Johnstown/Croton Area
Sept. 26-30, 2023
Due to the popularity of our events, we stagger entry on opening night to avoid long lines. The earlier you shop the fuller the inventory. The later you shop the deeper the discounts. Consign or book an Early Bird Appt for earliest entry. Free Admission & walk-ins welcome during Public Hours but appts are preferred.
300 Families | 1 Week | Thousands of Items
Gently-Loved & New | Infants-Adults | Home Goods
The Hartford Fairgrounds, Gate C
14028 Fairgrounds Rd., Croton (FFA, 4H & Merchant Buildings)
Shopping Hours:
PreSales
Tuesday:
- 7pm: Early Bird Ticketholders #1
Wednesday:
- 5:30pm: Early Bird Ticketholders #2
- 6pm: New & Due/Education Providers. Ticket required
Free General Admission: Kids welcome
Wednesday:
- 6:30pm -9pm
Thursday:
- 10am-7pm
Friday:
- 10am-3pm (most 25% off & flash sales)
- 7pm-9pm (most 50% off)
Saturday:
- 10am-3pm (most 50% off)
- 6pm-7pm: all 50% or 75% off
Book Your Shopping Appointment
What You'll Find:
Clothing, Coats & Costumes
Infant - adult clothing, coats, costumes, hats, gloves; Gently loved & new all organized by size & gender. No digging!
Toys
Super hero, dolls, Barbie, Little People, Cars, Trucks, Trains, Horses, Imaginext, infant & toddler and tons more.
Outside & Pretend Play
Wagons, play houses, bicycles, sand tables, picnic tables, slides, climbing gyms, kitchens, work benches, vanities & lots more.
Shoes & Boots
Shoes & boots for infants through adults. Organized by sizes so no digging!
Baby Gear
Strollers, high chairs, pack-n-play's, cribs, exer saucers, swings, rocking chairs & lots more.
A Community Shopping Event
Shop in a boutique setting from hundreds of families who have priced their own items & joined together for one big shopping event. Reusing & recycling for 20 years at the "Moms helping moms" sale, saving time, resources & benefitting the community: Three Bags Full
PreSales + Shopping Clubs
Due to the popularity of our events, we stagger entry to avoid long lines. The earlier you shop the fuller the inventory. The later you shop the deeper the discounts. Consignors always shop first, and their shopping appointments are included at no additional charge.
Early Bird PreSale
All tickets valid for 2 adults. Proceeds donated to Karis'Cause.org & First Responder charities.
Pickerington: Sept. 12 & 13
Croton: Sept. 26 & 27
Westerville: Oct. 5
"New & Due" & Educational Spaces PreSale
A special shopping time for expecting/newly delivered moms and educators. $5 per ticket, per adult. Kids discouraged. Receive $5 off coupon upon arrival
Pickerington: Sept. 13 @ 6pm
Croton: Sept. 27 @ 6pm
Westerville: Oct. 5 @ 6:30pm
Super Star & BeGreen Shopping Clubs
Have a black Super Star bag or have you purchased a green 3BF bag? Claim your respective Shopping Club Appointment on the "Shopping Club" page.
Where We’re Popping Up Next:
Hilliard Area
Aug 23-26 & Nov 8-11
Virtual Sale
Pickerington Area
Sept 12-16
Johnstown Area
Sept 26-30
Westerville Area
Oct 5-7
Lancaster Area
Oct 12-15
Virtual Sale
Christmas Sale! TBA
November
Payment
Visa, MC, Apple Pay (3% processing fee added) or Cash
Bring Your Own Bag
Bring your own bag, cart, tote, etc or purchase one of ours, at the door, for $8 cash. Bags include free early entry on public shopping days.
Flexible List
Have a general list of what your family needs for the season, and for the next 3-5 months.
How to Shop this Event
Shop early for fullest inventory & best pricing. Shop later for deepest discounts. Come light, locking your coat, purse, etc in your vehicle.
Bring a Pen
Put a pen in your pocket. You’ll need it to complete the “Buyer Info” on the claim tickets, which are found on items too large to easily carry. These are designated by the large pink tag (they are for sale, just follow the printed directions).
String Trick
Bring a piece of string (one set of colors for each kid) that are the length of their inseam, and the circumference of their waist.
Tracing Trick
Trace your child’s foot on a piece of cardboard and label with their name & current size. If the cardboard fits inside the shoe, it will fit your child.
Phone Trick
Do a quick price check to know how much you’re saving.
Adult Time?
Kids welcome during public shopping hours, but not encouraged. No kids unless worn during Early Bird Shopping Hours or Super Star Shopping Club hours
Bring a Friend!
It’s always more fun to shop with friends & family!