There will be giveaways but no big prize this time around

Apr 22, 2008 20:26 GMT  ·  By

The newest Apple Retail Store is set to open its doors in Fair Oaks, Virginia, on Saturday, April 26th, at 10 AM. There will be giveaways, as usual, but no big prize this time. The Fair Oaks Apple Retail Store is the sixth in Virginia, and the 11th in the metro District of Columbia area.

As usual, again, the news comes via ifoAppleStore that never fails to inform the world of Apple's latest store openings. ifoAppleStore is responsible for most news and information about Apple Inc's retail stores. "The grand opening of the Fair Oaks (Virg.) retail store is scheduled for this Saturday, April 26th at 10 a.m. As is now customary, there will be 1,000 commemorative T-shirts given away, but no prize giveaways," the website posts.

The same source also confirms that the Fair Oaks Apple Retail Store is the sixth such store to open its doors in Virginia, and the 11th store in the metro District of Columbia area.

How to get here, you ask? The Apple Store is located in the Fair Oaks Mall, at 11750 Fair Oaks in Fairfax, Virginia. It is centrally placed on the lower level of the mall between Express and Talbots, Apple says. Coming from the North, you need to take the Fairfax County Parkway S to US-50 East. After approximately 2 miles, take the slight right toward Fair Oaks Mall. Take the next left to enter Fair Oaks Mall. Coming from the South, you will have to take the Fairfax County Parkway N to the West Ox Road exit. Turn right at Fair Lakes Parkway. After approximately 0.5 miles turn right to enter Fair Oaks Mall.

If you live in the East side of Virginia, take I-66 West to exit 57B to merge onto US-50. Take the left exit towards Fair Oaks Shopping Center. Fair Oaks Mall will be located to your right. If you're from the West, you should take I-66 East to exit 57B to merge onto US-50. Take the left exit towards Fair Oaks Shopping Center. Keep left at the fork to continue to Fair Oaks Mall.

Keep an eye out for those giveaway T-shirts if you happen to drop by there. Share your impressions afterwards if you will.