Saint Paul-based Gander to open new Madison area store
23 Apr '08
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Gander Mountain, the nation's largest retail network of stores for hunting, fishing, camping, boating, marine, and outdoor lifestyle apparel and footwear, products and services celebrates the Grand Opening of its newest Madison area store at 6199 Metro Drive in the Town of Burke, located near I-90 and Highway 51.
The Grand Opening ceremonies begin on Friday, April 25th at 8:00 A.M., when world-class archer and Gander Mountain Elite Pro-Staff member, Ray Howell, cuts the ceremonial ribbon with an arrow shot from 30 yards.
Several well-known outdoor personalities will help celebrate throughout the Grand Opening weekend including: Joe Bucher, author, writer and television host of "Fishing with Joe Bucher;" Tom Keenan, 2006 FLW angler of the year; and Justin Gaiche, television host of "Hook'd Up."
Gander Mountain will be giving away a variety of gift cards, water bottles, and Gander Mountain caps and t-shirts to a limited number of "first shoppers" on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Gander Mountain's 90,000 square foot store in the Town of Burke will be a community attraction with its innovative outdoor products and services tailored to Wisconsin's outdoors enthusiasts.
Customers will find in the store a broad selection of apparel and footwear, firearms, equipment for hunting and fishing, archery and camping equipment. Fishing and power boats, ATVs, canoes, and kayaks will be displayed inside and outside of the store and there will be a special interior dock system display.