Middleburg, the quaint historic village nestled in Virginia horse country, is cleaning out closets and storage areas to move amazing bargains onto the sidewalks, July 31st to August 2nd, for the 9th annual Summer Sidewalk Sale.

Sponsored by the Middleburg branch of Union Bank & Trust, the Sidewalk Sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday as posted by shops.

"We have found this to be a wonderful time of year for visitors to shop and find bargains throughout the town of Middleburg," said Middleburg Business and Professional Association President Punkin Lee.

"This year's event features a daily raffle for a beautiful gift basket filled with some of our favorite items from around town."

Many of the unique shops in the village will have discounts on everything from shoes to children's clothes to pottery, and there will be lots of specials in the local restaurants.

Arrive early to get the best bargains—or better yet, stay over at one of the inns in town (Middleburg Country Inn, 540-687-6082, www.middleburgcountryinn.com, Red Fox Inn, 540-687-6301, www.redfox.com, Goodstone Inn, 540-687-3333, www.goodstone.com or Salamander Resort & Spa, 540-687-3600, www.salamanderresort.com) and make a weekend of it.

Look for the colorful balloons outside participating stores. Shops with fantastic bargains include Duchessa (women's clothing), Highcliffe Clothiers, Home Farm Store, Journeymen, Middleburg Community Center, Julien's Restaurant, Les Jardins De Bagatelle, Trotters Perk Bistro, Lou Lou, Lou Lou II, Native Barre Studios, Middleburg Common Grounds, Federal Street Cafe, Olio Tasting Room, Popcorn Monkey, Red Fox Fine Art, Red Horse Tavern, Richard Allen Clothing, Market Salamander, Empower Adventures, Scruffy's, Second Chapter Books, Shenandoah Fine Chocolates, Southern States Cooperative, Teddy's Pizza, The French Hound, The Fun Shop, The Red Fox Inn & Tavern, The Tack Box, The Wine Cellar, The Village Charm, Three Crowns - Gifts, Trace of Love, Tully Rector, Apparel, Uppercrust, Watermelon Wishes, Wylie Wagg for Pets, and Middleburg Deli.