Car boot sale of SAM Football

The SAM Football Car Boot Sale

The football section of Stade Athlétique Mérignacais (SAM) organizes an annual car boot sale every summer at the Jard stadium, a historic sports complex in Mérignac. This late June event brings together private sellers who set up their stalls in the parking lots and green spaces around the football fields. You can find clothes, toys, books, second-hand sports equipment, crockery, and a wide variety of everyday items at reduced prices.

SAM Football, a Historic Club in Mérignac

SAM Football is one of the most important sections of Stade Athlétique Mérignacais, a multi-sport club founded in 1919. The club trains dozens of young footballers each season and keeps sports alive in the town. The car boot sale is one of the club's fundraising methods: the revenue from stall rentals and refreshments helps to purchase equipment, finance travel, and offer affordable prices for families.

A Festive Day at the Jard Stadium

The Jard stadium, with its football fields, green spaces, and parking lots, offers an ideal setting for a large-scale car boot sale. Club volunteers are responsible for organization, welcoming sellers, and running the refreshment stand with grilled food and sandwiches. The atmosphere is festive and family-friendly: children enjoy impromptu games on the lawns while parents browse the stalls. The SAM Football car boot sale is one of the last of the season in Mérignac, before the summer holidays.