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North Carolina’s 301 Endless Yard Sale Returns June 19-20 Across Five Counties

The 301 Endless Yard Sale kicks off June 19-20, running from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days along U.S. Highway 301 in North Carolina. Stretching over 100 miles, it…

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The 301 Endless Yard Sale kicks off June 19-20, running from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days along U.S. Highway 301 in North Carolina. Stretching over 100 miles, it winds through five counties.

Shoppers can snag clothes and kitchen gadgets. Vintage records sit next to old toys. Antiques and weathered farm equipment fill tables. Hundreds of yard sales, sidewalk sales, flea markets, and community gatherings pop up, hosted by residents, shopkeepers, restaurateurs, merchants, and nonprofits.

The route cuts through Johnston, Halifax, Wilson, Nash, and Harnett counties. It happens on the third Friday and Saturday of June.

Organizers launched this sale 14 years ago in Selma. Since then, it's ballooned to cover multiple towns strung along the highway.

Participants hunt down collectibles, DIY furniture, and handmade crafts. Treasure seekers, collectors, and travelers from across the country flock here for these two days.

Vendor maps exist for anyone planning to show up. Shopper details live online through the Johnston County website.

People arrive seeking common items and rare discoveries. Each stop along the 100-mile stretch sells different merchandise at different prices.

Ten hours each day. Vendors open at 7 a.m., and shoppers can browse until 5 p.m.

The annual gathering unites communities along the highway corridor. Local businesses and organizations spend the weekend connecting with visitors and residents who pass through.

All five counties host sales during the same weekend window, allowing shoppers to travel the full length of the route over two days.