Ready to “shop ‘til you drop”? The El Camino Real Sale on the Trail takes place the first Friday & Saturday in May along 144 miles of the historic El Camino Real de los Tejas. 2018 dates are Friday & Saturday, May 4-5. Make plans to drive the trail for yard sale bargains! Hop in your car and go along Hwy 6 in LA starting at Natchitoches and then west across Toledo Bend Lake to Texas Hwy 21 into Milam, TX, and keep going for a great adventure and great finds!

Along the trail, shoppers will find new and used items sold by local businesses and private individuals. If you are a shopping warrior, collector, or just looking for fun, a weekend shopping the trail is a wonderful way to take advantage of the beautiful spring scenery and historical markers along the El Camino Real de los Tejas. Designated as a National Historic Trail in 2004, El Camino Real de los Tejas has existed for more than 300 years. The Spaniards and the French who marked the trail were followed by early missionaries of multiple faiths and later by such men as Stephen F. Austin, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston. Keep up with the latest news on Facebook.

If you want to participate by having a garage sale or being a vendor, please call the Sabine Parish Tourist Commission at 1-800-358-7802.