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Three photos of garage sale finds. Picture one is of a wooden wagon, tow is of a yellow road sign and last one is of clothing

Trash or Treasure?


In most parts of the United States, it is called a Garage Sale but, in the southeast, most refer to it as a Yard Sale and out west most refer to it as a Rummage Sale, but whatever you call it, it all adds up to fun and adventure! Garage Sales are not only about getting great deals they are also about finding treasures! My very wise Grandmother always said one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!

The Annual 50 Mile Garage Sale has been summer tradition for over 35 years in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York.  People travel from as far away as Canada, New England, Pennsylvania and even Ohio in search of a good deal. If love garage sales and enjoy bargain hunting this is the sale for you!

During the last full weekend in July, Route 90 takes on a festival atmosphere each year as friends, family members and the occasional family dog go searching for surprises. Stretching along the roadside of Route 90 – a Scenic New York State Byway the sale runs from Montezuma in the north to the Village of Homer at the southern end. Along the way you will find everything imaginable from antique andirons to zebra prints along with many other unexpected delights. This sale is the last full weekend in July and the official hours for the sale are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, rain or shine.