For the Love of Bacon, a retail outlet affiliated with Mariaville Farm in Mariaville, has been open since last weekend and will hold a grand-opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (4/20). The store relocated from Western Avenue in Guilderland.

The shop stocks all things bacon — snacks, candy, beverages (yes, bacon-flavored soda and coffee), condiments, jerky, spices/seasonings, toys — plus actual bacon, local farm-raised meats, cheeses and eggs, and mushrooms from its affiliated business.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday; expanded hours coming soon. It is located at 834 Duanesburg Road, directly across from the entrance to Schalmont’s middle and high schools. Call 518-355-2055. Online ordering here.