It has become Dexter's hometown version of the great "Black Friday" specials.

Weber's Ben Franklin will be a beehive of activity Friday and Saturday, as the after-Thanksgiving shoppers will stream into the Dexter store for great bargains.

Storeowner Joe Weber says they have been holding Black Friday specials for "at least 15 years" and they are prepared for Friday's big day. Christmas trees and wreaths, decorations and more are stocked and ready for the holiday season.

Armed with the special coupon, shoppers will be able to take advantage of Ben Franklin’s extensive line of holiday decorations, crafts and gifts. Two special coupons are featured on the ShowMe Times.  One coupon is for 25 percent off any regular item on Friday and Saturday. The second coupon if for 50 percent off any regular items, and is good only from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. on Friday morning.

Weber’s Ben Franklin has been a Dexter tradition for over 100 years. The store began in 1909 with Edward Weber, Joe’s grandfather. His father, Ernest assumed management in the 1920s, and Joe continues the family tradition.

Weber’s is located at 31 East Stoddard, at the corner of Stoddard and Locust streets. Holiday store hours are 8 a.m until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Weber and store manager Donna West will open the doors at 7 a.m. this Friday for shoppers.

Shoppers may print the special COUPON from the ShowMe Times to take advantage of the great deals at Weber’s Ben Franklin this Friday and Saturday.