News Release - Community Garage Sales Season Begins at the City of Rochester Public Market this Sunday

City of Rochester


News Release



(Thursday, April 19, 2018) – The 2018 series of the Greatest Community Garage Sales at the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., will launch on Sunday, April 22.

“The Greatest Community Garage Sales at the Public Market are terrific for finding bargains and treasures of every imaginable kind,” said Mayor Lovely A. Warren. “What’s more, these sales are a great way for neighborhood and community organizations to raise funds for their causes and programs which helps us create safer, more vibrant neighborhoods, more jobs and better educational opportunities for our citizens.”

The Sunday Community Garage Sales, which run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring dozens of garage sale-type vendors together in one place, creating a huge variety of bargain collectibles and curiosities, as well as practical items such as clothing, tools, bicycles, sporting goods and much more. Future Community Garage Sales will take place on the following Sundays: April 29; June 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26; Sept. 9, 23, 30; Oct. 7 and 14.

Individuals and organizations interested in selling items at the Market can rent a 10 by 30-foot vending space for $30 per event. Commercial vendors are also welcome. Vendor information and applications may be picked up at the Market office or obtained at www.cityofrochester.gov/garagesales. Call 428-6907 from 7 a.m. to noon, Tuesday through Friday for more information.

In addition to the Sales, cafes and food stands on the grounds of the Market and in the Public Market District are open for business on these Sundays.

For more information on other City of Rochester Public Market special events, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/marketevents.

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News Media: For more information, contact Press Officer Jessica Alaimo, 428-7135.