MITCHELL — Ben Franklin Ace Hardware is celebrating 50 years of making memories with a special Christmas Open House and a weekend of holiday savings, inviting the community to join in the festivities Saturday, November 14.
The celebration will feature a live broadcast from WQRK and LiteFM on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, bringing holiday cheer to the store as customers stop in to celebrate the milestone.
The Christmas Open House savings will continue throughout the weekend, Friday through Sunday, with special discounts on a variety of seasonal and household items. Shoppers can receive 50% off artificial Christmas trees and ornaments, along with 20% off 2027 calendars, wind chimes, rugs, garden flags and select fabrics.
Saturday’s festivities will include additional opportunities to support local organizations while enjoying the celebration. The Mitchell Lions Club will sell chicken dinners in the parking lot, and Tri Kappa will offer desserts and puddings for purchase.
Guests will also have a chance to win a $300 Holiday Shopping Spree Extravaganza. The drawing will take place before 11:30 a.m. Saturday, and participants do not need to be present to win.
The anniversary celebration marks five decades of memories, holiday traditions and hometown shopping at Ben Franklin Ace Hardware in Mitchell. Community members are invited to stop by, take advantage of the weekend savings and help the store celebrate 50 years of serving the area.
