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(4.33 out of 5)The World’s Longest Yard Sale
August 5th, 2006 by markdownmom
Spanning 450 miles and 4 states, it’s hard to keep track of the number of vendors and shoppers the Hwy 127 Corridor Sale attracts. The start line for the Wold’s Longest Yard Sale is at Covington, Kentucky and ends in Alabama following the majority of highway 127. The sale begins on August 3rd and ends on the 6th. Vendors come from various backgrounds; some are homeowners selling items that they have collected over the years, while others are professional dealers that have geared up for this event.
The idea for the Hwy 127 Corridor Sale originated with Mr. Mike Walker of Fentress County, TN. He wanted to bring Interstate System tourists to the highway less traveled by in Tennesse and Kentucky. Since its start in 1987, the event has multiplied and has become the best thing since sliced bread.
The only additional tip with this yard sale as opposed to other yard/tag/rummage sales is that you will have to book lodging along the route, preferably a year in advance. If you are taking an RV or trailer, make sure to plan and confirm campsights that you will be staying at. Consider this as a vacation destination. Can’t attend this year? Mark your calendars next year and enjoy the World’s Longest Yard Sale!
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January 28th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
Please email the actual route, highlighting larger cities along the route where one might be able to fly into, camp sites or book hotel & rent a car. Thank you for your assistance
Dear Carol; Your best bet is to contact the tourist bureau in the key areas like the dekalb one: http://www.tourdekalb.com/Accommodations.htm . Check MDM’s links to Jessica on this same post for maps, etc. Hope this helps. MDM
March 26th, 2007 at 12:46 am
could you please tell me of some campsites along route 127. we are coming from close to evansville in.
Dear Rusty; Thanks for joining MDM bargain hunters! I think your best chance is to find a KOA campsite and I am including their link. All you have to do is log in your route. Hope this helps: http://www.koa.com/where/. MDM
March 26th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
Could you please email me the route? thank you =)
Dear Jessica; Here is a link to a map of the route, MDM hopes that you can read it: http://www.127sale.com/127Map_low.jpg A more detailed and better one can be found at this link: http://www.127sale.com/127%20Map%2005%20Inside.pdf There are other sites with driving directions, just log on google to search. Thanks for visiting! MDM
July 25th, 2007 at 11:17 am
How far, typically does one travel in a day when stopping?
I will be coming from Cincinnatti and want to know about where to stay.
Any advise is apprciated.
Thanks.
July 12th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
does anyone know where the best place will be to start on this yard sale, and also what types of things will be in the sale?