Final Car Boot Sale of the Summer!

Carterton Recreation Ground
Saturday, August 29th, 2026 9am-noon

Acting Community Thingumybogs are Carterton's amateur dramatics group and we are raising money for our next production. Come along, hunt for hidden treasures, clear out your clutter and help support your local dramatics group!

Come and grab a bargain at our Car Boot Sales on Carterton Recreation Ground, 9am – 12 noon on the last Saturday of the month from May to August:
Sat 30th May
Sat 27th June
Sat 25th July
& Sat 29th August
Free entry for buyers!
Sellers can enter the field from 8.30am. It costs £5 per car or £10 for commercial sellers/vans.

No pre-booking required.

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