Garage Sale Trail is a free and fun way to raise money for your group, club or charity as well as clear out unused or unwanted items, recruit new members and raise awareness of the good work you do locally.
Last year, $3.9 million was raised for households, community groups, schools and charities nationally, with the average community group making over $800 in one day.
Garage Sale Trail happens next on 8-9 & 15-16 November 2025. Join the wait list for exclusive early bird access.
Benefits
Participating community groups and clubs say the event helps them:
- Fundraise.
- Recruit new members.
- Engage with the community.
- Generate media and local awareness..
Ways to be involved
It’s up to you how you choose to be involved:
- Promote Garage Sale Trail at your club or to group members as a way they can make or save money.
- Host a garage sale selling unwanted items or invite the community to donate items you can sell.
- Run a thrift market inviting the local community to host a stall. Download the how-to host a group sale guide for tips on how.
How it works
Once you register your sale, you’ll be provided with everything you need to host a successful garage sale.
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.
Case Study: The Hills Mens Shed Inc.
In 2024, The Hills Men’s Shed took part in Garage Sale Trail, using the opportunity to host an Open Day and Market Day. The event was a huge success, attracting the wider community to support the Shed and grab a bargain. The Shed raised an impressive $3,050, which will go towards funding their initiatives.
It was a great day of fundraising. We were able to hand over $900 to Turning Canungra Annual fundraiser for cancer.
- Past group participant
