October 2–4, 2026
Free Admission · Rain or Shine · Warrensburg, NY
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Free Admission · Rain or Shine · Warrensburg, NY
October 2–4, 2026
Thank you for participating in the 2026 World's Largest Garage Sale®. For more than 45 years, the sale has welcomed thousands of shoppers and hundreds of vendors from throughout the Northeast. Our goal is a safe, organized and successful event for vendors, shoppers, property owners, volunteers and the community.
This guide answers the most common vendor questions about setup, parking, vehicle access, insurance, permits, security, weather and event policies. Please read it completely before arriving in Warrensburg. Skipping it can mean delays, setup problems, loss of access to certain areas, or a rules violation.
Shopping hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. No vehicles or trailers are allowed in shopping areas during those hours. No exceptions.
If you need your vehicle at your booth, it must be in place before 7:00 AM. Between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM:
Before leaving for Warrensburg, confirm you have:
The World's Largest Garage Sale® is a self-managed outdoor event. Vendors are responsible for their own:
The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, event staff, volunteers, site attendants, property owners and sponsors are not responsible for managing, operating, securing, staffing, loading, unloading, transporting, setting up or breaking down vendor booths.
By participating, vendors acknowledge and accept responsibility for operating their space safely and in compliance with all event rules and regulations.
Review your vendor assignment carefully and bring a printed or electronic copy with you. It contains your assigned location, space number, space dimensions, setup day and time, parking information and site-specific instructions.
Your assignment lists your approved setup day and time. Many locations begin setup on Thursday at 6:00 PM. Other locations may have different schedules, so follow the instructions provided with your assignment. Do not assume early access is available.
If you cannot arrive during your assigned setup time, notify the Chamber as soon as possible.
Upon arrival:
Arrive with enough staff, carts, dollies, wagons or other equipment to transport and set up your merchandise independently.
Shopping hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, Friday through Sunday. To keep the shopping environment safe, all vehicles, trucks, trailers, carts and unloading equipment must be out of vendor aisles, roadways and pedestrian areas before 7:00 AM, and may not return until 5:00 PM.
All vehicles must be parked within your assigned space, where permitted, or moved to designated vendor parking areas. Planning for this is the vendor's responsibility.
Vehicles will not be permitted to enter active shopping areas after 7:00 AM. If you arrive after 7:00 AM, park in a designated parking area and transport your merchandise and supplies to your booth by hand, wagon, cart or dolly. No exceptions will be made.
If you have to leave or close your space during shopping hours, you may not bring a vehicle or trailer into the shopping area to load. Everything must be carried out by hand, cart, wagon or dolly to your parked vehicle. Vehicles are only permitted back in after 5:00 PM.
Chamber staff, volunteers and Site Attendants may not be available before 7:00 AM. If you arrive very early, be prepared to locate your space and set up independently.
If you arrive significantly after your assigned setup time, Site Attendants may no longer be available and you will be responsible for locating your space and completing setup on your own.
The World's Largest Garage Sale® is organized around designated vendor locations throughout Warrensburg. All vendors must operate from a designated vendor location secured through the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce or a participating private property owner.
Vendors may not move through the event area selling goods or services from a vehicle, bicycle, cart, trailer, wagon or on foot. All sales activity must take place from your assigned or authorized location.
This supports public safety, traffic management, fairness to every vendor who paid for a space, and smooth event operations.
Questions about permits, licenses, exemptions, public rights-of-way, or operating on public streets and sidewalks should be directed to the Town of Warrensburg or the appropriate governmental authority. A permit, license or exemption issued by another governmental entity does not change the event's participation requirement regarding designated vendor locations.
Vendor parking is first come, first served unless otherwise noted on your assignment. Where space permits, vendors may park behind their booths.
Additional vehicles may need to use public parking areas. Follow all instructions from event staff, law enforcement, fire personnel and Site Attendants.
Many event locations contain active businesses, service roads, loading areas, emergency access routes and utility facilities. Do not block driveways, gates, entrances, exits, service roads or emergency access routes.
Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be required to move immediately. Failure to comply may jeopardize future use of event locations.
The World's Largest Garage Sale® is a rain-or-shine event, and Adirondack weather can change rapidly. Be prepared for wind, rain, cold temperatures, warm temperatures and quick swings between them.
Tent weights are required on paved surfaces. No stakes, spikes, rebar or anchors may be driven into asphalt, concrete, sidewalks, parking lots or any other paved surface.
We strongly recommend properly weighted tents and canopies everywhere. Vendors are responsible for any damage caused by tents, displays or equipment.
Stay within the boundaries of your assigned space. Do not place merchandise, tables, chairs, displays, signage, racks or tents into roadways, sidewalks, fire lanes, emergency access routes or adjacent vendor spaces.
Space changes will not be made during setup or event weekend except for safety or operational reasons.
The World's Largest Garage Sale® does not provide dedicated overnight security for individual vendor spaces. Vendors remain solely responsible for merchandise, inventory, displays, tents, equipment, vehicles, trailers, cash, payment devices and personal belongings. The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged property.
Many vendors choose to remove valuable merchandise overnight, lock trailers, secure displays, cover merchandise, and take cash and payment devices with them. Vendors leaving items onsite do so at their own risk.
Chamber staff, Site Attendants, volunteers and property owners cannot watch vendor booths, monitor merchandise, handle sales, accept payments, guard equipment or supervise vendor property. This includes restroom breaks, meal breaks, shopping, loading vehicles, or leaving your booth for any reason.
If you are participating alone, make arrangements with a trusted employee, family member, business partner or neighboring vendor to watch your space, and secure your merchandise, cash, payment devices and belongings before you step away.
Unless specifically arranged in writing, electricity, water and Wi-Fi are not provided. Plan to be self-sufficient.
With the number of visitors attending, cellular networks may become congested. If you accept credit cards, have a backup payment method available whenever possible.
Generators must be in safe working condition, be operated safely, not create excessive noise or unsafe fumes, and not interfere with neighboring vendors.
Food vendors must maintain all required permits, licenses, inspections and approvals, and comply with all applicable New York State Department of Health requirements, Warren County requirements, fire safety requirements and food handling regulations.
Do not assume water, electricity or waste disposal services are available unless specifically arranged.
Most vendors selling taxable goods in New York State are required to register with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Vendors are responsible for collecting, reporting and remitting any required sales taxes.
Vendors are responsible for obtaining all permits, licenses, registrations and approvals required for their business.
Vendors are responsible for any damage caused by their vehicles, trailers, tents, canopies, displays, equipment, employees or representatives. Any costs incurred by the property owner or Chamber as a result may become the responsibility of the vendor.
Portable restrooms are located throughout the event. Refer to the event map or ask your Site Attendant for the nearest location, and help keep facilities clean and accessible for everyone. Remember that your booth remains your responsibility while you are away from it.
Vendors are responsible for removing all trash, boxes, packaging, merchandise, tent materials, pallets, zip ties and display materials. Leave your space in the same condition you found it. Do not leave unwanted merchandise, tents, tables, displays or equipment behind.
Any cleanup costs incurred by the property owner or Chamber may become the responsibility of the vendor.
All vendors are required to maintain General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Your Certificate of Insurance must name the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce as an Additional Insured.
Failure to provide required proof of insurance may result in cancellation of your vendor space without refund.
Need coverage? Event vendor policies are available through ACT Insurance.
If your plans change, notify the Chamber immediately.
Cancellations received on or before August 30 are eligible for a refund less a $50 administrative fee. After August 30, vendor fees are non-refundable unless the Chamber successfully reassigns the space.
The World's Largest Garage Sale® does not offer future event credits, vendor fee rollovers, deferred participation or transfers to future years.
No credits will be issued for future events. No exceptions. We strongly recommend considering Event Cancellation Coverage or an appropriate rider through your insurance provider.
The sale attracts thousands of shoppers over three days, but traffic varies with weather, day, time, location and merchandise type. The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce makes no guarantees regarding attendance, traffic volume or vendor sales. Participation is at the vendor's own business risk.
Traffic is heaviest in the morning and eases through the afternoon. Vendors who stay set up until 5:00 PM still get late-day shoppers, and a half-empty row costs everyone sales. Plan your staffing so you can stay open until close.
You may be asked to return during your designated setup window. Follow the instructions provided with your assignment.
You may still set up your space, but Site Attendants may no longer be available. You will be responsible for locating your assigned space and completing setup independently.
You must park in a designated parking area and transport your merchandise to your booth. Vehicles will not be permitted in active shopping areas. No exceptions.
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
No. Vehicles and trailers are not allowed in shopping areas between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Carry your merchandise and supplies out to your parked vehicle. You can bring a vehicle in after 5:00 PM.
Yes, where space permits, provided your vehicle remains entirely within your assigned space and does not block access routes.
No. Vendors must operate from a designated vendor location. The event is organized around fixed vendor spaces and does not permit roaming sales activity within the event area.
Yes, provided all merchandise, displays, tents, tables, trailers and vehicles remain entirely within your assigned space. The Chamber communicates only with the primary applicant and is not responsible for disputes between vendors sharing a space.
Yes, if it fits entirely within your assigned space and does not create safety concerns or interfere with neighboring vendors.
Portable restrooms are located throughout the event. Refer to the event map or ask your Site Attendant for the nearest one.
No. The Chamber, Site Attendants, volunteers, property owners and event staff are not responsible for watching vendor spaces while vendors are away. Make arrangements with a trusted person if you need someone to watch your booth.
No. Vendors are responsible for securing their own merchandise, equipment, vehicles, trailers and personal property.
No. Tent stakes, spikes, rebar and anchors are prohibited on paved surfaces. Use tent weights.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, assume electricity is not available.
No. Space assignments are final and will only be changed for safety or operational reasons.
No. The Chamber cannot guarantee attendance, traffic volume, sales or revenue.
Vendors are responsible for obtaining all permits, licenses, registrations and approvals required for their business.
Notify the Chamber immediately. Refunds are subject to the published cancellation policy.
World's Largest Garage Sale® Administration, Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce. Text or call (518) 623-2161 or email admin@warrensburggaragesale.com.
We appreciate your participation and look forward to welcoming you to Warrensburg.
3797 Main Street
Warrensburg, NY 12885
(518) 623-2161
admin@warrensburggaragesale.com
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