Cabela’s will celebrate the grand opening of its new Gainesville, Virginia, location, Thursday, March 9, with a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a weekend-long celebration full of fun activities, guest appearances and giveaways.
Opening day will kick off with crowd entertainment at 7 a.m., and include giveaways; trivia games; appearances by TV & radio host, Laura Lynn and a live performance by country-music artist and Cabela’s Ambassador, Lucas Hoge. An opening ceremony hosted by Cabela's executives will begin at 9:45 a.m. and conclude with the grand-opening ribbon being cut by an arrow shot from a bow by a local Cabela’s employee. Doors will open at 10 a.m. Cabela’s grand-opening festivities will continue throughout the weekend with giveaways, special guests, fun-filled activities for entire families and more. On Thursday, the first500 customers in line, 18 years of age or older, will receive a Cabela’s gift card valued from $10 to $500, plus a chance to win one of three Remington firearms. The first 50 customers through the door Friday will receive a Cabela’s utility bag. On Saturday, the first 50 customers will receive a Cabela’s commemorative grand opening cap. And on Sunday, the first 50 customers will receive a Cabela’s tripod stool. Customers 18 years and older also can enter to win a $1,000 Cabela’s shopping spree sponsored by Pepsi or a new GoPro HERO5 Black action camera. Eva Shockey, Cabela’s Ambassador and Co-Host of “Jim Shockey Hunting Adventures” television series will host a meet and greet with customers at the store on Saturdayfrom 1 to 4 p.m. Customers can meet Cabela’s Ambassador, NFL Player and Co-Host of “Blitz TV” television series, Trent Cole, on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Special guests hosted both Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will include:Support Bristow Beat - Donate Today!