<p><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/schnucks_50_july_2013_BODY.jpg" alt="images071613" />50 years ago on July 31, 1963, Schnuck Markets opened its first store – a 27,000 square-foot location 11945 Manchester Road in Des Peres, Missouri. Now, store employees and affiliates are gearing up for its anniversary celebration kicking off July 31, 2013.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The Schnucks operation in Des Peres has led the way in innovation, according to Store Manager Ken Ringkamp. “Not only did the original store feature Schnucks first dine-in restaurant, it included several specialty departments considered ahead of their time for the day including an ‘old-time’ delicatessen, carryout foods, gourmet foods, a ham bar, and a 150-foot-long produce display,” said Ringkamp.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Chairman and CEO Scott Schnuck recalls the original store opening when he was just 13 years old which he attended with his father, Don, and uncle Ed. “From the beginning, we’ve enjoyed a strong partnership with the Des Peres community and it’s because of their loyalty and support that we were able to build the beautiful store we all enjoy today,” Schnuck said.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The company has planned five days of fun events for customers of all ages including a ribbon cutting 50 years to the day of the first. “Our long-time customers will enjoy seeing some of the familiar faces at our ribbon cutting as well as share in the refreshments and join in the activities,” said Ringkamp.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Congratulations on reaching this milestone! From AndNowUKnow.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Schnucks Des Peres 50th Anniversary Celebration Events (July 31 – Aug. 4)<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Wednesday, July 31<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Ribbon Cutting 50 years to the day after the original store opening (9 a.m.)<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• OscarMayer Wiener Mobile (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Baseball-themed Fun starting at 5 p.m. featuring Fredbird (5 - 6 p.m.), a Budweiser Clydesdale (6 – 8 p.m.) and traditional ball park snacks.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Thursday, Aug. 1<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Storewide sampling of Missouri-made products<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Produce farmers market on the parking lot (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.)</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Friday, Aug. 2<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Barbeque on the parking lot (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.)<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Family evening featuring face painting and balloons animals (3 -7 p.m.)<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Storytelling for kids on the mezzanine (7 – 9 p.m.)</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Saturday, Aug. 3<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Turn back the calendar five decades – 60s music will be featured in the store while teammates don their way back “threads.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Produce farmers market on the parking lot (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.)<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Seafood Road Show (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.)</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Sunday, Aug. 4<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Storewide sampling<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Character Appearances (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• Seafood Road Show (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.)</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.schnucks.com/index.asp" target="_new">Schnucks</a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
