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Darke
County Visitor’s Bureau
25th
Annual
World’s Longest Yard Sale returns
GREENVILLE
(July 9) – Labeled “an unforgettable experience through some of
America’s most
bucolic, scenic and quirky areas” by America’s travel expert, Peter
Greenberg,
the World’s Longest Yard Sale returns to Ohio during the first weekend
of
August.
The US 127
Corridor Sale started in 1987 and ran for 18 years from Covington,
Kentucky to
Gasden, Alabama. In 2006, several counties in Ohio jumped on board and
this
year marks the 25th anniversary of the “World’s Longest Yard Sale.”
Many
counties along US127 are joining in the fun from the Michigan border to
the
Ohio River.
The concept
of a continual yard sale is simple; pull people off the interstates and
back
into the heartland of rural, scenic America. There are hundreds of
attractions
along the route which provide enjoyment for the entire family. Whether
it’s
rolling hills, beautiful scenery, river boats, covered bridges,
toe-tapping
music, arts & crafts, farms, fishing, boating, hiking, bits of
Civil War
and Indian history, racing or baseball,
there are many opportunities to enjoy the
beauty and culture of the land
along the 127 sale route.
Once
established, the end result is lots of fun for vendors and shoppers
alike. We
have all heard the saying, “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.”
This old
adage holds true as these events bring people together from all across
the
country to barter and haggle over things that may have been stored in
garages
or attics for years.
“People
come from near and far to participate in this event,” stated Deanna
York,
executive director of the Darke County Visitors Bureau and founding
member of
the Ohio 127 Sale Coalition.
Folks come
from all across the country by car, truck, motor home or plane. Some
fly in,
rent a car, travel the route and ship the newfound treasures back home
according to York.
Many
visitors plan their vacations around the sale, with some attempting the
entire
628 miles. Others may opt to spend their time in a selected area, and
venture
off the beaten path to discover the history and charm of the land.
The Darke
County Visitors Bureau has received phone calls from folks coming to
Ohio from
Illinois, Michigan, Canada, California, Florida and North Carolina to
join in
this adventure.
Locally,
the Johnson’s from Marysville have traveled to Kentucky and Tennessee
for many
years to partake in the sale. This year, they are thrilled to be
staying in
their home state of Ohio to enjoy this event.
Mrs.
Johnson found information for Ohio on www.127saleohio.com very helpful
in
plotting their trip. Travelers
are
encouraged to visit this site as well as www.VisitDarkeCounty.org for
information on lodging, restaurants and other things to do and see in
the area.
The
25th annual World’s Longest Yard Sale
takes place Thursday, August 2 through Sunday, August 5. Contact local
newspapers for opportunities to promote your sale.
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