Get on the sale trail

By Matt Romania

Bacchus Marsh is poised to host a unique treasure hunting event. Moorafun, a not-for-profit group, is all set to organise the town’s first-ever Garage Sale Trail over the weekend of 9-10 September. Three of the principal organisers, Natalie, Susan, and Dotty, are encouraging the locals to start saving their ‘treasures’ for the event.

Natalie expressed her excitement that everyone in the community can join in.

“Our main aim is to offer family-friendly activities. We want to rejuvenate the communal spirit with this garage sale trail, inviting everyone to reminisce about the good-old-days,” she told the Moorabool News.

A registration fee of $20 gives participants a trail package including a poster for their house, a spot on the visitor map, and a brief write-up about their sale in the visitors’ booklet. “Whatever money you make during the day are entirely yours,” Dotty ensured. The visitor booklet is planned to be neatly sectioned, and a convenient map is being prepared for screen-free navigation.

Community involvement, according to Susan, is vital for making this event a grand success.

“We’re constantly seeking volunteers. The level of commitment is flexible. Even if you’d like to assist with advertising the garage sale trail, we welcome any help,” Susan commented.

More than just a fundraising opportunity to run more community events, the Garage Sale Trail aims to strengthen community bonds. The event is also designed to promote upcycling and recycling, encouraging participants to give their old, unwanted items a new lease of life, thereby contributing to sustainability.

Older kids are also encouraged to get involved.

“Garage sales aren’t just for adults. Teens can sell their old clothes or op-shop for retro and vintage items, which are particularly trendy right now,” said Natalie.

As a community-run not-for-profit, Moorafun is seeking a business sponsor to offset the printing costs of the visitor booklets and maps.

“Printing will be our largest expense,” Susan said.

“Any business that would like to sponsor us will get their business card included in the booklet.”

Community members eager to participate in this inaugural Garage Sale Trail should visit Moorafun’s Facebook page for further details and registration information. This unique event is a golden opportunity to bring the community together, promote sustainability, and relive the charm of the old-fashioned garage sale and, clean out unwanted items.

Remember, someone else’s trash is someone else’s treasure.