UPDATE 8/22/19 - Lidl has announced that they have moved their grand opening to Tuesday, September 10th. Click here for more details.

Original story follows.

It's been a long journey for the Lidl grocery store in Lacey Township, but the finishing touches are being put on the Route 9 location ahead of a late summer grand opening.

Going all the way back almost 3 years since the proposal for the Germany-based grocery chain first came to Lacey Township, they've been pretty efficient considering the groundbreaking was only 8 months ago.

With the work just about completed, Lidl today announced the details for the grand opening:

The ribbon cutting will be on Thursday, September 12th at 8:00 a.m.

The first 100 customers will get a gift card that could be worth anywhere from $5 to $100

And there will of course be plenty of samples, giveaways, games, and more.

In today's press release, Lidl touts their fresh baked goods, local produce, organic and gluten-free options, and much more.

You can be a part of the event at the new Lacey Township Lidl at 514 Route 9 in Lacey bright and early on September 12th.