World's Longest Yard Sale

August 3, 2011
Carol Beddingfield
Executive Director

Chamber Chatter

The World’s Longest Yard Sale will begin Thursday, August 4th and run through Sunday, August 7th. The 675 mile shopping bonanza extends from Hudson, MI to Gadsden, AL.

In our area, the route is known as the Lookout Mountain Parkway. Reader’s Digest has called this section one of America’s most scenic drives. Former Governor Bob Riley named the yard sale as one of the top 10 events in Alabama.

Shoppers have begun to arrive in our area. The motels and restaurants are beginning to feel the excitement.

Interest in our tourist attractions will certainly peak this week. With the renaming of a portion of the route to the Jeff Cook Parkway, visitors to the Alabama Fan Club will certainly increase.

The DeKalb County Fiddlers’ Convention 103rd Anniversary will be an added attraction for the shoppers. The event is sponsored by the Big Wills Arts Council on August 6th at Fort Payne Middle School beginning at Noon. Come support the contestants of all ages. I am sure your toes will be tapping.

Don’t forget to shop Fort Payne during the tax exempt holiday beginning at 12:01 AM on Friday, August 5th and ending at 12:00 Midnight on Sunday, August 7th. Our merchants have great buys for all your back to school needs.

Put your smile on to welcome all of the visitors to our area. After all, you are the first impression of Fort Payne. Think safety as you travel the yard sale route.

The yard sale slogan sure could help our economy. “ I drove, I stopped, I shopped till I dropped!”