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 community group averaging around $1,500 each.
Garage Sale Trail returns on 8-9 & 15-16 November 2025.
Why take part
Participating community groups and clubs say the event helps them:
- Raise funds.
- Recruit new members and volunteers.
- Build community spirit and engagement.
- Generate local awareness and media coverage.
How your group can be involved
You choose the format that works best:
- Host a garage sale: Sell secondhand items or donations from members.
- Run a thrift market: Invite locals to host their own stalls and create a community event.
- Promote the Trail: Share the opportunity with members so they can run their own sales.
Support you'll get
When you register, you’ll get everything you need to run a great sale — free thanks to support from local councils:
- A free listing on the national map, viewed by more than 500,000 people in the lead-up to the event.
- How-to guides and sale tips.
- Promotional materials.
- Media and promotional support from us and local councils across Australia.
Read more about the support provided on the blog.
Group success story: 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 selling handmade items and secondhand tools. 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 went towards funding their initiatives.
Ready to join?
Garage Sale Trail 2025 is happening on 8-9 & 15-16 November, Australia-wide.
👉 Register your sale today.
