Bass Pro Shops announced grand opening festivities for its Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Tacoma, Wash., the retailer’s first store in the Pacific Northwest. Festivities kick off Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. and feature a cast of celebrities from the world of sports, entertainment and the great outdoors who will join together to help Bass Pro Shops celebrate a spectacular Evening for Conservation. The grand opening event will continue through Sunday, Oct. 26 with interactive vendor exhibits and giveaways. The event is free and open to the public.
Celebrities scheduled to appear and sign autographs Oct. 22, from approximately 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. include:
• Steven Hauschka, kicker for the Seattle Seahawks.
• Jeanette Lee, “The Black Widow,” America’s Billiards star.
• Cody Herman, host of “Day One Outdoors” television show.
• Steven Rinella, host of “Meat Eater” as seen on the Sportsman Channel.
• Duane Inglin, co-host of Northwest Wild Country radio.
• Timmy Horton, Bass Pro Shops/NITRO pro staff member (and until noon Oct. 23).
• Lance Thornton, RedHead pro hunting team member and U.S.A. Para Archery national team member (and until noon Oct. 23).
• Bob Foulkrod, RedHead pro hunting team member.
• Doug Koenig, competitive shooter, “World’s Best All Around Shooter.”
• Allyson Rowe, 2014 Miss Washington U.S.A.
Angler and television host Jimmy Houston, of “Jimmy Houston Outdoors” will serve as emcee for the event. Local band “Lead and Lace” will provide musical entertainment.
Displays throughout the opening include the “King of Bucks” mobile exhibit featuring 25 world-record white-tailed deer mounts. In addition, the Bass Pro Shops No. 14 Sprint Cup Series car and RCR’s No. 3 NASCAR Nationwide Series Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Camaro will be on display. The Toyota “Let’s Go Places” exhibit will be available Oct. 25-26.
Located at 7905 Hosmer Street in Tacoma, the 142,000-square-foot store will officially open its doors for a preview celebration during the fundraising event and ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
For every dollar spent during the Evening for Conservation, 50 cents will be donated to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Youth Outdoor Initiatives Program, and Wonders of Wildlife, the American National Fish and Wildlife Museum. Matching donation sponsors for the evening include Toyota Motor Sales and Johnny Morris Conservation Creel of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Local conservation groups and agencies on hand Wednesday evening will include Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Quail Forever, Mule Deer Foundation, and United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
The celebration includes special exhibits, storewide savings on a huge assortment of products, and fantastic giveaways. Experts on fishing, hunting, boating and more will be available to talk with customers. In addition, factory representatives from the industry’s top manufacturers will be on hand to answer new product questions.
• Thursday, Oct. 23 – First 200 customers 18 years of age or older will receive a Bass Pro Shops gift card ranging in value from $5 to $100 in a logo tin.
• Friday, Oct. 24 – First 200 customers will receive a Columbia® beanie.
• Saturday, Oct. 25 – First 200 customers will receive a Yakima Spin ‘n Glow lure keychain.
• Sunday, Oct. 26 – First 200 customers will receive a Bass Pro Shops Tervis Tumbler®.
Visitors can also register to win a $50, $100, or $200 Bass Pro Shops gift card to be given away after the event.
Bass Pro Shops operates 89 retail stores and Tracker Marine Centers across America and Canada that are visited by more than 116 million people every year.
