WJBC’s Garage-A-Palooza

We all have STUFF we want to sell. Others like to buy someone else’s stuff. WJBC has the perfect place for you…

Garage-a-palooza

We’re hosting the biggest garage sale in Bloomington-Normal on Saturday, June 1st at Normal Community High School.

Sign up – set up – and sell!

A 10’ x 20’ space is available for just $25 – purchase as many as you need. To reserve your spot, visit the station at 236 Greenwood Ave., Bloomington, IL 61704 during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm). Cash, credit card, or check is accepted.

Sale details

On Saturday, June 1st­ we’ll invite those who want to shop to Normal Community High School (3900 E. Raab Rd., Normal, IL 61761) to shop all the garage sales in one place.

Sale times
8:00 – 9:00am Early Entry
9:00am – 2:00pm General Admission

Admission
Early Entry $5
General Admission $3
*children 12 and under are free

No pets. Trained service animals allowed.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Get more vendor details here: 2019 Vendor Information

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