The 59th annual Old Home Days parade rolls through Phillips

There’s plenty of Old Home Days events going on over this weekend. Here is the schedule:

Saturday, Aug. 20.

6 a.m. – 11 a.m. –  Breakfast with The Sandy River Flying Club
– Event held at The Lindbergh Airport on Route 4
– Airplane rides by Morgan Aviation available from 8 a.m. until sunset
– Event sponsored by The Sandy River Flying Club

8 a.m. – Fourth Annual Cancer Remembrance Walk
– Registration at Skowhegan Savings Bank beginning at 7:30 a.m.
– 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. –  Narrow Gauge Quilt Show
– Event held at the Congregational Church in downtown Phillips

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Open House at The Phillips Historical Society with an Arts & Crafts Fair hosting local artists and merchants

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. – Phillips Public Library Thrift Shop & Book Sale
– Event held indoors during library hours

10:30 a.m. – Fly Rod Crosby Trail Tour
– Free guided hike, downtown walk. Meet at PACC at 10:30 a.m., end at approximately noon. FMI contact Betsy Squibb at 639-3432

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Train Rides @ The Dill Woods – Be on-board the train for re-enactments of train raids done by Civil War Reenactors
– Raids sponsored by The Little White Church Antiques

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 Tuttle’s 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 Marie Pillsbury at 320-3902 or Jodi Schroeder at 639-2338

Phillips Alumni Reunion – Country Delight
– FMI call Steve (639-5621)

There will be a $5 admission fee Charged to North Franklin Park on Saturday

Sunday, Aug. 21.

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 8:00AM – 3:00PM
– Event sponsored by The Sandy River Flying Club

9 a.m. – Annual Chicken Shoot Contest
– Event held at North Franklin Park – FMI – 639-1011
– Event sponsored by The North Franklin Sportsman’s Club

11 a.m. – Bob Parker’s Annual Children’s Parade
– Event held on Main Street; unless raining then will be at the PACC
– Event is made possible by The White Elephant Store
– All drawings will be held after The Children’s Parade

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 12:00PM, registration begins at 11:00AM
– ALL proceeds raised will go to benefit local charities
– Event is sponsored by Northwoods Pulling Track

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