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Des Moines' Best Pop-up Children's Resale

  •   Holiday Sale  
    ​November 22-24

    ​Elwell Center @ Iowa State Fairgrounds

Where families save up to 90% on everything growing kids need

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Kids grow SO fast!

Are you tired of paying too much for clothes that your kids quickly outgrow? When you shop at Just Between Friends you'll save hundreds of dollars on clothes, shoes, books, toys and all the baby gear you need for the next season of your child's life. You feel good when your kids look great—all at huge savings.
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Next Sale: November 22-24, 2024

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​Sale Schedule:
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Thursday, November 21
​10am-7pm - Seller Drop Off
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Friday, November 22
​​*Tickets required*
​​Team/Helpers - 10am
Prime Time - 11am
​Sellers - 12pm
​Open to Public (Free but ticket required) - 2pm

​*Doors close at 7pm. Registers close at 8pm*
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​Saturday, November 23

Open to Public - 9am-8pm


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​Sunday, November 24
​9am-1pm - Open to Public
*​1/2 Price Sale - Items without a star are 1/2 Price*
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​Sunday, November 24 - 7:30-8:30pm - Unsold Item Pick up
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​We have helped local families save thousands of dollars...we can help you, too.

We know it can be so expensive to buy all the things your growing family needs. You shouldn't have to sacrifice quality or spend all your time at garage sales to find deals so your kids can look good. We believe everyone deserves to feel good about providing well for their kids. That's why we created Just Between Friends—a one-stop shopping experience that happens twice a year at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
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How to Shop & Save

1. Get your tickets

2. Make your shopping list—find sizes for infant through teen

3. Shop the HUGE selection—save 50-90%

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Savings & Selection

At every sale you can find gently-loved and new clothes • ​toys • shoes • books • videos • baby gear and more!

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When you shop at Just Between Friends you can expect

50-90% off retail prices

High quality name brand items

Huge selection under one roof

All items approved for safety

A welcoming community

To feel great—we serve local charities

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We get it—raising a family gets expensive!

A military husband in camo kisses his military wife, also in camo, at the JBF sale in Tacoma Washington.

Shopping retail means hours in a mall with bored, crying kids—spending way more than you planned. And garage sales or social media buying can be disappointing and frustrating when items or connections aren't what you hoped they'd be. Shop Just Between Friends pop-up sales to save hundreds of dollars on new and gently-used clothes, toys, shoes, books and gear for all sizes—infant to teen, plus maternity—all in one place. Items are inspected for quality and safety which means great items at huge savings. You get stylish, confident, good-looking kids while saving money and time. That's smart!

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We love happy Shoppers!

Wondering how shoppers feel about the bargains and selection at a JBF sale? Take a look!

A mom, abuela and granddaughter attend a JBF sale in Dallas. Abuela is holding a babyseat.

They have everything kid related.

Having everything kid related in one location is awesome. I plan to shop/spend each sale so my kids are assured that Mom will say "yes!" to at least some of the "look Mom!" items they find.

• Becky V

A mom and grandmother stand beside a rack of clothing at a JBF sale in Texas.

Great way to buy a season's worth!

This is a great way to buy a season's worth of clothes for all your littles! Great variety!

• Barbara H

A mother and daughter stand side by side in their masks as they shop their local JBF sale.
I love it every time!

I love it every time. And I finally got my friend to come this past sale and she was in awe of the savings. She'll be coming back for sure!

• Victoria V

Three generations shop together at their local JBF sale. Mom carries baby in a baby carrier while grandmom stands behind them.

My favorite part is seeing other JBF moms

My favorite part is seeing other JBF Moms who I've met at the sale - year after year! We love our kids and love saving money!

• Monica S


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Are you a new parent or grandparent?

A young JBF shopper mom in a black Metallica T-shirt holds an outfit she intends to buy at her local JBF sale.

Learn the 5 Things to Never Buy New

Many parents and grandparents think they have to buy NEW to get the best for their kids. What if there's a way to get the best (and the safest) items you want  at a fraction of the cost? Now that's smart! Read our "5 Things to Never Buy New" Guide. This Guide will save you over $387!
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Do you have items you'd like to SELL at our next sale?

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