Citywide Garage Sale (City of Ramsey & City of Elk River)

Meet your neighbors, discover great bargains, and hunt for hidden treasures at the fourth annual City-wide Garage Sale, happening May Thursday, May 14 through Saturday, May 16! We are excited to team up with Elk River again to co-host our Garage Sales on the same weekend in order to expand the shopping experience.

In order to have your sale included in the Citywide Garage Sale master list, this form must be submitted by Monday, May 11 at 12:00 p.m. The complete list will be available on the city's website on Tuesday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m. The map and sales list will be final. No cancellations will be updated.

Learn more or register (Elk River): https://bit.ly/3TmX1n3

Learn more or register (Ramsey): https://www.ci.ramsey.mn.us/941/Garage-Sale-Trail

On Sunday, May 17, we encourage sellers to host a "free day" and/or donate leftover items. A list of local .

Garage Sale Safety Tips
If you are planning a garage sale at your house, here are some tips to remember.

• Always have at least two people working.
• Lock the doors into your home and do not let shoppers into your house to try on clothes or use the bathroom—post a sign stating a bathroom/changing area is not available.
• Keep only a minimal amount of cash on site.
• Keep the money on you at all times, not on a table. A fanny pack or money belt usually works well.
• Have a phone close by to report any suspicious activity.
• Do not accept checks.
• Place expensive items near you.
• Try to place all items outside of the garage and keep the garage door shut.
• Be observant and wary of distractions.
• Acknowledge all shoppers.
• Do not advertise the sale as a “Moving Sale,” which implies the house may be vacant for extended periods.
• Do not answer questions about alarm systems and daytime/nighttime occupancy.
• Do not buy or sell used car seats.

City Ordinance restricts the number of sales at a residence to two per year, each lasting no longer than five days. Always obtain permission from the owner before posting signs on another’s property. For more information on having a garage sale and other home safety tips, contact the Ramsey Police Department at 763-427-6812.

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