01 May Great Adirondack Garage Sale Scheduled
Two hundred miles of garage sales will entice bargain hunters
The 2024 Great Adirondack Garage Sale is scheduled to take place Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, within the Adirondack region of upstate New York. The event takes place throughout communities along a 200-mile trail, on NYS routes 28, 30 and 3.
The region-wide garage sale has become a popular kick-off to the summer season, with residents and visitors embracing the opportunity to buy and sell unique household items, gently used home furnishings, home accessories and quirky treasures.
According to Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism Hamilton County and Tupper Lake Marketing Manager Trisha Hosley, the sale appeals to people from within the local communities, as well as from outside the region. “The Great Adirondack Garage Sale attracts people from throughout the northeast; many enthusiastic shoppers plan a trip to the Adirondack region each year to take advantage of the event.”
The sale route meanders through the communities of Old Forge, Inlet, Raquette Lake, Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Long Lake, Tupper Lake, Cranberry Lake, Piercefield, Wanakena, Newcomb, and Speculator, with additional stops at small hamlets and rural locations in-between.
Hosley explained about treasure-seekers’ love for the region. “People visit the Hamilton County and Tupper Lake regions for big outdoor experiences, but also to visit the region’s small towns. During the Great Adirondack Garage Sale, visitors can take part in a big experience while visiting many of the small towns – attending the garage sale really puts them in touch with local communities. These unique small towns are packed with character, and this event will most certainly showcase that,” she said.
The garage sale route can be easily followed by using one of the printed maps available within each community. The event website, GreatAdirondackGarageSale.com, also includes an interactive map that showcases sale locations. Each listing includes information about available items, entered by the seller. Those wishing to add details about their garage sale can also use the event website by using the “add your sale” section. The listing is free.
This regional garage sale originated in 2010 when the community of Long Lake coordinated its efforts with Old Forge, Inlet, and Indian Lake to promote 70 miles of garage sales. Hamilton County and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism eventually expanded and promoted the sale. Contact Trisha Hosley at trisha@roostadk.com to learn more about the event.
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