Family-friendly activities, music, food, and more on tap

Special to Iredell Free News

Lowry’s has opened a new and expanded store just down the road from its previous location in Harmony.

A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the new location at 3204 Harmony Highway.

The free event will feature family-friendly outdoor activities. There will be guests from Zootastic Park and Rescue Ranch, along with live music. NASCAR driver Ryan Newman will make a special guest appearance for autograph signing from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Sonrise Café and Traeger grilled food will be available.

There family behind this family-owned business also has some surprises planned for the day.

Patrons are asked to follow the recommended COVID-19 safety precautions while attending the grand opening.

The store will be open for shopping and will kick off the day with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“We are excited to continue offering the quality products our community has grown to depend on us to provide in a new and larger store,” the family said in a news release. “We are also excited about all the new products we’ve added, like hardware and apparel.”

Lowry’s will continue to provide feed and trucking services. The new store includes a gardening center, hardware, apparel, pet supplies and more.

Lowry’s was established in 1982 as Lowry Livestock Feeds. Scott Lowry began the feed and trucking company and later his wife Amy joined him. In recent years, two of their three children have also joined the business. The Lowry family is proud to meet the needs of local farmers, just as they have for the past 38 years. They are also looking forward to offering an expanded product line to better serve the community.