Some big box stores like Fred Meyers will have Thanksgiving door buster sales, but most local shops will stick to opening on Black Friday with deals extending to Small Business Saturday.
Si Zimmerman with Kenai Peninsula Harley Davidson said they will not be having any late night Thanksgiving sales and commented on early Black Friday openings.
Zimmerman: “I think it’s pretty crazy and I think it’s gotten out of hand but if you want to get up early in the morning and go stand in line for that TV then more power to you.”
He added that they are sticking to their normal store hours on Friday and working to ease shipping near the holidays.
Zimmerman: “There’s always going to be some store specials but our main attraction this year is the free shipping anywhere in the United States. If you’ve got that obscure family member, I’ve got something for them I promise and again we’ll gift wrap it, package it, and take it to the post office for you and you leave with a tracking number to make sure it gets to where it’s going and that service is free, it’s no charge and I don’t see how we could make it any easier for Christmas shopping.”
KSRM also compiled a list of event happenings the day after Thanksgiving in order of time they start.
5am
Fred Meyer will run sales from 5 am-1 pm.
Home Depot in Kenai has been stocking up with discounts on appliances and more, starting at 5am and running all day while supplies last.
New Beginnings Fitness will open at 5 am and from 5 am-6 am be offering a two months for $80 membership, with price increases every hour until 9 am. They are also a crossfit affiliate and their Big Guns Trainers will be offering a discount of buy three months, get one month free.
6am
Sportsman’s Warehouse in Soldotna will run doorbusters from 6am-10am Friday, including but one pair of socks, get one for $1.oo, and new merchandise continuing over the next week.
Thompson’s Log Gift & Jewelry will have 50% until 7am, then 40% off until 8am, then 30% off until 9 am, and everything 10% off until 2 pm. They will also have their traditional fresh cookies
8am
Beemun’s Variety will open at 8am Friday and have sales both upstairs and downstairs which will continue on to Small Business Saturday
Local RadioShack dealer Peninsula Electronics will open at 8 am with deals on Beats Headphones, tablets, flash drives and more and the sales will continue at 10 am Saturday.
9am
Sweeney’s in Soldotna will start the sale at 8am Friday with coffee giveaways, with the sale continuing Saturday
10am
Black Dog Firearms has a storewide sale beginning at 10am Friday and continuing Saturday
The Arts and Crafts Fair at the Kenai Central High School will host local vendors on Friday and Saturday from 10am to 5pm
The Black Friday Holiday Bazaar at the Challenger Learning Center will run 10am-5pm Friday and Saturday
Kenai Peninsula Harley Davidson, Big Black Friday and Small Business Saturday 10am-6pm both days.
11am
Christmas Comes to Kenai at the Kenai Visitor’s Center with a visit from a special “jolly” guest
Stanley Ford in Kenai will hold a special Black Friday Sale from 11 am-5 pm
6pm
Kenai Chamber bonfire and electric lights parade at Spur View and Frontage Road
7pm
Kenai fireworks with accompanying music on KSRM’s FM stations (96.5FM, 100.1FM, & 106.9FM)
