One of the hallmarks of a Maine summer is the good ol’ fashioned neighborhood yard sale. Once the folding tables come out on a sunny Saturday morning, you know the rest of the day can be spent hopping from one lawn to another looking for castaway treasures in need of a new home. But one Maine area has taken the simple yard sale to a whole new level.

In the 1980s, the residents of Cornville, Maine came together to create a small yard sale.
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What started as a few neighbors who decided to do their spring cleaning at the same time grew into an event covered by media all over the state.
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Over the course of the last 30 years, this group yard sale has expanded to include TEN MILES of participants.
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From Skowhegan to West Ridge Road to the Malbons Mill Road and beyond, households save their no-longer-needed treasures all year and bring them out all at once.
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This means that the largest yard sale in Maine not only takes up a lot of space, but it also has the most choice and goods for sale.
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We recommend that you don't come with a list, but instead simply take your time and enjoy the fun and enthusiasm shared by the community in a very special part of Maine.
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You never know what you might find!
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The REAL reason we love this event is that we can stop at Cornville's Nelson's Candies along the way!
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Stop in for a snack along the way at 949 W Ridge Road in Cornville.
The famous ten-mile Cornville yard sale takes place every year, for the full weekend just before Memorial Day, rain or shine.
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The 2017 event will take place on Saturday, May 20th and Sunday, May 21st from 9am to 5pm.

Be sure to check the official Facebook page for updated information on timing and locations. And click here to check out the official Facebook page of Nelson’s Candies.

If you love creating a new home for used goods, you’ll definitely want to check out our recent article on thrift stores.

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