Looking for a bargain? Need to sell something? Here's your chance! Nine local Chambers of Commerce have gotten together to sponsor a 100-mile-long yard sale.
“That's right, 100 miles of opportunity to sell your wares or find that perfect bargain that you've been hunting for,” said Shannon Walker, executive director of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
The shopping route will begin at Ash Grove, then travel down Highway 160 to Everton and Greenfield, then south on Highway 39 to Miller and Mount Vernon. From there, it will travel along Highway H on the outer road to Highway 97 and then Pierce City, Monett and Aurora. From Monett, shoppers will travel Highway 60 to Business Highway 60 thru Verona to Aurora. From Aurora, the route is on Highway 60 to Highway 265 to Marionville, Crane, Galena and Reeds Spring to Highway 13 and will end in Branson West.
Contact the Chamber of Commerce in any of the listed towns for details, further information and to pick up a flyer to mark a sale.
“The Missouri Department of Transportation has given permission to set up your booth along the prescribed route (listed above) for one day only -- Saturday, August 29, from sunrise to sunset. So mark your calendars and make your plans,” said Walker.
“Before setting up, be sure to ask permission of any business or landowners where you want to set up. Be mindful to pick a spot with ample parking so as not to cause any traffic problems. Be extremely conscious of traffic and pedestrian safety. Be aware, we cannot attach our sale signs to any traffic signs or privately owned signs. Pick up your trash and remove your signage when finished,” cautioned Walker.
“Remember, it is very important to be located on the Route. A log of bargain hunters don't want to take time to follow signs off the route,” she said, noting this could be a great fundraiser for schools, churches and other organizations.
“So get out there and enjoy yourself, make money, spend money and see the crafts and talent of southwest Missouri. Guaranteed, you will find more than a bargain...or two! We'll see you along the route of the 100-mile yard sale on Saturday, August 29, from sunrise to sunset,” Walker added.
For more information, contact your local Chamber of Commerce or the Aurora Chamber of Commerce at 417-678-4150.
