Phillips Old Home Days kicks off next week dailybulldog.com/db/features/phillips-old-home-days-kicks-off-next-week/ By Ben Hanstein A crowd fills Main Street before the Phillips Old Home Days parade. This year's parade begins at 5 p.m. on Friday. Aug. 18. PHILLIPS - Next week's eight-day schedule of contests, book sales and talent shows will conclude with a busy weekend on Aug. 18 and 19, as the annual Old Home Days arrives with its eclectic mix of lumbering competitions, trains, frog jumping contests and, of course, the Old Home Days parade Friday afternoon. Sponsored by the Phillips Chamber of Commerce, the festival begins Saturday, Aug. 11 and run through Sunday, Aug. 19. The bulk of the events fall on Friday, Aug. 17, Saturday, Aug. 18, and Sunday, Aug. 19. The headliner is the Old Home Days Parade on Friday at 5 p.m. down Main Street, sponsored by the Phillips/Strong Lions Club. This year's theme is "Rock and Roll is here to stay," which covers fairly wide ground. Other Friday events include the return of Wonderland for the 13th year, sponsored by the Morning Bridge Center and Friends of Wonderland. Held at 37 Main Street, the event features 15 booths of costumes, sno-cones and puppet shows for children. Wonderland will run from 1 to 6 p.m. The annual Chicken & Baked Bean BBQ will be held that night from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Phillips Community House on Main Street. That night, a street dance event will run on Main Street from 7Z30 until 10Z30 p.m. Sponsored by Edmunds' Market, the event will feature DJ Dreamin' Big. Saturday includes the fifth annual Cancer Remembrance Walk at 8 a.m., with registration opening at 7Z30 a.m. at the old Skowhegan Savings Bank. All proceeds will go to a local resident that is battling cancer. Other organized activities include the Paul G. Whittemore road race at 9 a.m., with registration in front of the library, and the annual bicycle race at 11 a.m., in memory of Derek Searles and Darlene Rowe.
Also Saturday is the lumbering competition at 9 a.m. in the parking lot at the Indulge Salon & Spa on Route 4. Events will include the bucksaw, the dot-split, the cross-cut and more. This year's honored lumberman is Clint Abbott, with the event being made possible by the Narrow Gauge Rider's ATV club. Those interested in the Frog Jumping Contest should bring their contestants to Main Street in front of The Local Bull at 1 p.m. Any sized frog is acceptable. That night, a Sock Hop-themed dance will be held at the Phillips Area Community Center from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday evening. The no-alcohol, adult-only event will feature DJ D-James spinning tunes. 50s era attire is encouraged. On Sunday, Bob Parker's annual Children's Parade for up to age 9 will be held on Main Street. The annual Donnie Fournier Memorial Truck Pull will be held at noon at the Northwoods Pulling Track on Route 4. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be train rides at The Dill Woods. There will also be special evening departures Friday evening at 8Z30 p.m. and 9 p.m. This year's honored couple for the Old Home Days is Dick and Pam Matthews. After moving to Phillips nearly a decade ago, the Matthews have served on the town's Revitalization Committee, an initiative started by the selectmen that led to the creation of the Phillips Farmers' Market and the Sandy River Business Association. Both have been active with the renovation of the PACC, the Phillips Follies variety show and other local goings on. Schedule of Events Saturday, Aug. 11 9 a.m. 12 p.m. - Amateur Photo Contest - At the Shadagee Common Room; FMI Call Trish at 639-1019. - Categories include: scenery, animals, people, black & white, professional. - Framed Photos must be at least a 5x7 and no larger than 11x13. All photos must be picked up by noon at Sunday, Aug. 19. - Event made possible by The North Franklin Snowmobile Club Sunday, Aug. 12 11 a.m. - Bill Robichaud Memorial Volleyball Tournament - Event will be held at The North Franklin Park - Registration begins at 10 a.m. Cost is $30/team Tuesday, Aug. 14 6 p.m. - 8th Grade Talent Show Phillips Elementary School Wednesday, Aug. 15 10 a.m. - Phillips Public Library Thrift Shop & Book Sale 6 p.m. - Old Home Days Cribbage doubles only - Event held at The American Legion Hall on Depot Street Thursday, Aug. 16 10 a.m. - Phillips Public Library Thrift Shop & Book Sale - Event will be held indoors during Library hours
3 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Flower Show - Bring entries to Shadagee Apartment Community Room. Viewing will be Friday from 10AM-5PM and Saturday 10AM-3PM. All entries must be removed between 3PM and 5PM on Saturday. FMI contact Cindy Farrington at 256-0335 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. - 4th annual North Franklin Sportsmenʼs Club Barbeque - Event will be held at 71 Main Street southern-style spare ribs, homemade salads, coleslaw, roll and a beverage for $12 person (children under 12, $8) At 5Z00 PM there will be a Rock-Paper- Scissors Tournament with some great prizes awarded to the top three participants. Sponsored by Edmundsʼ Market and Pine State Beverage 7 p.m. - Elvis Impersonator, Don Boudreau is a well known and popular solo Elvis tribute artist from Sidney, Maine who has performed throughout the country with his lively renditions of Elvis Presley performances. Join us for a rocking good time! - At the Phillips Area Community Center Friday, Aug. 17. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Phillips Community Church - Sit and enjoy coffee and snacks under the tent in front of the Congregational Church 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Open House @ The Phillips Historical Society 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Narrow Gauge Quilt Show - Event held at the Congregational Church 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Flower Show Viewing - Shadagee Apartment Community Room 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 8Z30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Train Rides @ The Dill Woods - Train rides will occur on the hour 1 p.m. 6 p.m. Wonderland - A magical festival for children of all ages. Faery wings, crowns, wands, pirate hats, face painting, fishing for a prize, puppet show, Faerie Queen, balloons, sno-cones and more! - Event held at Suzy Sandersʼ home on 37 Main St. Event is sponsored by the Morning Bridge Center and Friends of Wonderland 12 p.m. Sunset Airplane Rides by Morgan Aviation Lindberg Airport - Event sponsored by The Sandy River Flying Club 1 p.m. 4 p.m. - Open House @ The Agricultural Building - Agricultural Building located at the entrance of North Franklin Park 4 p.m. 7 p.m. - Annual Chicken BBQ - Event held at The Phillips Community House on Main Street - Per plate fee applies and only available while supplies last 5 p.m. - Listen for Bob Bealʼs cannon to signal the start of the parade!!!
5 p.m. - 61st Annual Old Home Days Parade! - ALL entries MUST be at North Franklin Park by 4 p.m. - Event made possible by The Phillips/Strong Lions Club 7Z30 p.m. - 10Z30 p.m. - Street Dance - Event held on Main Street - Featuring DJ Dreamin' Big - Event made possible by Edmundsʼ Market Saturday, Aug. 18. 6 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Breakfast with the Sandy River Flying Club - Held at The Lindbergh Airport on Route 4 - Airplane rides by Morgan Aviation from 8Z00AM 3Z00PM - Event sponsored by The Sandy River Flying Club 8 a.m. - Sixth Annual Cancer Remembrance Walk - Registration at former Skowhegan Savings Bank beginning at 7Z30AM - Donations accepted. ALL proceeds will go to a local resident battling cancer - FMI please contact Yolanda Smith at 639-3963 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Open House at The Phillips Historical Society 9 a.m. - Annual Lumbering Competition - Event held in the parking lot of Indulge Salon & Spa on Route 4 - All ages welcome! Contests include bucksaw, dot-split, cross-cut & more - FMI please contact Tim Arms at 639-2025 - Event made possible by Northwoods Pulling Track 9 a.m. - Paul G. Whittemore Road Race - Event held on Main Street (in front of Phillips Library) - Register early in front of the Phillips Library - All ages are welcome to join in on the fun - Entry fees of $1 to $5 depending on age - Event made possible by Bruce Manzer Hot Mix Plant 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Flower Show Viewing - Shadagee Apartment Community Room 10 a.m. - noon - Inaugural Eco Tours of Fox Carlton Pond - hosted by Tina Rose - reservations by calling 491-5865 - limited to 4 people per tour 10 a.m. - Phillips Public Library Thrift Shop & Book Sale - Event will be held indoors during Library hours 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Train Rides @ The Dill Woods 11 a.m. - Annual Bicycle Race - Register early in front of The Phillips Public Library - Ages 1-17 welcome
- Event sponsored by Marcus Rowe & Lisa Hill - In memory of Derek Searles and Darlene Rowe 12 p.m. - Horse Pulling - Horse pulls held at North Franklin Park - Event made possible by Tuttleʼs Auto Sales of New Sharon 1 p.m. - Frog Jumping Contest - Event held on Main Street (in front of The Local Bull) - Bring your own frog, any size will do - Event made possible by The Local Bull 3 p.m. - Bathtub Races Toothaker Pond - FMI call Jodi Schroeder at 639-2338 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Sock Hop with DJ James-D - at the PACC - No alcohol, adults only. Sunday, Aug. 19. 6 a.m. 11 a.m. - Breakfast with The Sandy River Flying Club - Held at The Lindbergh Airport on Route 4 - Airplane rides by Morgan Aviation from 8Z00AM 3Z00PM - Event sponsored by The Sandy River Flying Club 9 a.m. - Annual Chicken Shoot - Event held at North Franklin Park - FMI call Dan at 639-1011 - Event sponsored by Edmundsʼ Market 11 a.m. - Bob Parkerʼs Annual Childrenʼs Parade - Event held on Main Street; if raining it will be at the Phillips Area Community Center - All drawings will be held after The Childrenʼs Parade - Sponsored by the White Elephant 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Train Rides @ The Dill Woods - Train rides will occur on the hour 11 a.m. - Northwoods Pulling Track Truck Pulls - Northwoods Pulling Track is located on Route 4 - Truck pulls will begin at 12Z00PM, registration begins at 11Z00AM - ALL proceeds raised will go to benefit local charities - Event is sponsored by Northwoods Pull Track & Mud Runs 1 p.m. - Dennis McLaughlin Memorial Horseshoe Tournament - Event sponsored by North Franklin Horseshoe Club - Event held at North Franklin Park 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Open House @ The Phillips Historical Society
1 p.m. - Duck Derby - Watch your duck from the bridge in town - Ducks may be purchased at The Phillips Public Library during regular hours - Event sponsored by The Phillips Public Library