Deadline Extended For Rochester's Junk In The Trunk Event

ROCHESTER, MI — The deadline to sign up for Rochester’s community wide resale event has been extended to Friday, Aug. 9. There’s a special call out to Rochester businesses and area residents to participate in Junk in the Trunk, which is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17. It runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Farmers’ Market Upper Lot in Downtown Rochester.

“We are really excited to host Junk in the Trunk once again this summer” said Jenna O’Dell, Rochester Downtown Development Authority Events Coordinator. “We have already received a handful of applications from Rochester area residents, crafters and Downtown Rochester businesses who are also looking forward to the event. Between area residents, Downtown Rochester businesses and crafters, there is sure to be an array of resale, new and handmade products.”

Rochester businesses, area residents, and handmade crafters are welcome to sell at Junk in the Trunk. Parking spaces will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a two space maximum.

The price for one space is $35, and two spaces is $50. Registration forms can be found online at https://www.downtownrochestermi.com/junk-in-the-trunk. Payment must accompany the registration form.

All registrants will be responsible for additional needs such as tables, chairs, petty cash, etc. When choosing items for resale it’s important to think antique and vintage, not old and used. Popular items for resale are furniture, antiques, collectibles, dishes and glassware and accessories.

For more information on the Rochester DDA and downtown Rochester, including a complete list of events and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.DowntownRochesterMI.com/junk-in-the-trunk.