Michigan's Yard Sale Trail 2012

This weekend is the annual Michigan Yard Sale Trail. It is over 150 miles of yard sales along the coast of Lake Huron. I did the sale last year on my way to West Branch (the halfway point to my parent's house) to pick up Eric from my parents. It was a really long day with a lot of driving.

I didn't get a lot of treasures last year, but I enjoyed the hunt. You can read about it here, I wasn't so thrilled with it last year, but a whole year has passed and I'm eager to get out for the adventure of it again. I guess time does change your perspective-huh?!?

My SIL is planning to meet me and ride the treasure trail with me. It's going to be a long day-I'm thinking about 8-10 hours when all is said and done. I am planning on starting at Algonac and going to Harbor Beach (as the farthest point on my trip). I may not make it that far, if the sales are good farther south. I plan to take LuAnn's advice from last year, and concentrate some time between Lexington and Marine City.

I'll have an update either late Friday night or sometime Saturday...stay tuned!

2012 Michigan Flea Markets, Festivals and Sales-My Top 10

Every year I like to make a list of the flea markets, festivals and sales/shows that I love to attend. Since it is a new year, and I have some down time, I thought I'd make my list up early so I can mark my calendar and plan my adventures!

1.  Michigan Antique & Collectibles Festival in Midland. With over 1000 dealers on over 80 acres-you get your junkin fix along with a good workout! Admission is $5 per person. This year's dates: June 2-3, July 21-22, Sept. 22-23.

2. Warren's Greatest Garage Sale in a parking structure at Warren's city hall. Admission is only $1 per person and if you can think of it, it will probably be there! This year's dates are May 27-28.

3. Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market at the Flat Rock Speedway. Free admission and parking-with up to 300 vendors. Their usual dates are the first Sunday in May and the first Sunday in October 7am-7pm.

4. Greenmead Flea Market located on the historic Greenmead Farm in Livonia. They don't have their 2012 dates posted yet, but I am assuming they will be Sunday, June 3 and Sunday, September 9-same as it has been the last few years. Admission is $2 per person and they have up to 175 vendors.

5. Royal Oak Parking Structure Sale located in the 6th and Lafayette parking structure. July 14-15-admission is $2 per person.

6. Williamston Antiques Open House dates not announced yet, but I'm thinking March and June-like last year, and years prior

7. Mega Mall Summer Flea Market located in the parking lot of the Mega Mall in Lansing. It is on the third Sunday of the month April-October 10am-3pm.

8. Ingham County Superfest Flea Market/Garage Sale located on the Ingham County Fairgrounds. Admission is $4 per person. 2012 dates are not release yet, but I am assuming they will be February 4-5.

9. Michigan's Yard Sale Trail located along US 12 Heritage Trail August 10-12. 

10. World's Longest Yard Sale or 127 Sale from Gasden, Alabama to Hudson, Michigan. 2012 dates-August 2-5.

These are my top ten. I don't know if I'll make it to all of them, but I will certainly try, and I'll take you along so you can have an adventure too!