Guess what time of year it is?! It’s Bargain Carousel time! You and a friend have the opportunity to win free tickets to this year’s event. How? Well, simply leave a comment below telling me what it is that you hope to find at this year’s Carousel. Simple as that! But, “you’ve never been to this event”, you say and need to know more about it?? No worries! Here’s a little about about the event for your reading pleasure:
Bargain Carousel 2016 Brings Unbelievable Finds
Fundraiser Supports Community In Several Ways
For some there is nothing more fun than bargain hunting! What if you could find a wide variety of unbelievable items at low prices and buying them would mean you were improving lives for women and children? The Junior League of Birmingham’s (JLB) annual Bargain Carousel makes this shopping experience a reality.
Called the “largest garage sale in Birmingham,” the event offers two distinct experiences. Bargain Bash, held this April 21, is a casual cocktail party that offers first-chance shopping of Bargain Carousel items and impressive silent and live auctions, with more than 150 items, including original artwork and VIP travel packages. For shoppers wanting the best selection and smaller crowds, VIP admission is the best choice, with 6 p.m. entry at $40 a ticket. Shoppers receive one hour of early bird shopping before general admission patrons enter. All guests enjoy food, beverages and the auctions. Guests will also enjoy entertaining commentary from Mark & Stephanie with 93.7 WDJC. VIP admission is $40 a ticket and general admission (7 p.m. entry) is $30 a ticket. All Bargain Carousel items sell for double the ticket price during Bargain Bash.
Saturday and Sunday are a bargain hunter’s paradise, with more than 100,000 items for sale including art, appliances, furniture, heirloom items, baby and children’s clothing and furnishings, home décor, outdoors and sporting goods, and much more. This year, a local business liquidated their office furniture, providing Bargain Carousel with dozens of high quality desks, chairs and other office furniture.
“Bargain Carousel’s purpose is two-fold,” said JLB volunteer and Bargain Carousel chair, Haley Holden. “The sale raises money for the League’s 31 projects serving women and children in the metro area and it allows us to sell items at deeply discounted prices to individuals who can benefit from them.”
Both Magic Moments and Every Moment Matters will benefit from a portion of the funds raised at Bargain Carousel 2016.
“Many people return to the event year after year,” said Holden. “We have our Bargain Bash faithful who can afford to come in and buy antique pieces at double our retail price that night and we have hundreds of people who line up overnight for the general sale because they know they can get gently-used necessities at a price they can afford.”
Thanks to Baptist Health System, Bargain Carousel will be held in Hoover just off of Exit 10 from I-459 in the old Princeton-Hoover location.
In 2015, more than 500 tickets were pre-sold the day before Bargain Carousel opened its doors. People began lining up the night before to reserve their spot to pre-purchase tickets. This year, the pre-sale will be held at the sale location on Friday, April 22 from 3 – 7 p.m., where shoppers may purchase up to four tickets at $10/ticket to the Saturday sale.
Bargain Carousel 2016 will begin on Saturday, April 23 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Tickets from 8 – 10 a.m. are $10/ticket and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. they are $5/ticket. It continues Sunday, April 24 (1 – 5 p.m.) with free admission and half price merchandise.
A special note for the Saturday sale, all tickets are numbered, and shoppers will enter Bargain Carousel in the order of their ticket number. For information about Bargain Carousel 2016, call 205-879-9861, visit www.bargaincarousel.net,“Like” Bargain Carousel on Facebook, or follow @jlbbargaincarousel on Instagram.
Check out some of the goodies from last year’s Bargain Carousel:
Don’t forget to leave a comment and good luck!!
Until next time! Stay ‘Chic’!
I am a member of the Jr. League and our Bargain Bash is always a favorite event! I just got married in September and would love to find a king size bed at this year’s bash to upgrade from our queen!
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Ooh! A king sized bed is something I need too!! I agree; definitely a great event to attend! Thanks for leaving a comment! Good luck!
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I would love to win tickets to Bargain Carousel! I recently got engaged and would love to shop around for a few items for our home. I’ve heard great things about this event!
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Congratulations! You are the winner of the giveaway! Please email me (chicinacademia@gmail.com) to claim your tickets!
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I tried emailing you and it sent a response that said recipient failed so I am unsure whether or not my message was delivered.
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I haven’t received it! Can you try again? ChicInAcademia@gmail.com
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Some nice kitchen stuff
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Sounds like a great plan!!
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Always looking for bargains. I go every year
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I look forward to this every year. There are great deals, and I come across great finds. I have basically decorated my home with items I purchase here! Can’t wait for this year!!
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Me too!
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I need a queen or king bedroom set and mattress! I moved to Birmingham 5 years ago I’ve been every year.
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Getting ready for baby#2 who is 12 years apart from my first! So I need great bargains for my upcoming arrival and also looking for some patio furniture! Such an awesome event!
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I always find great stuff here, especially things I never knew I needed.
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When will a winner for this giveaway be announced? 🙂
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Thank you, yes! I let the winner know today! Thanks so much for participating! Please send me an email. 🙂 – Chicinacademia@gmail.com
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