The following is a press release from Cabela’s.
Cabela’s Announces Opening Date of Farmington, Utah, Store
Doors to open at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 21; weekend-long celebration to follow
SIDNEY, Neb. (March 2, 2016) – Cabela’s announced today plans to celebrate the official grand opening of its new Farmington, Utah, store on Thursday, April 21, with a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a weekend-long celebration featuring giveaways, family activities, guest appearances and more.
The ribbon-cutting 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 for business at 10 a.m.
Opening day will kick off an exciting weekend-long celebration highlighted by special appearances, family events, giveaways, sales and more. A complete schedule of events will be available on www.cabelas.com/stores when finalized.
The 70,000-square-foot store is located at 391 North Cabela’s Drive in the new Park Lane Commons development adjacent to Station Park on the west side of Interstate 15 near the intersection of Station Parkway and Park Lane. Upon opening, it will become Cabela’s second retail location in Utah, joining the Lehi store opened in 2005.
The store is being designed to offer customers an immersive outdoor experience with wood construction, stonework, wildlife displays and museum-quality taxidermy mounts, vintage outdoor photos and memorabilia, an aquarium and an indoor archery range. Additionally, the store will include an express cafe, Gun Library and Bargain Cave, along with thousands of quality outdoor products.
Cabela’s has employed approximately 175 full-time, part..-time and seasonal employees to staff the location, most coming from the surrounding area. Throughout the year, the staff will host educational seminars and demonstrations, offering tips and insights on outdoor products and seasonal activities.
Cabela’s Incorporated, the World’s Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, began as a kitchen-table dream in the home of founders Dick and Mary Cabela in 1961. The company is now famous for its strong brand and world-renowned reputation for delivering quality merchandise, value and legendary customer service. Cabela’s also issues the Cabela’s CLUB® Visa credit card, which serves as its primary customer loyalty rewards program.
