by Kristen Bagwell
Every season, I feel like these shows sneak up on me...and I am always so excited when I realize it's that time of year again! If you've never shopped a consignment sale, there are tons of steals and deals to be had, and often items are new or barely used (some with tags still on them). My best advice: choose your shows in advance, and go as early as you possibly can. Many shows offer early shopping for volunteers.

The first sale of the season is already underway, but you'll have many more shopper-tunities through the end of summer and beginning of fall. Happy bargain hunting!

The Kids Exchange    July 17 - 22, 2012
NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh
Consign, volunteer, and shop at the area's largest local consignment sale! Shoppers come from all over NC to attend. Clothing, costumes, gear, bedding, toys, books, shoes, and much more. Visit www.kidsexchange.net for show schedules and more information.


Kids Everywear     August 4 - 13, 2012
Morrisville Outlet Mall (near RDU Airport)
Many early shopping opportunities for expectant moms, grandparents, and more! Open longer than any other sale in the Triangle,  so we sell more of your items. We take Cash, as well as MasterCard, Visa, and Discover with ID. No credit card fees! All Sales Final! No returns or exchanges! We do not accept checks. For more information visit  www.kidseverywear.com.


The 2nd Look Boutique      *Two locations & dates*
New Horizons Fellowship Annex, 820 E. Williams St. Apex        August 9 -11, 2012
 
New Horizon Church, 100 Horizon Place, Durham       September 6 - 8, 2012
Shoppers and consignors welcome! With two locations, there are tons of fall clothing items, Halloween and Christmas outfits, toys, gear, and more! You can register to become a consignor on our website: www.The2ndLookBoutique.com. Items left over from the sale will be donated to organizations in and around Wake County.


Go Bananas Kids Consignment    August 9 - 11, 2012
Dunn National Guard Armory 901 Susan Tart Rd. Dunn, NC
Go Bananas Kids Consignment can help you find quality, gently used items for your children.  We offer clothing (sizes newborn-16), shoes, accessories, baby gear, nursery furniture, bouncy seats, highchairs, toys and more - anything related to children and their ever-changing needs. Public sale dates are August 10 and 11. Consignors, volunteers and new moms shop on August 9. Visit www.gobananaskidsconsignment.com for more information.


Next 2 New 4 Kids   August 23 - 25, 2012
Greater Cleveland Athletic Association gym, Cleveland Road, Clayton
Looking for a great children's consignment sale? At Next2New4Kids you'll always find quality gently used children’s clothing, toys, furniture, and gear for less. Sell your outgrown kidstuff for more than you'd get at a garage sale without the hassle! (Run by the same mommies as KidAround KidSale in Wake Forest) Consignors and Volunteers shop early - visit www.next2new4kids.com for more information and to register.


The Friendship Closet    September 7 - 8, 2012
Apex United Methodist Church
The Friendship Closet is a consignment sale featuring gently used clothing, toys and equipment for babies, children and maternity. The event is a fundraiser and mission outreach of the Friendship Circle at Apex UMC to support local women's and children's charitable organizations. 
We offer the highest proceeds split for consignors of any sale or shop in the Triangle area. You keep 70% of the sale price of each item that sells and we retain 30% for local missions. Visit www.friendshipcloset.com/Home for more information.


The Divine Consign Show     September 10 - 14, 2012
Raleigh
The Divine Children’s Show is the South’s MOST EXCLUSIVE high-end consignment and overstock event, specializing in trunk show and boutique lines. We are truly the ULTIMATE shopping dream for mothers who enjoy fine children’s clothing.  The variety of styles and lines is amazing and is growing with each season. We have long lasting partnerships with some of the most beloved trunk shows.  Get excited…we have many new overstock partners.  We liquidate for numerous boutiques and manufacturers, so we have a little bit of everything, and our largest inventory yet! For more information, visit www.dcskids.com


Chapel Hill-Durham Mothers of Multiples "Yard Sale"   September 15, 7:30a - 11:30a
Yates Baptist Church, 2819 Chapel Hill Road, Durham
Semi-annual sale with bargains galore! Gently used infant and childrens clothing, maternity clothing, equipment (strollers, pack-n-plays, bouncy seats, exersaucers, etc.), indoor and outdoor toys, cribs, books (childrens and parenting), videos and DVD's, and much more! **CASH ONLY** Please bring a laundry basket or other container for your shopping convenience. For more information, visit www.momchd.whsites.net/

First United Methodist Church of Cary Consignment Sale, September 14 - 15, 2012
First United Methodist Church, Cary
Now into our 21st year, the FUMC of Cary's Children's Consignment Sale has become an event that many families in the Cary and surrounding communities have turned to for all of their children's consignment needs. Consign, volunteer, or shop - visit www.consignwithfumc.com for more information.

KidzStuff Consignment Sale     September 20 - 22, 2012
Hayes Barton Baptist Church, Raleigh
Get great deals on gently used children’s clothes, toys, maternity wear, furniture, books, baby gear and more at our Fall/Winter Kidz Stuff Children’s Consignment Sale. Clean out your closets, recycle toys and equipment and help a cause of faith. They even provide the tagging supplies! Click here for more information or to register.


KidAround KidSale    September 21 - 23, 2012
Located at The Factory in Wake Forest
Looking for a great children's consignment sale in the Triangle? At Kidaround Kidsale you'll always find quality gently used children’s clothing, toys, furniture, and gear for less, and sell your outgrown kidstuff for more than you'd get at a garage sale without the hassle & haggle! Join us to shop for a child you love at a can’t-be-beat price, and clean out those closets to make some money! Visit www.kidaroundkidsale.com/ or email info@kidaroundkidsale.com for more information.


The Monkey Exchange     September 26 - 28, 2012
*Your 2011 & 2012 Mom's Choice Award winner for Best Seasonal Consignment Sale!
North Hills Club Ballroom,  4824 Yadkin Drive, Raleigh, NC  27612
Only the best high-end name brands are available at this show, and they will even do the tagging for you! No wonder the Monkey Exchange was the 2011 Mom's Choice winner. For more information visit www.themonkeyexchange.com/


Just 4 Kids     October 2 - 4, 2012
Fellowship Baptist Church, 1701 Bud Lipscomb Road, Willow Spring, NC
With Just4Kids, consignors have the opportunity to keep up to 75% of your asking price, and the consignor fee is only $7! For more information visit http://www.just4kidsnc.com/ .


Twice as Nice Kids Consignment Sale     TBD
Hope Chapel, 6175 Old Jenks Rd,  Apex
A seasonal consignment event featuring children's clothes, toys, and equipment. Earn cash for the clothes and toys your children have outgrown. Consignor space is limited, so register early. Buy high quality, gently used children's items at bargain prices. **Volunteers receive special early shopping privileges and enjoy the best selection without the crowds. Visit www.twiceasnice4tots.com for more information and to sign up.