US 25 yard sale — 565 miles — looking for vendors to participate; there will be plenty of buyers


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June 2, 3, 4 will be a busy weekend as the US25 Yard Sale holds its 5th event. Stretching 565 miles from Woodfin, N.C. & Rocky Top, Tenn. to Richwood, Ky., this event has quickly become the nation’s 4th longest yard sale event!

The goal is to get folks off the interstates, to slow down and visit our downtowns. Local residents are encouraged to have a huge yard sale to get folks to visit!

Almost very city, village and town along the route participates. Maps of the route in each state are on the sale’s Facebook page and are available to download or use with your smart phone.

It’s an opportunity for non-profits, church and school groups to set up shop & make some money. If you’d like to participate, consult local officials as to permit requirements, set up legally and safely along or close to US 25, price it to sell and go for it! You will have more luck if you set up at a site along the main road or use extra visible signage, because getting these shoppers off US 25 and down a side road will be tough. They’re on a mission!

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No use of the US25 right-of-way is permitted and those who set up to sell must control parking and are responsible for clean-up.

It is a free event. If you are own property on US25 are are renting out spots, it is recommended to secure a modest, refundable clean-up fee from renters.

Post on on Facebook or let organizers know by phone if you have rental spots available.

What sells? Just about anything old or vintage in good condition. Oddities, antiques, old farm and kitchen items, old records, tools, guns, hunting and fishing equipment all sell well. Clothing should NOT be the focal point of the sale.

Interested vendors should go to this Facebook page, “Like and Share” and to find info, hot spots lists and maps of the route at call 859-824-6641 for local info and 859-779-3005 for general info on the route.


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