Raise funds for your Shed
With the event happening in the lead-up to Christmas on 8-9 & 15-16 November 2025, Garage Sale Trail is a great way to fundraise and introduce new members of the community to your Shed.
Meet the Sheds
In 2024, 35 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:
- Alexandra Hills Men's Shed
- Bargo Men's Shed
- Bassendean Community Men's Shed
- Blackheath Men's Shed
- Blue Gum Hills Men's Shed
- Branxton Greta Mens Shed
- Cooma Men's Shed Inc.
- Dickson Community Men's Shed
- Dubbo Community Men's Shed Inc.
- Eden Men's Shed
- Fremantle Men's Community Shed
- Gayndah Men's Shed Inc.
- Granville Men’s Shed
- Hastings & Port Macquarie Men's Shed
- Maitland Men's Shed
- Merimbula Men's Shed
- Moore Park Beach Men’s Shed
- Morpeth Men's Shed
- Murchison Men's Shed
- Newcastle Men's Shed
- Nimmitabel Men's Shed
- Old Bar Men's Shed
- Pottsville Men's Shed
- Shoalhaven Heads Men's Shed
- Singleton Men's Shed Inc.
- Southern Illawarra Men's Shed
- Spring Bay Community Shed
- Taree Showground Men’s Shed
- The Hills Men's Shed Inc.
- The Rock Men's Shed
- Toogoolawah Men's Shed
- Toronto Men's Shed
- Waverley Men's Shed
- Wyndham Park Community 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 are now open and you can list your event here.
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
- Download the AMSA-branded seller assets
- Join the waitlist to be part of Garage Sale Trail in 2025 here
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.
