This Saturday, May 4, is the first Saturday in May which means it will see the return of the popular Downtown Garage Sale.  The weekend weather currently looks promising and this annual event generally sees church and school groups and families take advantage of this high-traffic opportunity to sell attic items to make a little extra money.

Based on past patterns, shoppers will be able to find garage sale bargains on Abel Street in front of Pea Patch and back behind the store to their patio on Center Street, spilling over into “The Stump” area towards the Post Office.  Other businesses or groups often join in the sidewalk sale in other parts of town.

For those wishing to set up a sales table, there is no fee.  Vendors can arrive early Saturday morning to set up their displays, with the sale set to begin at 7 a.m.  The sale generally winds down by noon. Those wishing to secure a particular location may set up their table with a name sign on it after 2 p.m. on Friday.  This early setup is permitted on sidewalks and the area behind Pea Patch but not on the street.