The ribbon has been cut and first sales rung up at the new Cabela’s store in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., but the grand-opening celebration isn’t over at the outdoors outfitter.
Festivities continue with door prizes awarded to the first 50 customers through the doors each day: a Cabela’s utility bag today, May 14; commemorative cap on Friday, May 15; tripod stool on Saturday, May 16; and a gift card valued up to $100 on Sunday, May 17. Customers 18 and older also can enter to win a $1,000 Cabela’s shopping spree or a GoPro camera.
Also on Friday, from 1 to 7 p.m., the store will host Tim Guraedy, also known as Mountain Man, from the hit television series “Duck Dynasty.”
Special appearances from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will feature several of Cabela’s ambassadors and pro staff:
‘ Kristy Titus, co-host of television series “Team Elk.”
‘ David Walker, professional bass angler.
‘ Brian Godfrey, outdoor television producer and host.
‘ Ann Nimmer, outdoor personality.
‘ Steve Scruggs, “Snake Master” and outdoor television host.
Weather permitting, customers also can take part in activities such as a youth BB gun range, a Shoot Like a Girl interactive trailer for women, archery challenge by Parker Bows, a Beretta firearms show truck, a wildland fire brush truck from the Georgia Forestry Commission and hunting and fishing simulators from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.