Upcoming Cabelas of East Hartford, CT Events
Sept. 25 & 26, Sat. & Sun., NRA Recruiter, Quality Deer Management, Grilling with Katie, Connecticut Fly Fishing Association, Hunt Across America
NRA Recruiter
Have you always wanted to know more about the NRA or possibly become a member? Well, this is your chance to do so. Come and meet Jimmy Lyons, NRA Recruiter, and he will tell you the hundreds of reasons why you should join this American institution.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: In Front of the Store.
Quality Deer Management
QDM is a non-profit wildlife conservation organization dedicated to ensuring a high quality future for whitetail deer hunting. Come and meet the reps from QDM and find out all about them.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Hunting Department.
Grilling with Katie
The summer might be over, but it is never too late to grill. Stop by and meet our culinary school trained and expert outfitter Katie Trainer, and let her share some of her special recipes and let you sample her delicious grilled foods.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: In Front of the Store.
Connecticut Fly Fishing Association
The men of the Connecticut Fly Fishing Association will be here to demonstrate fly-tying techniques. If you have ever met them, get ready to laugh a lot and learn a lot. Stop by our Fly Shop and meet them in person.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Front of Fly Shop.
Hunt Across America
This nationwide tour allows hunting enthusiastic and gamers alike to be among the first to play the Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 & Cabela's North American Adventures video game on Wii, and XBOX 360. Those who stop by the tour will get their hands on TOP SHOT ELITE, the first of its kind wireless hunting controller for XBOX 360 & Playstation 3. This groundbreaking TOP SHOT ELITE will come bundled with Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 and will allow players to have an authentic hunting experience. This is something you have to see for yourself!
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Location: In Front of the Store.
Oct. 2, Sat., Handmade Knife Presentation/Knife Sharpening Demo
Handmade Knife Presentation/Knife Sharpening Demo
Jim Turecek has been a knife maker since 1979. He owns some of the finest knives in the world and will be displaying some of those knives on-site. Jim will be doing a slide presentation on how a handmade knife is crafted. Also, he will be doing a knife sharpening demo to show you how to keep your special treasure in perfect condition. In this age of mass production and computer controlled machines, you will appreciate the handwork & craftsmanship involved in creating a handmade knife.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Hunting Department.
Oct. 2, Sat., CT Boating & PWC/Jetski One-Day Certification Course
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.
Location: Conference Room by the Candlewood Grill.
Oct. 16 & 17, Sat. & Sun., Mike Sullivan World Champion Lumber Jack
Mike Sullivan World Champion Lumber Jack
Mike Sullivan has been involved in logging sports for the past 28 years. He is a five-time Hot Saw World Champion, two-time Gold Medalist at the ESPN Outdoor Games and former World Record Holder. He has more than 40 World Titles and over 180 Overall Lumber Jack Titles.
What more can we say? Mike will be carving outside in front of our store. Don't miss this opportunity to see a World Champion create a masterpiece right in front of your eyes!
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: In front of the store.
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.
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.
Sept. 25 & 26, Sat. & Sun., NRA Recruiter, Quality Deer Management, Grilling with Katie, Connecticut Fly Fishing Association, Hunt Across America
NRA Recruiter
Have you always wanted to know more about the NRA or possibly become a member? Well, this is your chance to do so. Come and meet Jimmy Lyons, NRA Recruiter, and he will tell you the hundreds of reasons why you should join this American institution.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: In Front of the Store.
Quality Deer Management
QDM is a non-profit wildlife conservation organization dedicated to ensuring a high quality future for whitetail deer hunting. Come and meet the reps from QDM and find out all about them.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Hunting Department.
Grilling with Katie
The summer might be over, but it is never too late to grill. Stop by and meet our culinary school trained and expert outfitter Katie Trainer, and let her share some of her special recipes and let you sample her delicious grilled foods.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: In Front of the Store.
Connecticut Fly Fishing Association
The men of the Connecticut Fly Fishing Association will be here to demonstrate fly-tying techniques. If you have ever met them, get ready to laugh a lot and learn a lot. Stop by our Fly Shop and meet them in person.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Front of Fly Shop.
Hunt Across America
This nationwide tour allows hunting enthusiastic and gamers alike to be among the first to play the Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 & Cabela's North American Adventures video game on Wii, and XBOX 360. Those who stop by the tour will get their hands on TOP SHOT ELITE, the first of its kind wireless hunting controller for XBOX 360 & Playstation 3. This groundbreaking TOP SHOT ELITE will come bundled with Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 and will allow players to have an authentic hunting experience. This is something you have to see for yourself!
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Location: In Front of the Store.
Oct. 2, Sat., Handmade Knife Presentation/Knife Sharpening Demo
Handmade Knife Presentation/Knife Sharpening Demo
Jim Turecek has been a knife maker since 1979. He owns some of the finest knives in the world and will be displaying some of those knives on-site. Jim will be doing a slide presentation on how a handmade knife is crafted. Also, he will be doing a knife sharpening demo to show you how to keep your special treasure in perfect condition. In this age of mass production and computer controlled machines, you will appreciate the handwork & craftsmanship involved in creating a handmade knife.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Hunting Department.
Oct. 2, Sat., CT Boating & PWC/Jetski One-Day Certification Course
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.
Location: Conference Room by the Candlewood Grill.
Oct. 16 & 17, Sat. & Sun., Mike Sullivan World Champion Lumber Jack
Mike Sullivan World Champion Lumber Jack
Mike Sullivan has been involved in logging sports for the past 28 years. He is a five-time Hot Saw World Champion, two-time Gold Medalist at the ESPN Outdoor Games and former World Record Holder. He has more than 40 World Titles and over 180 Overall Lumber Jack Titles.
What more can we say? Mike will be carving outside in front of our store. Don't miss this opportunity to see a World Champion create a masterpiece right in front of your eyes!
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: In front of the store.
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.
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.