Junior League of Wilmington's Whale of a Sale

DELAWARE'S LARGEST GARAGE SALE RETURNS IN NOVEMBER
Junior League's Whale of a Sale Promises Amazing Deals

WILMINGTON, Del., October 10, 2025 - Calling all treasure hunters, upcycling aficionados, fashionistas, and bargain-hunting parents looking for a great deal! Whale of a Sale - Delaware's Largest Garage Sale - returns in November with over 13,000 square feet of shopping space. The much-anticipated sale has been a time-honored fundraiser for the Junior League of Wilmington (JLW) since 1980.
The 2025 Whale of a Sale will feature a boutique area, with an array of high-quality and designer items including brand-new clothing, accessories, and formalwear contributed by local businesses. This year, we'll also showcase a significant selection of bridal gowns, some new with tags! The always-popular small furniture section (housed in the former Christopher and Banks space) will include gently-used pieces. Fabulous finds can also be found in the holiday department, children's clothing, equipment and sporting goods, housewares, books, art, and more!
Pricing on children's clothing ranges from $1 to $6, while most men's and women's clothing is priced $2 to $15. All wedding gowns will be $25 each. The majority of home and holiday decor will range from $1 to $10. Some higher-end items may be priced differently. All proceeds benefit the Junior League of Wilmington and its mission of training women to be leaders in the community.
Generations of Whale of a Sale shoppers eagerly anticipate the Sale, and thousands are expected to attend this year. The last Whale of a Sale was in Fall 2023 and was the first inperson sale since the Covid pandemic. Despite the long hiatus, over 1,000 Whale shoppers returned for the 2023 sale and are expected to return again for this cherished fundraiser.
Proceeds benefit the JLW's mission of developing the leadership potential of its members and the League's current community focus, Stand Up. Period. This initiative focuses on menstrual equity in Delaware and aims to ensure affordable access to period supplies.

WHALE OF A SALE
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Concord Mall, 4737 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
Join our Whale of a Sale Facebook Event at https://www.facebook.com/share/1XCYbtbh7v/ or visit us at jlwilmington.org/whale-of-a-sale
The Sale will be held at the Concord Mall in the former FYE and Christopher and Banks stores in
Wilmington. Please use the mall entrance by Chick Fil-A, or in the back by the Macy's Home Store. Look for the JLW Whale of a Sale signs! The site is easily accessible from the DART Route 2 bus.
The JLW welcomed community donations for the Sale, which were collected in late September and early October. Businesses wishing to sponsor the event or donate items may contact Whale of a Sale co-chairs Tiffany Shrenk at tshrenk@gmail.com or Lynn Danner at lynnmartindanner@gmail.com.
The Junior League of Wilmington heartily thanks our Whale of a Sale sponsors- the Concord Mall and Bayshore Storage- for supporting this beloved fundraiser.
Cash, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and Discover credit cards (no fee) are accepted at the Sale. We will also accept GooglePay, SamsungPay and ApplePay.
Founded in 1918, The Junior League of Wilmington Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization of women whose mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. The JLW welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities. Visit www.jlwilmington.org or call 302.652.0544 to learn more.
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Category: Community | Garage / Yard Sales