What is it about the third weekend in July that makes people want to stage giant junk sales? There’s this one, down near Olympia which hints at a “world’s largest” claims, and there’s one in my hometown, which consists of several blocks of stuff from antique dealers, record collectors, and charity groups and a concurrent music fest—but I can’t tell you about that one because I don’t want you to get there before me and find the good stuff.

Besides, you’ll probably want to stay in town and check out the Field House, where vintage clothing, accessories, and housewares, will be rummaged along with books, records, and more. Look for brands like Filson and Pendleton and don’t leave your inner urban horticulturist at home: I hear a chicken coup is in the mix.

The sale starts on Friday (also known as tomorrow) July 15 from 8 to 7 and continues on Saturday and Sunday during the same time frame. Experienced hunter/gatherers know it’s totally uncouth to show up before the start time. Don’t do it.