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66th Annual White Elephant Open Warehouse Days

January 29 @ 10:00 am February 22 @ 2:00 pm

$7

The 66th Annual White Elephant Public Shopping Days Sale, a Bay Area tradition and the largest rummage sale in Northern California.

Browse without the crowds on select days between January 29 and February 22 between 10 am and 2 pm. New merchandise will be added throughout the sale. Reserve your spot for $7 per day. A limited number of shoppers will be allowed per day.

Preview Sale:  Sunday, January 26

Open Warehouse Days

Week 1:  Wednesday, January 29 through Saturday, February 1

Week 2:  Wednesday, February 5 through Saturday, February 8

Week 3:  Wednesday, February 12 through Saturday, February 15

Week 4:  Monday (Presidents Day), February 17; Thursday, February 20 through Saturday, February 22

Shoppers with reservations will be admitted first. Walk-ins will be allowed as space permits starting at 11:00 am each day.

Tickets are now available online: whiteelephantsale.org

Important Info

  • Pay-at-the-door entry permitted after 11:00 AM on Open Warehouse Days: As space allows, each Open Warehouse Day we will admit walk-in shoppers who have not pre-purchased tickets for that day.  They will be welcome after 11:00 AM, once all pre-purchased ticket holders have entered.  Walk-in shoppers will pay a $7.00 admission fee at the door.
  • Free shopping hours available after 1:00 PM on Open Warehouse Sale Days: As space allows, shoppers will be welcome to enter the warehouse on Open Warehouse Days at no charge to shop until we close at 2:00 PM.
  • Free Admission for Teachers: Current California pre-k to 12 teachers will be given free admission starting at 11 AM.  A photo ID and proof of current status of employment will be required at entry.
  • Prices as marked: In previous years, we have charged an extra 10% on purchases made during the regular sale days. We are eliminating that fee in 2025.

For the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons, we must impose the following restrictions:

  • No children under 12 (including infants in front carriers) will be allowed.
  • Shoppers (including children 12 and over) are highly encouraged to be vaccinated with a booster, but not required.
  • Masks are not required, but social distancing protocols must be followed.  Wearing well-fitting masks such as N95, KN95, KF94 or double masking is highly recommended.
  • No pets (unless providing a service).
  • No food or drinks (except water) inside the warehouse.

Backpacks and shopping carts are not permitted in the warehouse and must be checked in at the door before entry.

This is a cashless event.  All transactions must be by credit/debit card or Apple Pay.

All sales are final.  No refunds.

About The Oakland Museum Women’s Board

The White Elephant Sale is held annually in the Spring, attracting shoppers of all ages from the greater Bay Area and beyond.

The sole purpose of the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB), a dedicated group with 114 year-round members, has been to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California acquisitions, exhibitions, educational programs, capital improvements, and more. Since 1959, the OMWB has contributed over $30 million to the Museum. With the help of a thousand dedicated volunteers, they work year round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually during the Spring.

Oakland Women's Board Logo 2023

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