This kit is for journalists, editors, broadcasters and content creators.
Here you’ll find key statistics, media releases, high-resolution imagery and spokesperson contacts for coverage of our final ever event on 7–8 & 14–15 November 2026.
The Last Hurrah: 16 Years of Australia's favourite secondhand treasure hunt
Garage Sale Trail is a treasure trove of weird, wacky and wonderful stories about the people who make it happen in communities around Australia - and the ginormous impact they make.
From a part-time Santa selling a shipping container load of stuff to cultural institutions like Opera Australia and the WA Ballet hosting sales and well known faces jumping on board to explain why buying and selling pre-loved stuff matters - the trail always delivers a good yarn.
After 16 years, 2026 marks the final event hosted by the Garage Sale Trail Foundation.
Read our story for more background.
Key media angles & hooks
- The Last Hurrah: After 16 years, over 4 million participants and $52 million generated for local communities, Garage Sale Trail is wrapping up with its biggest national event yet.
- Cost of living relief: Average household hosts make $761, while community groups, schools, and charities average $1,325 over the event weekends.
- Environmental impact: Over 7.2 million pre-loved items saved from landfill since 2010, driving the shift toward a circular economy.
- Local community stories: Thousands of unique human interest stories happening in driveways, unit blocks, pubs, schools and local markets across every state and territory.
Key dates
🗓️ Registrations open: 10 September 2026
🗓️ Event weekends: 7–8 & 14–15 November 2026
16 years of community impact
Since Garage Sale Trail launched in 2010:
- 4 million Australians have participated.
- 7.2 million pre-loved items have been given a second life.
- $52 million+ has been generated for households, charities and community groups.
- Millions of connections have been made over front yard chats, lawn barters and street parties.
Media resources
📑 Launch media release [coming soon]
📸 Image library [download here]
🎥 B-roll [download here]
🤳 Social media tiles [download here]
Media enquiries
For interviews, quotes or more information, contact our media team:
