Raise funds for your Shed
With the event happening in the lead-up to Christmas on 9-10 & 16-17 November 2024, Garage Sale Trail is a great way to fundraise and introduce new members of the community to your Shed.
Meet the Sheds
In 2022, 19 Sheds participated in Garage Sale Trail, with community groups raising an average of $1,500 to fund their ongoing operations. Sheds organised garage sales, sausage sizzles and Christmas clearances selling secondhand and handcrafted items.
Participating Sheds included:
- Albury Women's Shed
- Appin Men's Shed
- Bargo Men's Shed
- Bassendean Community Men's Shed
- Bathurst Men's Shed
- Bathurst Men's Shed
- Beacon Community Men's Shed
- Branxton Greta Men's Shed
- Branxton Greta Mens Shed
- Chelsea Men's Shed
- Cooma Men's Shed
- Eden Men's Shed
- Esk Men's Shed Inc.
- Fremantle Men's Community Shed
- Haberfield Men's Shed
- Harrow & District Men's Shed
- Hill Top Men's Shed
- Howrah Men's Shed
- Kandos Rylstone Men's Shed
- Lara & District Men's Shed
- Laurieton Men's Shed Inc.
- Melville Community Men's Shed
- Merimbula Men's Shed
- Moreton Bay Women's Shed
- Noosa Women's Shed
- Old Bar Men's Shed
- Pottsville & District Men's Shed
- Serpentine Jarrahdale Men's Shed
- Shoalhaven Heads Men's Shed
- Southern Illawarra Men's Shed
- St Clair And District Men's Shed
- Stafford Men's Shed
- Strathfield Men's Shed
- Torquay Community Men's Shed
- Whyalla Men's Shed
- Wilston Community Men's Shed
- Yea Men's Shed
“People will often bring in items in reasonable condition; we’d give them some TLC and sell them off for around $5. We try to make things cheaply available for people in the community as it’s important for the Shed to be able to give back to the community.”
- Gary Misan, Whyalla Men’s Shed
Benefits
Participating Sheds say the event helps them:
- Raise funds
- Recruit new members
- Generate media and awareness about their Shed
- Declutter and make more space in the Shed
How it works
Once you register your Shed sale, you’ll be provided with everything you need to host a successful garage sale at your Shed. Registrations open in Spring 2024 and you can join the wait list to get early access.
It’s free to participate thanks to the support of local councils, with the following resources and support provided:
- A how-to host a garage sale guide
- Free downloadable promotional materials including posters, invites, social media tiles and a media release template
- Invite to attend an online masterclass with tips and support from other community groups who have hosted a successful sale
- Support from the Garage Sale Trail team
Next steps
- Download the how-to guide and start planning your event
- From Spring 2024, register your garage sale on the Trail
- Join the wait list to get exclusive early bird access when registrations open.
Get in touch if you have questions on contactus@garagesaletrail.com.au
Alternatively, you can get in touch with Australian Mens Shed Association on amsa@mensshed.net or 1300 550 009.
