19 May Great Adirondack Garage Sale scheduled for Memorial Day weekend
The 2025 Great Adirondack Garage Sale is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, 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 is a popular kick-off to the summer season, with residents and visitors embracing the opportunity to buy and sell unique household items, gently used furnishings, home accessories, and quirky treasures.
According to Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism Marketing Director Michelle Clement, the sale appeals to local community members, along with those who travel to the region. “The Great Adirondack Garage Sale attracts people from throughout the northeast,” she said. “Many enthusiastic bargain shoppers plan their annual visit 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.
Clement explained about treasure-seekers’ love for the region. “The Great Adirondack Garage Sale offers a great opportunity for visitors to experience many of the Adirondack region’s charming communities as they move from one area to another during this event. Taking place over Memorial Day weekend is especially beneficial, as many businesses and attractions are officially opening for the summer or expanding their hours and offerings. It truly makes for a great kickoff to the season,” 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.
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is the destination marketing and management organization for Hamilton and Essex counties, along with the communities of Lake Placid, Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake, all located within the Adirondacks in New York state.
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