Get Ready for Trinity County’s Fall Countywide Yard Sale 2026
There’s something about a Trinity County fall morning — the chill in the air, mist rising off the river, that first sip of coffee steaming in your hands — that makes it the season for taking the long way. This September, turn the Fall Countywide Yard Sale into your next backroads adventure: a weekend of winding routes, driveway treasure hunts, and the kind of small-town discoveries you can only find off the main highway.
Mark your calendars for September 11th–13th, when driveways across Weaverville, Hayfork, Junction City, Lewiston, and beyond transform into one giant, countywide treasure hunt.
What Will You Find?
Every backroad has its own personality, and every stop along the way is a new surprise. Here’s a taste of what to look for as you make your way through the county:
- Cozy home & cabin treasures
- Harvest & kitchen tools
- Shop & sporting equipment
- Score that unique vintage find
Grab Your Official Map!
(Sponsored by the Trinity Journal)
Ready to plan your route? The Trinity Journal has you covered with the official yard sale maps and listings, published in the September 9th edition — everything you need to chart your own backroads adventure. Pick up a copy at many local vendors throughout the county, newspaper boxes in Weaverville, or at the Journal office: 500 Main St., Weaverville, CA 96093.
More Than a Shopping Trip
Half the fun of Yard Sale Weekend is the journey itself — swapping stories with neighbors, hearing the history behind a hand-me-down treasure, and running into fellow bargain hunters who’ve made the drive from all over Northern California to join in. It’s a weekend that turns the whole county into one long backroad worth exploring, front porch by front porch.
Refuel Along the Way
A weekend of backroad-hopping calls for good food, and you won’t have to go far to find it — stopping in along the way is part of the adventure. Here’s a taste of what you’ll find in each area:
- Hayfork: Grab a locally sourced beef burger at the gas station, or stop into Northern Delights for coffee or barbecue.
- North County: Yellow Jacket Eatery is serving up a locally sourced menu, or grab a wood-fired pizza from Trailhead Pizza.
- Down River: Strawhouse Resorts & Cafe is a perennial favorite. Farther west, the Salyer Store serves up delicious food specials, or stop by The Rockslide Bar and Grill for a meal to go with a beer in the backyard.
- Lewiston: Misha’s Morsels is now open, or swing by the all-time favorite J&J’s Smokin’ BBQ.
- Weaverville: The historic district has plenty of options, but don’t miss the Tangle Blue Saloon for a full menu — including pizza — with plenty of room for your group, Misha’s Morsels, Amei’s Hmong Kitchen, the Trinity Alps Restaurant at the golf course, or step into the past at The Nugget Restaurant, an old-timers’ favorite for refueling.
Make a Weekend of It
Why cram the whole county into one day? With so much ground to cover, plenty of backroad adventurers turn Yard Sale Weekend into a full getaway. Here’s where to rest up along the way:
- Lewiston: Lakeview Terrace Resort, Lewiston Valley Motel & RV Park, or go glamping with alpacas and llamas at One Thing Ranch.
- Douglas City: Settle in at Indian Creek Lodge.
- Hayfork: Bunk down at Timberjack Lodge.
- Weaverville: Choose from the 49er Gold Country Inn, the historic Weaverville Hotel, or the Weaverville Whitmore Inn bed and breakfast.
- Down River: Park it at Del Loma RV Park & Campground, or stay riverside at Strawhouse Resorts & Cafe, with cottages, RV sites, and yurts.
- Northern Trinity: Ripple Creek Resort (Cabins), Pinewood Cove Resort, and Bonanza King Resort all have you covered.
Looking for a whole house to spread out in? Check Airbnb and VRBO too — Trinity County has plenty of home rentals tucked along the river and in the hills, perfect for a group making a weekend of the hunt.
Share Your Finds
Once the weekend wraps up, we want to see what your backroads adventure turned up. Head over to the VisitTrinity Facebook page and share a photo of your favorite find in the comments — whether it’s a cozy new addition to your living room or a one-of-a-kind treasure you’ll be talking about for years.
Grab a map and get ready to hit the backroads of Trinity County this September. Happy hunting!
