Cabelas of East Hartford,CT Upcoming Events.
Sept. 18 & 19, Sat. & Sun., Cabela's/Ducks Unlimited Northeast Waterfowl Festival
Cabela's/Ducks Unlimited Northeast Waterfowl Festival
Cabela's is proud to be hosting this waterfowl and carving competition. This show combines all aspects of waterfowl. In addition to introducing a new carving show to the New England area, the festival provides a weekend of events and activities for the whole family, including dog trials and training seminars, carving and painting demonstrations and seminars with champion decoy carvers. Other highlights will include waterfowl taxidermist displays and seminars, carving and painting for the kids, educational programs; the Federal Junior duck stamp program display and live birds of prey. Entries and registration for the competition will be between 5pm-6pm on Friday, September 17 and on Saturday, September 18 between 8am-10am. The Festival and competition show will be from 10am - 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.
Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Outside the Store.
CT Boating & PWC/Jetski One-Day Certification Course
Safe Boating Connecticut will be teaching the CT Boating and PWC/Jet Ski certification class. The course is available in a one-day format on weekends either on Saturdays or Sundays throughout the year. This State Certification is widely known as a Boating and Jetski License and is required by Connecticut residents to operate boats and PWC in Connecticut waters. Certification is recognized by the Coast Guard and is valid throughout the country. Pre-registration is required. Please visit www.safeboatingconnecticut.com to register online or call (203)659-0414.
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Aug. 28, Sept. 18, Oct. 2
Location: Conference Room by the Candlewood Grill.
NRA Pistol Permit Class: Dates through December
NRA Pistol Permit Class
INSTRUCTOR: PETER OWENS
If you want to learn the basic knowledge, attitude and skills for safe handling of handguns, this is the class for you. You must be 21 years old to participate. This class is required for CT residents who wish to obtain their CT Pistol Permit. The fee per student is $120 (IT IS NON-REFUNDABLE) (Law Enforcement and Military discounts apply. Email instructor for details), which will cover all class materials, and is due at or before the first of the month in which you will be taking the class. The class limit is 15 students. The class will take place over 2 days (total of 10 hours). Payment will be accepted via cash, check or PayPal at pistolpeteowens@hotmail.com. If you have any questions, you can send them to the same email address.
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Sept. 18 & 19; Oct. 16 & 17; Nov. 20 & 21; Dec. 18 & 19
Location: Saturday at Cabela's and Sunday at Wolf's Indoor Range in Bristol.
How Much Is Your Gun Worth?
Did you know that we buy guns? Yes, we do. If you are looking to sell your gun, please stop by our Gun Library and let our expert outfitter help you to determine the current value of your firearm.
Daily, Store hours.
Location: Gun Library.
Fudge Samples
Guess what we have in 31 different flavors? Well, the answer is Cabela's own homemade fudge. With flavors like coconut, raspberry cheesecake, death by chocolate, and rum raisin, I bet you'll buy more than one. Stop by our General Store for a sample.
Every Weekend, Store hours.
Location: General Store
Fish Feeding Schedule
Mondays and Fridays
Join us at the aquarium for our "feeding frenzy." It doesn't take long for our fish to devour the minnows and night crawlers, so make sure you arrive a few minutes early for a good viewing spot! (Days and times are subject to change without notice)
12:00 p.m.
Location: Aquarium in Conservation Mountain.
Sept. 18 & 19, Sat. & Sun., Cabela's/Ducks Unlimited Northeast Waterfowl Festival
Cabela's/Ducks Unlimited Northeast Waterfowl Festival
Cabela's is proud to be hosting this waterfowl and carving competition. This show combines all aspects of waterfowl. In addition to introducing a new carving show to the New England area, the festival provides a weekend of events and activities for the whole family, including dog trials and training seminars, carving and painting demonstrations and seminars with champion decoy carvers. Other highlights will include waterfowl taxidermist displays and seminars, carving and painting for the kids, educational programs; the Federal Junior duck stamp program display and live birds of prey. Entries and registration for the competition will be between 5pm-6pm on Friday, September 17 and on Saturday, September 18 between 8am-10am. The Festival and competition show will be from 10am - 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.
Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Outside the Store.
CT Boating & PWC/Jetski One-Day Certification Course
Safe Boating Connecticut will be teaching the CT Boating and PWC/Jet Ski certification class. The course is available in a one-day format on weekends either on Saturdays or Sundays throughout the year. This State Certification is widely known as a Boating and Jetski License and is required by Connecticut residents to operate boats and PWC in Connecticut waters. Certification is recognized by the Coast Guard and is valid throughout the country. Pre-registration is required. Please visit www.safeboatingconnecticut.com to register online or call (203)659-0414.
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Aug. 28, Sept. 18, Oct. 2
Location: Conference Room by the Candlewood Grill.
NRA Pistol Permit Class: Dates through December
NRA Pistol Permit Class
INSTRUCTOR: PETER OWENS
If you want to learn the basic knowledge, attitude and skills for safe handling of handguns, this is the class for you. You must be 21 years old to participate. This class is required for CT residents who wish to obtain their CT Pistol Permit. The fee per student is $120 (IT IS NON-REFUNDABLE) (Law Enforcement and Military discounts apply. Email instructor for details), which will cover all class materials, and is due at or before the first of the month in which you will be taking the class. The class limit is 15 students. The class will take place over 2 days (total of 10 hours). Payment will be accepted via cash, check or PayPal at pistolpeteowens@hotmail.com. If you have any questions, you can send them to the same email address.
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Sept. 18 & 19; Oct. 16 & 17; Nov. 20 & 21; Dec. 18 & 19
Location: Saturday at Cabela's and Sunday at Wolf's Indoor Range in Bristol.
How Much Is Your Gun Worth?
Did you know that we buy guns? Yes, we do. If you are looking to sell your gun, please stop by our Gun Library and let our expert outfitter help you to determine the current value of your firearm.
Daily, Store hours.
Location: Gun Library.
Fudge Samples
Guess what we have in 31 different flavors? Well, the answer is Cabela's own homemade fudge. With flavors like coconut, raspberry cheesecake, death by chocolate, and rum raisin, I bet you'll buy more than one. Stop by our General Store for a sample.
Every Weekend, Store hours.
Location: General Store
Fish Feeding Schedule
Mondays and Fridays
Join us at the aquarium for our "feeding frenzy." It doesn't take long for our fish to devour the minnows and night crawlers, so make sure you arrive a few minutes early for a good viewing spot! (Days and times are subject to change without notice)
12:00 p.m.
Location: Aquarium in Conservation Mountain.