World's Longest Yardsale - August 2 - 5, 2012

     This year's dates for the World's Longest Yardsale is Thursday August 2 through Sunday August 5, 2012.  Dubbed the World's Longest Yardsale because it covers 690 miles through several states.  It is always held the first Thursday through Sunday in August. 
     There are lots of small towns along the route with vendors holding yard sales, swapmeets, and fleamarkets. 
     Besides the yard sales many towns have festivals and entertainment. HGTV's Endless Yard Sale will be filming again this year.  They filmed a one-hour special last year and are planning on doing the same this year.   If you are a vendor in the area between Chattanooga, TN and Jamestown, KY they would love to hear from you - with the right personality you might be highlighted in their special. 
     Hwy 127 runs through Alabama, Tennesee, Ohio and Kentucky and you'll have miles and miles of  yard sale choices.  Just be careful - there are lots of other people out there and most will be more interested in the yard sales along the highway than keeping their eyes on it.
     Happy yard sailing!!! 

2012 Bargains Galore on Hwy 64 - Miles of Yard Sales on Hwy 64

     Bargains Galore on 64 is 160 miles of yard sales, garage sales, rummage sales, flea markets, swap meets, antiques & collectible vendors.  A couple of years ago we followed this route and got a lot of great deals
     This year's dates are August 9 -11, 2012.  This event is always on the 2nd Thrusday, Friday and Saturday in August.  It runs from Fort Smith past conway to Beebe, AR.
     Partipating Arkansas cities & towns on 64 are Alma, Altus, Beebe, Clarksville, FortSmith, Morrilton, Ozark, Russellville, Van Buren, and Vilonia.
      Other small towns partipating include:  Atkins, Blackwell, Coal Hill, Dyer, El Paso, Hartman, Knoxville, Lamar, London, Menifee, Mulberry, Plummerville and Pottsville. 

Marx Presidents Collector Sets

     Back in the 60's Marx started making President figurines as play sets.  They were made in Hong Kong, they were 2 3/4" tall, hand painted, hard plastic and stood on a gold painted base. 
     The last name of the president, the number of president he was, and the years they served were impressed on the base.  These were displayed on a Styrofoam stand, that looked very impressive with foam pillars and steps.  Each president number was in a circle on the Styrofoam so you knew where to place him on the steps.
     I came across one at a yard sale last week and she only wanted $5 for it so I snapped it up.  I set it up on my kitchen table and everybody that came over last weekend was just enthralled by it.  They kept picking up the pieces and trying to mix them up, inspected them and dubbed it one of my coolest finds this year.
     It turns out they are valuable so I listed the set on ebay.  It had all the presidents from Washington to Nixon and was only missing one of the pillars.  I put it on eBay for $50 and sold it within a few days.
     In doing some research I found that they still make the presidents.  The yard sale lady told me her children played with it as young children, she was 78 years old.  Now days they are collector items.  They make them just exactly the way they did back in the 60's, they even have President Obama now. 
     However, in the spirit of money, they also make the supreme court justices, the presidential candidates - yes there is a Mitt Romney and of course Sarah Palin has also been added.  Why I don't know but who could forget Sarah?  Apparently nobody.

    
    

Art Glass Vases

     I found some beautiful pieces of art glass at a couple of yard sales this past week.  The beautiful green vase is about 8" tall and has some beautiful coloring!  It has pointy ruffles, I just love the color and shape of this glass.  This piece of art glass isn't marked which I absolutely hate as I could spend hours and hours researching art glass and never find the maker.  That being said even if I can't find the maker I think it is a beautiful vase!!!
     The second piece is a super small 2" vase, It's really a toothpick holder and it is signed by Joe Zimmerman.  
     The Zimmerman Art Glass Company has been in business for several years in Corydon, Indiana.  Joe Zimmerman was a famous glassblower.  I bought this little gem for $2 at a yard sale and expect to make $20-$30 when I sell it.

2012 Aurora, Miller & Mt. Vernon City Wide Garage Sale is Saturday

Aurora, Miller & Mt. Vernon, MO will all be hosting their city wide garage sales on Saturday June 2, 2012.  There will be sales all these three towns and if your lucky you can visit all three!!! There will be lots of treasures to find! 

Waukee, Iowa City Wide Garage Sale Will be on May 5, 2012

Waukee Iowa will host their 2012 City Wide Garage Sale on May 5, 2012.  For more information and confirmation contact the Dallas County News at 515-993-4233.

2012 Lakeville, MN City Wide Garage Sale

On May 12, 2012 Lakeville, MN will host their yearly city wide garage sale from 8am-4pm.  Contact and Confirmation number is: (952) 985-4400

2012 Moore, OK City Wide Garage Sale

Moore, OK will be hosting a 3 day city wide garage sale.  May 4, 5 & 6 are this years scheduled dates.  Contact and Confirmation number is (405)793-5000

2012 Black Earth, WI Village Wide Garage Sale

The Village of Black Earth, WI will be hosting a City Wide Garage Sale on April 20 & 21, 2012.  Contact the Black Earth Chamber of Commerce for confirmation (608) 767-3844. 

2012 Wheaton, MO City Wide Garage Sale

Wheaton, MO will be having their City Wide Garage Sale on Saturday May 5, 2012.  Contact for confirmation (417) 652-3314

2012 Crestwood, MO City Wide Garage Sale

Crestwood, MO will host a city wide garage sale on Saturday April 7, 2012 starting at 8 a.m.  Contact and confirmation number is (314) 729-4700

2012 Riverside, MO City Wide Garage Sale

Riverside, MO will host their city wide garage sale on Friday April 27, 2012 and Saturday April 28, 2012 this year from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Contact the Riverside Community Center for more details and confirmation (816) 741-4172.

2012 Butler, MO City Wide Garage Sale

Butler, MO will host their City Wide Garage Sale on Saturday May 5, 2012.  Over 70 Yard Sales and Counting.  Contact Butler Chamber of  Commerce for confirmation and details (660) 679-3380. 

2012 Ozark, MO City Wide Garage Sale

The 2012 City Wide Garage Sale for Ozark, MO will be held on April 14, 2012.  Contact Ozark Chamber of Commerce for comfirmation and details 417-581-6139.

2012 Plattsburg, MO City Wide Garage Sale

Plattsburg, MO will be hosting their city wide garage sale on May 4 & 5, 2012.  Contact and Confirmation can be made by calling Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce (816) 539-2649

2012 Carl Junction, MO City Wide Garage Sale

Carl Junction, Missouri will be hosting a city wide garage sale on May 5, 2012.  Contact the City of  Carl Junction  for more information and confirmation: 417-649-6842

2012 Salem, MO City Wide Garage Sale

Salem, Missouri has scheduled two dates for their city wide garage sales. The spring date for the Salem City Wide Garage Sale is May 5, 2012 and the fall date is October 6, 2012.  Contact and confirmation can be made at the Salem Chamber of Commerce  - 573-729-4811.

2012 St. James, MO City Wide Garage Sale

The 2012 City Wide Garage Sale for St. James, Missouri will be on May 11 & May 12 this year.  Contact the St. James Chamber of Commerce for more information and confirmation (573) 265-6649

2012 Paris, MO City Wide Garage Sale

Paris, Missouri has scheduled Friday May 4 and Saturday May 5 for their yearly city wide garage sale.  Contact and confirmation can be made to the Paris, MO Chamber of Commerce - 660-327-4450

2012 Area Wide City Wide Garage Sales in Arkansas on Hwy 22

This year a area wide city wide garage sale is set up along Hwy 22 in Arkansas. Dates include April 11, 12, 13, 14, 2012.   Participating cities include: Dardanelle, AR,Delaware, AR,New Blaine, AR, Midway, AR Scranto, AR Subiaco, AR, Paris, AR, Caulksville, AR, Ratcliff, AR, Branch, AR, Charleston, AR, Bloomer, AR, Central City, AR and Barling, AR  Contact information for both buyers and sellers can be made by calling 479-963-2244

2012 Willard, MO City Wide Garage Sale

Willard, Missouri has set up June 2, 2012 for their city wide garage sale date.  It will be rescheduled for June 9, 2012 if it gets rained out.  Contact the Willard Chamber of Commerce at 417-742-2442 for information and confirmation.

2012 Wentzville, MO City Wide Garag Sale

Wentzville, Missouri has a yearly city wide garage sale set for Saturday May 5, 2012.  Contact information and confirmation for the the Wentzville city wide garage sale is 636-327-5101

2012 Nevada, MO City Wide Garage Sale

Nevada, Missouri has scheduled their city wide garage sale for May 5 & May 6, 2012.  Contact for Nevada city wide sale confirmation or information (417) 667-3344

2012 Mt. Vernon, MO City Wide Garage Sale

This year Mount Vernon, Missouri has two city wide garage sales scheduled.  The first is June 2, 2012 and another city wide garage sale set for September 15, 2012.   In addition, August 25, 2012 Mt. Vernon will be part of the 100 mile yard sale.  Lots of opportunites for bargains coming your way from Mount Vernon, MO.  Contact and confirmation can be made to the Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce - 417-466-7654.

2012 Macon, MO City Wide Garage Sale

Saturday June 2 is this years date for the 2012 Macon, Missouri City Wide Garage Sale.  Contact and confirmation can be made through the Macon Chamber of Commerce 660-385-2811

2012 Mountain Grove, MO City Wide Garage Sale

Mountain Grove, Missouri will host their annual city wide garage sale on Friday June 1 & Saturday June 2 this year.  Contact Mountain Grove Chamber of Commerce for more information and confirmation - 417-926-4135.

2012 Montgomery City, MO City Wide Garage Sale

Montgomery City, Missouri will be hosting their city wide garage sale on Saturday May 5, 2012 beginning at 8 a.m.  Contact the Montgomery Messenger at 507-634-8601 for more information and confirmation.

2012 Pierce City, MO City Wide Garage Sale is April 14, 2012

Pierce City, Missouri is holding their city wide garage sale on April 14, 2012.  Contact Pierce City Hall for confirmation or questions at 417-476-2323.

2012 Neosho, MO City Wide Garage Sale

This is Missouri's biggest and usually first garage sale of the season.   This year's city wide garage sale has over 300 families participating and will be held on Apirl 14, 2012.  You can call the Neosho Chamber of Commerce at 417-451-1925 for more information. 

Eureka, MO Annual Swap Meet March 10, 2012

Eureka, MO has an annual swap meet scheduled for March 10, 2012 that over 10,000 people are expected to attend.  Located in the Six Flag's Parking Lot, this 5 hour event - from 8 a.m. to 1p.m.(usually runs much later) but 200+ vendors turn out annually.  Lots of treasures to be had. There is a $1 admission fee and if you want to sell you can pre-register by March 1st for a spot for $30 or pay $40 on the day of the event. Contact number for more information is (636) 938-6062.

Swap meets are great places to find hidden treasures to buy, sell, and collect!!!

Hope to see you there!