Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale is coming up, all along the length of US-12 across the state. The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission’s Kris Martin tells WSJM News the US 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale will be the weekend of August 12 through August 14. It’s a chance for anyone to drive all the way from New Buffalo to Detroit, checking out items for sale at a variety of stops.
“At US12Heritage Trail.org, people have the option of selecting from a wide range of choices,” Martin said. “You can expect anything from antiques to automotive equipment to music, as well as sometimes local art and a wide range of local produce.”
Martin says some people make a weekend trip out of the sale.
“It is about a 200 mile drive, so sometimes people will break it up into a weekend activity. Some people will bring trailers or large vehicles and make it a fun attraction.”
The US 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale was started in 2003. Martin says it’s not only fun, but also a chance to learn about the history of US-12. US-12 was officially established in 1825 when the federal government allocated $3,000 for a federal highway, the second in the nation. It was laid out along an ancient Native American trail, and it’s been in use ever since. US-12 runs all the way from Detroit to Aberdeen, Washington. You can learn more right here.
