the weekend shopping 75 miles of yard sales, antiques, food, and crafts along M-37 in Newaygo and Lake counties.

U.S. Highway 36 Treasure Hunt in Kansas
Started in 2006, the U.S. Highway 36 Treasure Hunt features yard sales all across the state of Kansas. The border-to-border sale spans approximately 400 miles of U.S. Highway 36. In addition to yard sales, many cities along the route host flea markets, bake sales, and other community events.

31W Treasure Hunt / Yard Sale
Historic U.S. 31 W -- frequently known as the Dixie Highway -- started as a buffalo trail before becoming Kentucky's first paved highway. Today, it's home to the 31W Treasure Hunt / Yard Sale. The annual yard sale spans approximately 150 miles of the historic highway, from Louisville, Kentucky to Nashville, Tennessee.

Georgetown Days Craft and Artisan Fair
Shop for arts and crafts in a festive setting at the annual Georgetown Days Craft and Artisan Fair. The event takes place each September in Georgetown, Massachusetts.

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