Howard Hall Rummage Sale joining in on Highway 50’s Treasure Trail

Every May, Highway 50 transforms from a quiet ribbon of road into one of the longest yard sales in America — the National U.S. Highway 50 Rummage Sale, stretching from Maryland to California. For two days, treasure hunters, bargain seekers, and curious wanderers cruise the route looking for everything from vintage tools to quirky collectibles.

Here in Pleasant Valley, Howard Hall has become a favorite stop on the Colorado stretch. Locals set up early, coffee in hand, ready for the steady stream of shoppers rolling in from Salida, Cotopaxi, Howard locals, of course, and beyond. It’s part rummage sale, part social hour, part “you never know what you’ll find.”

Maybe it’s a $2 lamp. Maybe it’s a rare antique. Maybe it’s just a good story. Either way, Howard Hall’s yard sale is one of those small‑town traditions that makes this valley feel like home.