Yankee’s annual travel guide is filled with inspiration for the ultimate New England summer getaway. Here are some of the best tent sales in New England, all of which would be the perfect destination for shopaholics.
TENT SALES WE’RE SOLD ON
Outlet at Pine Cone Hill
Amid discounted home goods galore, the big draws are the slightly imperfect luxe rugs that are rolled out just for the tent sales. First sale of the season: 5/25–5/28. Pittsfield, MA. annieselke.com
Pompanoosuc Mills
To snag fine Vermont-crafted furniture and home accents for up to 70 percent off, some folks actually do camp out for this venerable tent sale. 5/26–28. East Thetford, VT. pompy.com
Stonewall Kitchen
From dinnerware to specialty foods, a trove of discounted past-season items, overstocks, and imperfects at this gourmet go-to is slashed another 30 percent. 6/21–24, 8/30–9/2. York, ME. stonewallkitchen.com
Cuddledown
Lofty Maine-made comforters, pillows, and featherbeds for up to 70 percent off? Ah, the stuff(ing) of our dreams. 7/20–7/22. Freeport, ME. cuddledown.com
Burton
Crowds line up before dawn for the year’s best prices on this legendary Vermont brand’s snowboards, boots, outerwear, and more (over 40,000 items in all). 8/25–8/26. Burlington, VT. burton.com
New Balance
While other NB factory stores also do tent sales, Skowhegan’s big running-gear sell-off coincides with the 200-year-old Skowhegan State Fair. Wheeeee! 8/9–8/19. Skowhegan, ME. newbalance.com
Cabot Hosiery Mills
Socks of all stripes—from hunting to running, plus lots of Darn Tough styles—make for happy feet. Many under $10; some for just a buck. 11/10–11/11 and 11/17–11/18. Northfield, VT. darntough.com
Dooney & Bourke
Christmas comes but once a year—as does D&B’s factory sale, which kicks off the holiday shopping season with deep discounts on posh leather goods. December, date TBA. Norwalk, CT. dooney.com