Field & Stream Specialty Store to Open October 10th in Horseheads, NY

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Field & Stream, a specialty retail concept carrying the best brands to meet the evolving needs of hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, is celebrating the opening of its new store in Horseheads, NY at Big Flats Consumer Square (830 County Route 64) on Friday, October 10^th through Sunday, October 12^th.

Children ages 6 to 15 are invited to participate in the Field & Stream Hunt, Cast & Pitch Youth Challenge on Saturday, October 11^th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Participants will test their skills in archery, casting and tent building. Winners will receive a trophy and a $250 Field & Stream gift card. Second-place finishers will receive a $100 Field & Stream gift card.

"The Field & Stream brand name has been around for more than 140 years and we're excited to be bringing great products and customer service to Horseheads," said Jack Barnes, General Merchandise Manager, Field & Stream. "We look forward to joining the community and celebrating with the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts during the Hunt, Cast & Pitch Youth Challenge."

The first 100 participants to register for the Hunt, Cast & Pitch Youth Challenge will receive a complimentary t-shirt.* Visit fieldandstreamshop.com for more information.

Several special guests will make in-store appearances during the Grand Opening, including Tom Oar**, one of the stars of History Channel's "Mountain Men" television show, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and father-and-son NASCAR duo Bill and Chase Elliott** from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Customers can get tips from professional anglers at the 4,000 gallon Field & Stream bass tank throughout the weekend.

The Grand Opening will commence with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Wendy Owens & Renegade will kick off the ceremony with a musical performance at 9:45 a.m. For details on additional promotions, appearances, giveaways and festivities, visit fieldandstreamshop.com.

*No purchase necessary. Limit one t-shirt per registrant. See store for details.

**Wristband required for autograph.  Wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of event only.  Limit one per person.  See store for details.

About Field & Stream Specialty Store:
Named for the iconic brand that for more than 140 years has been synonymous with outdoor experiences, the Field & Stream store offers a vast assortment of outdoor equipment, accessories and services in hunting, fishing, archery, camping and more.  The store carries a wide variety of top national outdoor brands, including Remington, Sitka, Sage, Shimano and Yeti and provides top of the line in-store services. The Field & Stream trademark is owned by American Sports Licensing Inc., and is not associated with Field & Stream Licenses Company, LLC or Field & Stream Magazine.  For more information, visit FieldandStreamShop.com.

Contact: Field & Stream – [email protected]

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