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National sporting goods retailer Cabela’s has officially opened their doors in Greenville.Thousands showed up for the grand opening event.VIDEO: Unique ribbon cutting Pictures of opening daySneak peek inside Greenville storeThe events kicked off at 8 a.m. with a DJ and trivia games. A grand opening ceremony started at 10:45 a.m. with a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ribbon was cut by an arrow shot from a bow.Cabela’s will offer giveaways throughout the weekend. The first 50 customers through the door Friday will get a Cabela’s utility bag. The first 50 Saturday will receive a Cabela’s cap. And Sunday, the first 50 will receive a Cabela’s gift card between $5 and $100. Customers 18 years and older will have a chance to enter to win a $1,000 Cabela’s shopping spree throughout the weekend.A variety of activities for the entire family will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, including archery and fishing lessons and demonstrations.Other events and appearances include:John McLemore, Masterbuilt President & CEO - noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 3R. Lee Ermey, "The Gunny" - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5Benny Spies, Cabela's ambassador and host of Gun It with Benny Spies - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6Tim Andrus, Realtree pro staffer - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6Terry & Matt Drury, Drury Outdoors - 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 5 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 6Steve Scruggs, "Snake Master" - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 6Michael Waddell, co-host of Bone Collector - 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6Hank Parker, two-time Bassmaster Classic champion - 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 6Cabela’s stores showcase thousands of products, including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating and wildlife-watching gear, as well as clothing and outdoor-themed gifts and furnishings. The company is famous for its strong brand and world-renowned reputation for delivering quality merchandise, value and legendary customer service.Cabela’s is also building new stores in Rock Hill, S.C. and Garner, N.C.The Rock Hill store will be located along Interstate 77 across from the Carowinds amusement park on a 20-acre parcel of land currently occupied by the Plaza Fiesta mall. Cabela’s expects to employ approximately 225 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees, with most coming from Fort Mill and the surrounding area.In addition to thousands of quality outdoor products, the store will feature a mountain replica, aquarium, museum-quality wildlife displays, indoor archery range, deli and Bargain Cave. It also will include a full-service boat shop and a comprehensive selection of wildlife and land management products, including tractors, attachments and implements.“The overwhelmingly positive response to our recent Greenville and Garner announcements, coupled with the passion North and South Carolinians have for outdoor recreation, encouraged us to open a store in Fort Mill,” said Tommy Millner, Cabela’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are thrilled to get to work on the project and look forward to opening the doors.” Currently, Cabela’s operates 50 stores across North America with plans to open an additional 20 over the next two years.Do you plan to buy the new Apple watchMobile users: click here for survey