The Bailey’s Crossroads’ Giant Food located at 3480 South Jefferson Street in Falls Church will debut its renovations with a grand reopening celebration Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16. The festivities will begin with a ribbon cutting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday and continue through the weekend with raffles, tastings, and prizes throughout the weekend. Friday from 3 – 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from noon – 5 p.m., customers will receive a treasure map encouraging them to explore store changes and compete for a chance to win free groceries for a month. Raffles, tastings, and prizes will also be available in the store.

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