301 Endless Yard Sale Verified listing

Framed by a stunning pastoral landscape of rustic barns and grazing cows, the 301 Endless Yard Sale is a breathtaking setting for vintage and antique hunters. Inspired by the HGTV television show "Flea Market Flip," the sale began along US 301 in 2013. Hundreds of antique and yard sale vendors make this a great stop for collectors.

The two-day event spans five counties along a 100-mile stretch of highway from Weldon to Dunn, North Carolina. The 301 Endless Yard Sale is held annually on the third weekend in June from Friday through Saturday. In addition to professional antique dealers, neighbors line the route daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Variety is the spice of yard sale life. Quality antiques include primitives and vintage Americana. Look for leather saddles, tobacco baskets and wooden boxes, metal tobacco and motorcycle advertisements, and salvaged doors, windows and wrought-iron fences.

In addition to antiques, visitors will find plenty of yard sale merchandise. Expect baby clothes and high chairs, children's toys and bicycles, books, and homemade crafts such as pillows. Past visitors report getting better deals on garage sale items. While some sellers want fair market value, many antique dealers are open to offers.

Note that the trail passes the Ava Gardner Museum. Exploring the history of a local country girl turned classic Hollywood icon can be worth the extra stop. Outdoor live music performances are also a fun way to end a day of shopping.

The 301 Endless Yard Sale is first and foremost a journey to find that special antique or vintage piece. It's also an opportunity to meet friendly people and share stories about the joys of collecting. What began as an appreciation for flea market finds continues to offer vintage enthusiasts the thrill of the hunt.