Event Date:  Repeats every day until Sun Sep 29 2024 . September 27, 2024 (All day) September 28, 2024 (All day) September 29, 2024 (All day) by Kelsey Penrose On the day after Labor Day, the new Ace Hardware at Topsy Lane in Carson City opened its doors for a soft opening and this week, they will celebrate their official grand opening all weekend long. Ace Hardware is a popular home improvement and hardware store that has a few long-established stores in Gardnerville and Reno, but this is the first in the capital city. The store offers everything from power tools to paint, kitchen wares to bird houses, plumbing to patios and everything in between. According to owner Aaron Wickstrom, he decided to open a location for the popular hardware store in Carson City because of his love for the region. “People are great and friendly, and it reminds me of the small city-town I grew up in,” said Wickstrom, who grew up between central California and northern Minnesota. “I just love the area, everyone has been so nice and welcoming.” What Wickstrom said sets Ace Hardware apart from competitors is customer service. “We make it a point to excel in customer service,” Wickstrom said. “We have a lot of retired people who worked in trades who bring that level of expertise. Even if we don’t know the answer, we know how to figure it out to solve the issue.” The grand opening at Ace Hardware begins Friday and continues through Sunday. Each day brings unique deals, Wickstrom said, as well as raffles. On Friday, they’ll be raffling off a Milwaukee cordless drill set; on Saturday, a Webber gas grill and on Sunday, a two burner Blackstone griddle. In addition, on Saturday and Sunday, there will be a number of things to snack on, including pizza and tri-tip samples on Saturday, free coffee and donuts on Sunday, and free ice cream both days. The official ribbon cutting will be taking place at 10 a.m. Friday. Grand opening hours for this weekend are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Ace Hardware is located at 971 Topsy Ln. Suite 334, in the old Pier 1/Spirt Store location. For more information, stop by the store or call (775) 434-1030.