The grand opening of Skogen’s Festival Foods’ newest location in Hudson is set for 6 a.m. on Friday, November 8. The store, located at 1616 Crest View Drive, will be Festival’s 42nd location in Wisconsin and open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

“The Hudson community has been very welcoming,” said Mark Skogen, President and CEO of Skogen’s Festival Foods. “We’re looking forward to meeting more of our guests and providing them with an enjoyable shopping experience, excellent product quality and exceptional value.”

The Hudson store will offer a made-from-scratch bakery; an extensive meat selection and the largest selection of seafood in Wisconsin; an award-winning deli with a Picadeli® salad bar; a hot food bar; beer, wine & spirits; and natural and organic products. With an estimated 200 associates, the store also will offer catering services, Click N Go online shopping and convenient store pick-up.

Like many of Festival’s newer locations, the Hudson store will feature energy-efficient equipment. It will also include space for the Heroes Café, where veterans can meet weekly for coffee, donuts and conversation as well as a Brat Stand for nonprofit fundraising events. Additionally, the Hudson store will have an indoor Caribou Coffee kiosk, offering handcrafted beverages and food.

More details about grand opening and store events will be announced closer to Hudson’s store opening.