Kearney City-Wide Garage Sale 2026: Map, Dates & Shopper's Guide

Once a year, households across Kearney, Missouri hold garage sales on the same Saturday. The Kearney City-Wide Garage Sale runs through the City's own registration system: residents sign up an address, the City compiles the list, and for one day the whole town becomes a coordinated sale. In 2026 it runs Saturday, October 3, generally 8 AM to dusk.

With over 100 registered sales, Kearney draws a strong turnout for a town its size — and because it's a single-day event, there's no second morning to catch what you missed. Planning before you leave the house matters more here than at a multi-day sale.

How the citywide garage sale works

The City of Kearney handles registration and compiles the official address list, but the sales themselves are run by individual households. Anyone who wants to take part signs up with the City, and the full roster becomes the map shoppers follow on sale day.

With 100-plus addresses and only one day to work with, reading the list as a map — not a spreadsheet — is what makes the morning efficient. Browse the full list free, then map the smartest driving order and drive it before the Saturday gets away from you.

Strategy — a one-day sale rewards a plan made the night before

Unlike a weekend-long citywide event, Kearney gives you one shot. A little planning the night before pays off more here than almost anywhere else.

• Scout the map before Saturday. With a single day on the clock, deciding your route in advance beats figuring it out as you drive.
• Hit dense clusters first. Where several registered addresses sit close together, you can park once and cover multiple sales on foot.
• Start at opening. A one-day event means the best items go fast — arrive when doors open, not an hour in.

What you'll find

Kearney is a growing Clay County community northeast of Kansas City, with a mix of established neighborhoods and newer subdivisions. A citywide sale here brings out the usual household mix — furniture, kids' and baby gear, tools, kitchenware, and seasonal and outdoor items as families get ready for fall.

With over 100 households taking part, expect a real range of sale sizes, from single-garage cleanouts to larger multi-family setups — the map treats every registered address the same, so a little extra time at the denser clusters usually pays off.

Pro tips

• Plan your route the night before. One day means no do-over — know where you're headed before you leave.
• Start where addresses cluster. Fewer miles between stops means more time browsing.
• Arrive at opening. A single-day sale moves fast — the best finds don't last.
• Bring small bills. These are households, not shops — cash and small denominations keep the morning moving.

FAQ

When is the Kearney City-Wide Garage Sale 2026?

Saturday, October 3, 2026, generally 8 AM to dusk. It's a one-day, citywide event across Kearney, Missouri.

Where do I find the map of participating addresses?

The City of Kearney collects registrations, and every registered address is mapped on the MapMySales live event map — so you can plan a route around the sales nearest you before Saturday.

How many sales are there?

Over 100 households registered — a strong turnout for a one-day citywide sale in a town Kearney's size.

When does next year's Kearney City-Wide Garage Sale happen?

Kearney holds the citywide sale each fall. The 2027 date will be confirmed by the City closer to the event, and we'll update this page once it's posted.

Happy hunting, Kearney.