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2018 Editors’ Picks for Shopaholics

A curated look at some of the best tent sales in New England.

By Yankee Magazine

Apr 13 2018

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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

2018 Editors’ Picks for Shopaholics | Tent Sales We’re Sold On
Photo Credit : Matthew Billington

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