You’ll want to mark your calendars for this exciting event coming up in May. The longest yard sale in the country will take place all along Route 50, which passes through West Virginia!. The highway is about 3,073 miles long and passes through 12 states, including West Virginia, as well as Washington D.C. This year’s yard sale will take place May 19-21, 2017.

The 18th annual yard sale will take place all along US Route 50 (and sometimes Old Route 50).
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Route 50 stretches from coast to coast, with 196 miles passing through West Virginia.
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In previous years, many various community yard sales took place at historic locations.
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The community yard sale at Traveler's Rest in Burlington helped to raise money for restoration of this beautiful stone house.
Homes and businesses along Route 50 or Old Route 50 are also encouraged to take part in the sale.
US 50 Yard Sale in Wood Co WV
With so many opportunities for sales, you never know what you might find.
US 50 Yard Sale in Wood Co WV
With endless possibilities to find that perfect treasure, this is a great opportunity to take part in the community and share something special with many other states!
US 50 Yard Sale in Wood Co WV

The yard sale is only very loosely organized, so if you live by Route 50, check with your local community to see if there’s any central location for yard sale events. You can also visit the official US Route 50 Yard Sale website to check for updates.

For another interesting attraction along Route 50, check out Cool Springs Park, an impressive rest stop has been a favorite place for travelers to rest and refuel for generations.

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