August 4 - 7, 2011
Join thousands of "yard-sale enthusiasts" and "flea market aficionados" for this yearly event on August 4-7. This year marks the 24th Anniversary of the original route from Kentucky to Alabama. This is the sixth year for the Buckeye State to participate.
INFORMATION FROM DARKE COUNTY (Greenville, Ohio)
For a interactive listing of sales in the Greenville / Darke County area, check out www.DailyAdvocate.com. Call Mary today at (937) 548-3151 to list your sale. It is only $8. This listing includes a sign on the interactive map, and a full description.
For a comprehensive listing of sales, visit www.DarkeJournal.com. Contact John at (937) 459-5099 to list your sale for free.
The Community of Versailles will host their annual village-wide Garage Sales during the World's Longest Yard Sale on Thursday from 9-9 pm. There are 39 sales this year and listings for them can be picked up at John's IGA or Worch Memorial Public Library. Check out their listings here and download a community map here.
INFORMATION FROM VAN WERT COUNTY (Van Wert, Ohio)
The Van Wert Fairgrounds will be hosting the World's Longest Yard Sale on US127, as well as the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Sale. The dates are Aug. 3, 4, 5 and 6. Time for the sale to start will be at 9 a.m. and run till 6 p.m. or later. Set up will be on Tuesday the 2nd from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. There are still spaces available both inside and outside. Contact the Van Wert CVB at (419) 238-WERT for all the details in that neck-of-the-woods.
INFORMATION FROM WILLIAMS COUNTY (Bryan, Ohio)
The Wesley United Methodist Church in Bryan is having a huge flea market at 903 Center Street. Call (419) 636-6721 for more information.
Welcome to Ohio! We're glad you are here!
From the Michigan border to the Ohio River, explore more than 240 miles of shoppers' delight. Visit professional vendors, as well as homeowners cleaning out their attics and basements. Come prepared with sunscreen, plenty of cash and comfy shoes.
We are so happy you are on your way to the Buckeye State. We welcome you to discover our lush fertile farm land, largest inland lake, rich history and big-city amenities... it's all here along US127 in Western Ohio. Click here to download the 2011 brochure.
Road
Construction!
It's summer. We're Ohio. There's bound to be road construction! Click here for a handy website to get up-to-the-minute reports on traffic in Ohio.
Where to Stay?
240 miles is a long way to travel in one day, especially when you are stopping every few miles for yard sales, flea markets and the like. We kindly recommend you make it a two or three day excursion.
Below is a list of organizations offering information on hotels, bed & breakfast establishments, campgrounds, as well as restaurants and fun things to see and do while you are here. If you have questions, give us a call and we'll be happy to help you.
POINTS OF CONTACT
Darke County Visitors Bureau
800.504.2995 - www.DiscoverOurLegends.com
Mercer / Auglaize Counties Visitors Bureau
800.860.GRAND - www.SeeMore.org
Van Wert Visitors Bureau
419.238.WERT - www.VanWertCounty.org
127 Corridor / Home of the World's Largest Yard Sale
800.327.3945 - www.127sale.com