The new Sicklerville Hobby Lobby store will celebrate its grand opening on Oct. 5.
Crafters have been chomping at the bit since the March announcement that two Hobby Lobby stores were coming to South Jersey.
Finally, on Oct. 5, the new Hobby Lobby in Sicklerville will open it's doors for crafters in search of fabric, florals, frames, home accents, jewelry, paper crafting supplies and seasonal decorations.
The first Hobby Lobby opened in 1972 in Oklahoma and currently has more than 600 stores throughout the country.
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When the Sicklerville store was announced earlier this year, Hobby Lobby director of training and customer service Vincent Parker said approximately 70 new stores will open in the near future.
Hobby Lobby opens at 9 a.m. Oct. 5 and is located on 611 Cross Keys Road in Sicklerville.
The Washington Township Chamber of Commerce and Hobby Lobby will provide refreshments following the ribbon cutting.
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