There will be plenty of opportunities to rummage for bargains over the Memorial Day weekend in Shawano.
The annual citywide rummage sale, which has proved for more than 20 years that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, kicks off on Friday.
“A lot of people are excited about it every year,” said Patti Peterson, Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce tourism manager. “A lot of people are looking forward to it.”
One Smalley Street resident opened her sale Thursday and already had a few afternoon customers.
“I always held rummage sales, just never the citywide one,” said Sandy Cerveny, a Shawano resident for 30 years.
Cerveny said rummage sales are about more than making sales. She also gets to chat with residents she has never met before and out-of-town visitors.
“You get to know a lot of interesting people, that’s for sure,” she said.
According to city ordinance, sales will only be allowed between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. throughout the weekend.
Rummage sale hosts cannot have signs that exceed 8 square feet and can only be up for 72 hours. To minimize distractions for drivers, signs must not be posted near curb lines. They also are not allowed on any city or municipal owned land, including telephone, light and electrical poles.
If you cannot find treasure at the rummage sale, the Shawano Flea Market, on the Shawano County Fairgrounds, will be open Saturday and Sunday.
“Grillologists” Mad Dog and Merrill will share their outdoor grilling tips Sunday at the flea market.
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