We have a brand new load of new, name brand athletic shoes. New Balance, Nike, Asics, Under Armour and more.

All athletic shoes are $35/pair this weekend only. We have mens, women’s, unisex & children’s sizes.

Thanks to the Arkansas sales tax holiday, they’re sales-tax free too!

At Focker’s.

It was such a great deal we couldn’t resist. You shouldn’t resist either. Scurry on in.

Applewood’s Prime Pack Golden Delicious Apples . . . $1.00 per 3 pound bag

Watermelon . . . $3.50 each
(they’re from Mexico, not the exploding Chinese kind)

Unloading trucks now. More bargains to follow….

Most Fockershoppers remember Katie Z who joined us last summer and who quickly distinguished herself as the “The Focker with the Most Self-Created Titles.”

Katie named herself the Arms Distribution Specialist and seized control of the Focker price gun arsenal. We all grumbled when we had to exchange a driver’s license to check out Focker work tools. Then Katie Z had a little episode wherein she moved to Oakland for a while. Adrift without Katie Z’s stern supervision, the rest of us spent the winter losing every tape dispenser, price gun, pen and pencil.

Katie Z named herself the “Boss of Fridays,” which is an important task wherein Katie Z tells us how to dress. (For the record, yesterday was “Tacky Hawaiian Shirt Day,” in honor of Cid who is having a little episode and returning to Hawaii for a while.)

But, quite possibly, Katie Z’s most important task is “Signage Chairman.” The Prodigal Focker has been busily explaining things ever since she returned from Oakland. You can see Katie Z’s work both uptown and downtown. Here are a few samples from this weekend’s parking lot and deck sale:

As seen on a Coleman Party Dock in the Big Focker parking lot.

Coleman water toys are on sale today both uptown (2100 E Van Buren) and downtown on the Focker’s Mercantile deck (12 1/2 S Main.)

Obviously you need this scene in your fabulous life. Proof that Fockers care.

Coleman camp chair. River hat. Zebco Hot Rods Youth Spinning Combo.

Let Fockers help you take advantage of all the fish that washed over from Idaho in last week’s monsoon.

Pomegranate Acai Martini Mix. Guaranteed to increase your sexy by 50% or more.

Give us a case.

Maybe two.

The get this stuff the hell out of here we can’t stand to look at it any more sale continues today at Focker’s.

Uptown at 2100 E Van Buren – 9 am to 7 pm.

Downtown across from Basin Park – 10 am to 6 pm.

If you get thirsty while enjoying today’s celebration of Africa in the Ozarks c’mon over to Focker’s Mercantile. We have icy cold Coca Cola on tap.

When last seen we were asking, “So… what should Focker’s name their new Spring Street location? and promising to open March 18.

Which we did, in what retail folks like to call a “soft opening,” otherwise known as opening the doors and telling customers, “Hey! Just kick that box out of your way and c’mon in!”

We’ve had a few distractions since March 18th including, but not limited to:

• Deciding that one Spring Street location was not big enough for all the stuff so, instead of opening one new store, we opened two.

• Deciding that, once the two new stores were open, we needed to play our favorite game of “Focker Chess” which, in this case, is a matter of moving everything from uptown to downtown, downstairs to upstairs, downtown to uptown, upstairs to downstairs… and on and on…all without the benefit of Clark and Kitty the Pink Focklift.

• Deciding to go a little bit crazy with our neighbors at Moksh’a and Kaleidokites on the Grand Illumination for Eureka’s May Festival of the Arts.

  Here are some of the 200 lanterns that decorate our little corner of the world for the month of May. —>

  It’s a job that took longer than we thought it would, thanks to the recent rainstorms and 40 mph winds, so we’d just like to say, “thank you” to Angelo the bicycle cop for chasing lanterns down AR Highway 23. Another big “thanks” goes to John and Bill for corralling rogue lanterns on the New Delhi patio.

  High five, guys!

Anyway.

The new stores are now ready to keep regular hours and most of the boxes are out of the way.

Locations

Folks who are familiar with Eureka Springs geography will be unsurprised to learn that both new stores have addresses but neither one is actually on a street.

‘Nother Focker’s Discount Outlet is theoretically located at 1 Spring and Focker’s Mercantile is theoretically located at 12 1/2 S Main.

Forget that.

Just stand in Basin Park and look across the street. Both locations are right across the bridge. General Merchandise (‘Nother Focker’s) on the left; Grocery (Focker’s Mercantile) on the right.

The downtown stores are currently open 10-6… ‘Nother Focker’s is open Thursday through Sunday. Focker’s Mercantile is open every day except Wednesday.

We know. It’s confusing. We’ll clear it up as we post along.

Meanwhile… if you want to know if we’re there or if we have something in particular downtown, the downtown phone number is 479-253-7879.

Big Focker’s is also open 7 days a week, 9 to 7, 2100 E Van Buren (Hwy 62E). Phone: 479-253-5911.

That’s right, folks. Free grass!

Buy an Easter basket ($2.50 – $3.00) and get the free grass to fill it up. But wait! There’s more stuff to fill baskets with. Like ….

Cadbury Orange Creme Eggs …. 4 for $1.00

Mak’n Faces & Sea Babies Gummies . . . 4 for $1.00

Easter Whirler Lollipops . . . $.50 each

PLUS lots of small toys and fun basket-filler candy like M&M Candy Fans . . . $.50 each

Don’t forget your Dudley Dip an Egg . . . $.75 each.

Or, for the discriminating egg-dipper, Betty Crocker Gel Colors . . . $1.00/4 pack – complete with egg-dipping instructions on the box.

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We have two new truckloads in this week–one general grocery and one gourmet and organic. We’re tossing the place to make room for the new stuff. Come see.

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Focker’s is open 7 days a week from 9 to 7 at 2100 E Van Buren (62 E)

‘Nother Focker’s at 1 Spring and Focker’s Mercantile at 12 1/2 S Main are currently open Thursday – Sunday 9-6. Extended days/hours are coming soon. Come see us downtown!

The downtown store (which we hope y’all will help us name) will open on March 18th and will stock a variety of products including a little gourmet and convenience grocery, department store clothing (including prom and formal dresses for those who are getting ready for special, upcoming occasions!), Coleman product, housewares and deeply-discounted, high-end small kitchen appliances, and just about anything else we can cram into that small space.

The rest of the story is here: Geekfest

That is what we’d truly like to be. Because if we were an Oscar Mayer wiener, we’d be on sale at Focker’s this week.

We bought out a store that’s sort of like Fockers. But not. Because, really, what store is like Focker’s?

One of the first bargains off the truck comes from Oscar Mayer. Our bologna has a first name and so does our…

Selects Premium Smoked Uncured Franks (no nitrite or nitrate added) . . . . $1.50 / 1 lb

Smoked Uncured Bacon (no nitrite or nitrate added) . . . $1.25 / 12 oz

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast . . . $1.75 / 1.5 lb family size

Deli Fresh Grilled Chicken Breast . . . . . . . . . . $1.50 / 6 oz

Deli Fresh oven Roasted Turkey Breast . . . . . . $1.50 / 9 oz

Cotto Salami . . . . . $1.50 / 1 lb

Turkey Ham . . . . . $1.50 /1 lb

Smoked Ham . . . . $1.50 / 1 lb

Speaking of Ham . . .

Faster than a speeding bullet.
More powerful than a locomotive.
Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.

Look! Up in the sky!
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Openman!

Oh. No. Wait. That’s Nathan…caught in the act of using his amazing superpowers to load the truck with more fabulous Focker bargains.

We’ve gathered a truly remarkable collection this time and all the Fockers will be using our superpowers (and the focklifts) to get the new stuff on the floor. We’ll keep you posted as we roll the new stuff out.

Housekeeping note: As is our custom, store hours will return to 9 – 7 with the return of Daylight Savings Time.

We have a couple of cracked things for sale today–like cracked olive salad and cracked wheat–plus our usual ridiculously low prices on everything. Why? Because we’ve cracked up!

In today’s episode of Cheap Eatin’ at Focker’s:

	Ziyad Cracked (Bulgur) Wheat It’s not just for Tabbouleh any more. Bulgur is versatile. Use it as a breakfast cereal, as a substitute for rice, to extend (or instead of) meat. There are a few gazillion recipes here.	1 # package: $ .50
	That Pickle Guy Cracked Olive Salad Olives, red peppers, celery & spices to spice up your sandwich, salad or pasta. Hey. It’s just a quarter. Pretty low-risk dining investment.	8 oz jar: $ .25
	Betty Crocker Potato Buds Our bud Betty would like us to point out that Potato Buds are gluten free.	13.75 oz box: $ .75
	Cocoa Clodhoppers Chocolate covered graham goodness. Like the bag says, “Try ‘em!”	each: $ .10
	McCormick Gourmet Collection Cocoa Chile Blend Sweet & spicy addition to soups, sauces, drinks & desserts. Try the recipes here.	big jar: $1.25

Need help? Need a cart?

Look for a well-dressed Focker Greeter.

Nathan & Sergio wonder where their blue vests are

Here are a few of the great deals you’ll find in our Big Deal(!) Grocery Row.

Focker’s is closed today (1/20/11) due to weather but Dean Fanning is ‘dozing the parking lot as we type so come in and eat hearty tomorrow!

Cheap Eatin’ Deals:

	Ole! A Taste of Mexico All Kinds of Tortillas Xtreme Wellness High Fiber Burrito Grande Flour Soft Taco Flour Corn	package: $ .50 5 pk for $1.00 case: $2.00
	Help! Help your hamburger! Hambuger Helper According to Casey’s extensive examination in the Focker Test Kitchens, Hamburger-free Helper makes a pretty good side dish.	package: $.75
	Soy Milk or Rice Milk Make the Happy Cows even happier by enjoying a wide variety of shelf stable, non-dairy beverages. Plain Vanilla Chocolate Organic Whole Grain . . . and more!	carton: $1.00
	Organic Sesame Tahini Limited quantities available at this low price. Stock up!	jar: $1.00
	Portable Power-Snacking Tostitos Scoops – 7/8 oz	Each: $ .10 20 for $1.00
	Spectrum Organic Dry Roasted Flax Seed	package: $1.00
	Imported from Israel Beigel & Beigel Mega Sesame Stick Pretzels	package: $ .50
	It even comes with its own baking pan! Potato Kugel Mix	package: $ .50
	Organic snackin’ Three Pepper Tortilla Chips	package: $ 1.25 case: $12.00
	Heat and Eat Organic Brown Rice Bowls	each: $ .25
	Angie’s Artisan Treats Kettle Corn It’s tasty. It’s all natural. It’s gluten & allergy free. It’s kosher.	big bag: $ .50
	100% Whole Grain Granola Cookies	box: $ .50
	Whole grain. Calcium fortified. Gluten Free. Mini Munchies Rice Snacks White Cheddar Mild Cheddar Apple & Cinnamon	package: $ .50