Opening on the holiday "simply not worth it:" Blain's Farm and Fleet CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day

JANESVILLE (WITI) -- Blain's Farm and Fleet has announced it will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day.

The company says the decision is in keeping with tradition and honoring its valued associated and their families.

Blain’s Farm and Fleet is family owned and operated by Jane Blain Gilbertson, daughter of co-founder Bert Blain and his brother, Claude. The company was established in 1955.

Gilbertson issued the following comments in a statement to FOX6 News:


Blain’s Farm & Fleet stores are specialty discount retailers with 36 retail stores throughout Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin and online at www.farmandfleet.com. The company remains steadfast in its commitment to offering customers high quality products, competitive prices and reliable service.

Blain's Farm & Fleet has a "Thanksgiving Values" sale running from November 13th through November 23rd. CLICK HERE to shop the sale online.