Good news for bargain hunters! The Annual 100-Mile Yard Sale has not been cancelled. It will be held over Memorial Day Weekend as planned; however local Chambers are not highly advertising the event as in year's past due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sellers and customers are encouraged to use caution. Please wear masks, gloves, and practice social distancing as much as possible. Use your eyes and not your hands to shop before purchasing.
The 100 Mile Yard Sale brings people from all over the country to Highway 25 between Kennett and Jackson, Missouri. The three Chambers that typically promote the event are Dexter, Kennett and Jackson.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on our daily lives and particularly events such as the 100 Mile Yard Sale. Participating in this year’s 100 Mile Yard sale from May 21st through the 25th will be at the discretion of individuals. We are unable to guarantee the number of vendors or participants. We are looking ahead to make next year’s event even better. Save the Date for May 27-31, 2021," stated Alisha Trammell, Dexter Chamber of Commerce.
Please check with your local municipalities if you have a question with regards to whether your town has passed a new ordinance prohibiting yard sales. To my knowledge none of the Stoddard County municipalities have a ban as of the time of this article.
There has has also been rumors of cancelling the event or moving it to Labor Day - all are false!!!! Many other states have 100 mile or 25 mile yard sales including Missouri, but as of May 7, 2020 the 22nd Annual 100 Mile Yard Sale has not been cancelled.
