St. Peter Barn Sale

The Barn Sale is one of the largest rummage sales events in the area.
Barn Sale Logo In its 33rd consecutive year of operation, the sale is rotated among local Catholic parishes in the area to benefit people in need and build a sense of community outreach. Proceeds from the sale are used to pay down our parish debt


2010 Sales Dates

The Barn Sale has just about everything available for all your needs. There are thousands of clothing items, electronics, refurbished bikes, lawnmowers, kitchen appliances, furniture, accessories, a huge selection of toys, baby furnishings and much more. All items are pre-owned and are discounted heavily.

Special features include the following:

The sales events will be held at the Campana Building located at 901 N. Batavia Avenue in Batavia, Illinois.
Hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on the following specified dates:

Cash or checks will be accepted. Items for sale are previously owned and donated to our parish. All sales are considered final and returns or refunds are not allowed.

Donations

We have selected Saturday donation drop-offs or pre-arranged pick-ups listed below.

Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to noon on these Saturdays.

  • Saturday July 31
  • Saturday August 7

Note: We are no longer accepting televisions, computer monitors or entertainment cabinets.


Donation receipts can be obtained through the attached document, click here.

We place restrictions on the items accepted for donation.

Any item you donate should:

  • Have all pieces/parts (unless it is an antique item)
  • Be in working condition (especially electronics and appliances)
  • All batteries removed
  • Not be broken or damaged (e.g. leg/arm cracked off)
  • Be free of mildew, mold, and pet odor
  • Be free of significant stains, tears, rips, or threadbare fabric
  • Be an item you would be comfortable donating for someone to use in their home, basement, college dorm, etc.

We will NOT accept the following items:

  • Items containing freon or chemicals
  • Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, etc.
  • Batteries, paint, etc.
  • Commercial items (those items not typically used in the home)
  • Commercial display racks and shelves
  • Counters, display cases
  • Large metal desks (old, "gray elephants" or "gray bombers")
  • Desk chairs whose mechanisms are worn out (or weigh more than you)
  • Cabinets, desks, file cabinets that are broken (e.g. draws that don't work, lose or broken legs, missing hardware, cracked Formica etc.)
  • Entertainment centers
  • Desk/office chairs that have ripped fabric or vinyl coverings
  • Televisions or monitors without operational computers
  • Tires
  • Water beds, mattresses, box springs or sleeper-sofas
  • Used window blinds, curtain rods, window shades
  • Broken or non-operating televisions, computers, electronics components or speakers

Excluded Books

  • No encyclopedias
  • No textbooks
  • No magazines
  • No professional reference guides (e.g. CCH Tax guides, or any outdated reference guides)

Excluded Hardware

  • No bulk boxes of mixed nails, screws, bolts, etc.
  • No Rusted items (e.g. light fixtures)
  • Remodeling project items
  • No old cabinets, vanities, or doors.

Do you still have donation questions?

Do you have large item(s) and need our assistance to pick-up merchandise?

Send an e-mail to barnsale.donations@gmail.com

or call us at 1.630.232.0124 x-310.

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Volunteer

We can always use more hands to help us with the various responsibilities to continue this great tradition.

Volunteers are needed in the warehouse to receive and sort donated merchandise, pick-up items for donation in the tri-cities area, and assist committees with the sales floor (pricing, set-up, organization) responsibilities.

Are you a student in need of volunteer service hours?

Are you interested in getting to know fellow parishioners or deepening your enrichment in parish events?

If you are interested in being a volunteer please contact John Easton via e-mail at barnsale.john@gmail.com or Mike Haddad at barnsale.mhaddad@gmail.com or call us at 1.630.232.0124 x-310

If you are interested in a sales floor committee responsibility please contact the committee chairperson directly. A listing of the committee chairs is available through the attached document, click here.

Volunteer Work Schedule

Warehouse volunteers (aka brute teams) are assigned to a color for their assigned dates.
The following is the schedule to help at the warehouse for the respective groups:

  • Saturday July 31 RED
  • Saturday August 07 BLUE
  • Saturday August 14 ORANGE

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St. Peter Barn Sale
Donations
Volunteer

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