With summer coming to a rapid close in the Dale Hollow Lake area, it’s
time to turn our attention to fall activities. The Rollercoaster Yard Sale
is on the horizon. The official dates for 2018 are October 4-6.
Whether you intend to be a buyer or seller, it is always a fun time for yard sale enthusiasts. Details about the sale and the downloadable brochure can be found on the
www.TheRollerCoasterYardSale.c
website with links to each participating County’s Chamber of Commerce.
Visit today and start planning your itinerary or pick the best location
for your yard sale!
The Rollercoaster Yard Sale is always the first full weekend in October.
The route covers over 150 miles of some of the most scenic roads around
the area that pass through many small communities and towns; each with
their own uniqueness to savor. This will be the 33rd Annual Rollercoaster
Yard Sale. The cooler weather makes for a great time to get out and about
the area and enjoy the season. We hope you will make this event part of
your fall plans! We realize there is a lot going on this time of year and
we appreciate your participation as a buyer or as a seller. It’s a
great opportunity to gather together your friends and take a mini-vacation
or staycation. Various events are held each year along the route with
something sure to appeal to almost anyone. It’s an excellent time for
churches, schools and other non-profits to rally together and raise funds
for winter projects. Many of the Lions Clubs along the route do just that.
For those not familiar with the history of the sale, here’s a little
history lesson. The Rollercoaster Yard Sale is unique in numerous ways.
First it is the oldest and most authentic marathon yard sale in Kentucky
and Tennessee. It began in an effort by Sarah Bowers to gain improvements
to the “rollercoaster”of a road the original section was. Secondly,
it is a destination yard sale. What does that mean you might ask? The
route encircles the Dale Hollow Lake area, beginning and ending at any
point along the route that suits you best. Dale Hollow Lake is an
excellent destination any time of the year. You can easily bring along
family and friends that would rather do something besides yard sale and
allow them to enjoy their day while you shop yard sale after yard sale
and still be close by. All because you can start and end anywhere along
the route and/or move farther around the loop each day. Either way –
loads of fun and bargains are sure to be found. These dates offer cooler
weather, yet plenty warm to enjoy your days and nights. The regions
vast agricultural landscape offers endless beauty and bounty, in addition
to the area well known area waterways. It’s a good time to stock up
while you’re here with pumpkins, apples, mums and more for your harvest
celebrations. Also be sure to delight in some of the local flavors offered
by the area restaurants, live music venues, and more. The Lions Club
Pancake Breakfast in Celina, TN is a popular stop as well. You’re
patronage is making a difference in the local community, as it does in the
Temple Hill Community where their Lions Club is raising funds through
vendor spaces in Temple Hill, KY. You’ll find other groups along the
route raising funds for various projects. Be sure to check them out and
make a lasting impact on these communities. (If your local organization
would like to do a fundraiser during this time, check with your local
Chamber of Commerce.)
It’s a treasure hunter’s paradise. There is such a wide array each
year. Unique items from years past have included covered wagons, anvils,
taxidermy items, old signs and much more. You never know what you might
find, but you will find many things that are ready to become “the other
man’s treasure.” After all, it IS a YARD SALE. With over 150 scenic
miles of treasure hunting opportunities, you can’t miss! Not only are
there yard sales and bargains galore, there are numerous small shops all
around, farmers’ markets, produce stands and eateries along the route
which are also treasures themselves. You might want to extend your stay
to linger longer or plan a weekend getaway for the coming months
or maybe a longer vacation. BBQ is big along the Rollercoaster Yard Sale
Route as is good old fashioned country cooking. Crafters bring out their
wares making it a great time to pick up those special holiday gifts that
will make for treasured memories. Crafters, if you haven’t chosen your
location yet, be sure to do so soon. Again, check with your local Chambers
of Commerce for possible locations. You are sure to find many souvenir
items, flea market finds, antiques and collectibles, too. The rich
history, local parks, inviting rivers and Dale Hollow Lake offer a wide
array of things to do for your non-yard sale friends. Bring along your
entire family and make a week (or more) of it and enjoy the ride on the
rollercoaster route.
Sellers, we invite you to take advantage of the unique cooperative
marketing efforts of the eight counties from two states involved in
promoting this event – neighbor helping neighbor to boost the local
economies by bringing in visitors and income to the region. Civic
organizations are encouraged to plan fundraisers and roll out the welcome
mat! The local Chambers of Commerce below are here to help you find a
spot AND if you have a spot available, let your Chamber know and post it
on one of the Facebook pages dedicated to the sale.
Events this year during the sale include a cruise-in in Byrdstown, TN that
will highlight the classic autos and the Cordell Hull Birthplace State
Park will be hosting their 1st Saturday Speaker Series event at the park
at 1PM, the ever popular Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser and Arts
& Craft Sale in Celina, TN, plus Mud Lick Bar-B-Que will be available in
Mud Lick, KY, and live music in Byrdstown, TN on Friday and Saturday
evenings! Be sure to check the events calendar on the
www.TheRollercoasterYardSale.c
website for all the latest listings. Also, Like our official
Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/rcyardsale<ht
As most people know, the Dale Hollow Lake area is a fisherman’s
paradise. The fish should be biting well as the weather begins to cool.
It’s still warm enough to enjoy boating or houseboating; perfect to
spend the day on the road seeking out bargains and evenings relaxing on
the refreshing waters of Dale Hollow Lake or surrounding areas. Don’t
forget to spend some time off the road too. You won’t want to miss the
beauty of the Caves of the Cave City area or the wonders of Glasgow (a
highly yard sale dense area of the route, as are Temple Hill, KY and the
Clay County Recreation Complex). Cave City and Glasgow, KY are located at
the northwestern side of the route in Kentucky and Clay County is the
first area you will come to on the Tennessee side if you travel the route
south from the Temple Hill, KY area.
The sale route covers over 150 miles through 25 communities/towns and
lasts for 3 days with an abundance of yard sales, flea markets, crafts,
antiques, handcrafted quilts, produce, BBQ, southern food, entertainment,
parks, recreation areas, historic sites, picturesque and unique small
towns and their squares and so much more! You never know what you might
find. Come see what treasures await your discovery this year! Gather
your shopping friends, hop into your RV or other vehicles and make your
way to THE Rollercoaster Yard Sale! The brochure is available for
download at
www.TheRollerCoasterYardSale.c
For more information please call any of the chambers of commerce or
tourist commissions listed below. Make plans now!
Kentucky Contact Info:
Albany-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce:
www.clintoncoky.com<http://www
Cave City Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center:
www.cavecitychamber.com<http:/
Cumberland County Chamber/Tourism Commission:
www.burkesville.com<http://www
Glasgow-Barren County Tourist Commission:
www.visitglasgowbarren.com<htt
1-800-264-3161;
Tompkinsville/Monroe County Tourism:
www.monroecountykytourism.com<
1-270-487-1314;
or Temple Hill Lions Club: Donnie Alexander 1-270-670-5679.
Tennessee Contact Info:
Byrdstown/Pickett County Chamber of Commerce:
www.dalehollow.com<http://www.
Clay County Chamber of Commerce:
www.dalehollowlake.org<http://
Celina Lions Club: Kathy Merrett
picrchic@myoldhomeplace.net<ma
931-243-5005 and Pam Goad p_goad@yahoo.com<mailto:p_goad
931-267-3031
Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce:
www.overtonco.com<http://www.o