Marketed as "Americana at its best," the sales are really just a great reason to explore southwest Michigan's towns and byways.
About the US 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale
US Highway 12, which runs across Michigan from its eastern to western shores, is sometimes referred to as the Old Sauk Trail or the Chicago Road. The US 12 garage sale trail (Michigan's longest) is a tradition held annually since 2003; the event features more than 200 miles of garage sales.
The Route: The trail runs 212 miles along US Highway 12 across Southwest Michigan from New Buffalo to Detroit. You'll find a detailed map online a few days prior to the sale.
Dates and Times: The event is held annually during the second weekend of August, from Friday through Sunday. Opening and closing times vary by the seller but plan to start early each day. In 2018, sale dates are Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12, 2018.
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