Help with May Market

Donate 

Thursday, April 30, 2026, 9 AM-6 PM
​The Arsenal, 30 Market Street, Historic New Castle

If you’re cleaning out your closets or garden shed or digging out overgrown plants, May Market accepts donations of:
  • House and garden plants, including annuals, perennials, vegetables, and starts
  • Native plant donations are especially welcome
  • Garden tools and accessories, including ceramic pots and planters, baskets, and garden ornaments
  • Home goods including small appliances, toys, and sets of glassward
  • Art, antiques and vintage items
  • Accessories, including jewelry, hats, handbags, and scarves
  • Select small pieces of furniture
All donations must be clean, undamaged, and in good working condition. Toys must be complete with no missing or broken pieces or parts.

We do NOT accept:
  • Damaged, dirty, or incomplete items
  • Clothes
  • Books or DVDs (Please donate books to the New Castle Library Friends for their book sales. See their website for guidelines.)
  • Single glasses, cups, or mugs
  • Barstools
  • Bulky exercise equipment
  • Plastic garden pots
  • Bulky or heavy items

​We're happy to give you a receipt of your donation for your records.

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Volunteer

Friday, May 1, 2026, 10 AM-5 PM
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9 AM-1 PM

Dozens of volunteers make May Market possible every year. It's a great way to meet people and enjoy beautiful spring weather. 

We ask volunteers to sign up for two-hour shifts. If you can help, please complete the form on the left or e-mail [email protected].
 
Donated Home Treasures is in the Arsenal. No experience or expertise required to help! We sell donated household goods at bargain prices.
 
Donated Plants and Garden Treasures is where we sell donated garden plants, houseplants, and garden tools and accessories at bargain prices. No gardening knowledge is needed, because experienced volunteers are nearby. This is a great way to learn about plants that thrive in this area and to help beginning gardeners on a budget. 
 
Herbs: We sell dozens of varieties of herbs and attract customers who know they'll find unusual herbs here. No herb knowledge is needed, because all the plants are clearly labeled and experienced volunteers are present. This is a great way to learn more about herbs. 
 
Plants: We sell dozens of varieties of annuals, perennials, houseplants and native plants. Because we can't compete with "big box" garden center prices, we specialize in eye-catching varieties people aren't likely to find elsewhere. No plant or garden expertise is needed, because all the plants are clearly labeled and experienced volunteers are present. In fact, this is a great way to learn more about a wide range of plants.