Skowhegan Visitor’s Guide This is only a partial listing of information on Skowhegan, visit www.skowhegan.org for more info. Special Contact numbers Town Clerks office 207-474-6900 Skowhegan Police 207-474-6908 Emergency 911 Somerset Sheriff’s office 207-474-9591 Hospital 207-474-7000 Economic Office 207-474-6905 Shopping Page 1 Horses Page 7 Maine Guides Page 13 Events Page 4 Outdoor Facilities Page 8 Places to Stay Page 15 Indoor Facilities Page 6 Camping Facilities Page 10 Places to eat Page 17 Shopping New Balance Shoe Inc. We made our first pair of running shoes in 1938 and hold the distinction as the only company that still manufactures athletic shoes in the USA. One out of every four pairs of shoes we sell in the U.S. is made or assembled here. Where the domestic value is at least 70% we have labeled them “Made in the USA”. Our Annual Tent Sale is in August at the Walnut Street location. For more info: www.newbalance.com 12 Walnut Street Skowhegan, ME 04976 (207) 474-6231 Gifford’s Ice Cream Stand The closest to our magic ice cream churning machines. The place where it all started. The ice cream center of the known universe. The granddaddy of ‘em all. You never forget you first love, and this stand was the first to open way back in 1980. Wow, a whole different century. Grab a cone and try your hand at our classic mini-golf course out back. For more info: www.giffordsicecream.com/stands/ 307 Madison Avenue Route 201 Skowhegan, ME 04976 (207) 474-2257 Stand (207) 474-6238 Mini-Golf 1 Skowhegan Fleuriste & The Bankery Welcome to The Bankery and Skowhegan Fleuriste! Our shops are nestled in the Flat Iron District of Historic Downtown Skowhegan. Skowhegan Fleuriste is a full service flower shop, and we’ve been providing Central Maine with high-quality products for over 25 years. In our store you’ll find beautiful fresh flowers, silk arrangements, dried flowers and household plants. We also carry a selection of fine gifts as well as Latex and Mylar balloons for all occasions. The Bankery specializes in artistically designed cakes and pastries: everything is homemade using our from-scratch recipes. In our bakery you’ll find everything from traditional European pastries like éclairs and croissants to classic American delights like cheesecake and cookies. We also have daily bread specials, as well as native fruit pies, soups, quiche, fine coffee and much more! For more info: www.skowheganfleuriste.com 87 Water Street Skowhegan, ME 04976 (207) 474-2253 [email protected] Happy Knits a Yarn Store Welcome to Happy Knits, a yarn store and community located in the old jail/new Somerset Gristmill in downtown Skowhegan. Happy Knits offers gorgeous yarns, funky knitting accessories, and occasional insanity…. For more info: www.peacelovehappyknits.com/ 47 Court Street Skowhegan, ME 04976 (207) 474-7979 [email protected] Skowhegan Farmers’ Market Visitors can find fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, naturally raised meats –beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and goat – along with milk, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, coffee, maple syrup, honey, soaps and slaves, seedlings and cut flowers. For more info: www.skowheganfarmersmarket.com Somerset Gristmill Corner of Court Street & High Street Skowhegan, ME 04976 [email protected] 2 Hilltop Antiques We are one of Maine’s Largest sources of real antiques & collectibles …having a very diverse selection, we feature 18th, 19th and 20th century inventory, displayed in 27 rooms on 3 floors. For more info: http://www.hilltopantiques.com/home.html 48 Water Street Skowhegan, ME 04976 1-800-899-6987 LePage & Eaton Countertops Lepage & Eaton Countertops, Inc. is a family run company with over 25 years of experience in the granite business. We take tremendous Pride in the QUALITY of work we do! Unlike the “Big Box Stores” we fabricate your countertop from START to FINISH! We will be the one’s to come to you house to the template: We will be the one’s who will cut and polish your granite: We will be the one’s who installs your granite countertop. We stand behind our work 100%. For more info: www.lepage-eaton.com 221 Eaton Mountain Road Skowhegan, ME 04976 (207) 474-6596 [email protected] Madlyn’s Consignment Clothing and Accessories At Madlyn's, we are focused on providing exceptional consignment services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction & we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. We hope to see you again! Check back later for new updates to our website. Also check us out on face book! For more info: www.consignatmadlyns.com 157 Waterville Road Skowhegan, ME 04976 Skowhegan Farmers’ Market Northern Mattress & Furniture 1st was founded as Northern Mattress Co. in 1950 by the Redman family. Today, Northern Mattress & Furniture 1st is a third generation service business which is owned but a Maine born, raised, and educated family. We will meet all your furniture needs. You never pay full price! For more info: www.northernmattressandfurniture.com 49 Water Street Skowhegan, ME 04976 207-858-4258 3 Events – list of yearly events something for everyone Annual Maple Festival (Every March) Celebrate Skowhegan’s Annual Maple Festival with a week dedicated to everything Maple. Maple Recipes, Maple Cook Off Contest, Maple Dinner, Kids Activities, Maple Ice Cream and much, much more. For more info: www.mainstreetskowhegan.org Oak Pond Brewery Company Tours Oak Pond Brewery tours are conducted during regular business store hours, Monday through Friday 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. There are no predetermined tour times and tours occur upon request as business allows. Tours are led by owners Nancy Chandler or son Adam, who also brew the beer. The tours can be as detailed as a home brewer desires or as general as a casual beer lover would like. For more info: www.oakpondbrewery.com 101 Oak Pond Road Skowhegan, ME 04976 (207) 474-3233 Main Street Holiday Stroll (Every December) The Magical Memories of Christmas! Celebrate Main Street Skowhegan Holiday Stroll with late night shopping, Parade of Lights, Cookie Decorating, pictures with Santa and so much more. For more info: www.mainstreetskowhegan.org RiverFest (Every August) RiverFest was started in 2007 as a component of the Upper Kennebec Valley Outdoor Expo to draw families to the growing recreational activities and illustrate the breath of activities possible along the river. For more info: www.mainstreetskowhegan.org New Balance Tent Sale (Every August) Usually coinciding with Skowhegan State Fair and held outside at the Skowhegan factory outlet. The New Balance Tent Sale is a great opportunity to buy great quality American made sneakers at bargain prices! For more info: www.newbalance.com Skowhegan State Fair (Every August at the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds) The Nation’s Oldest Consecutively Running Agricultural Fair. For more info: www.skowheganstatefair.com 4 The Kneading Conference (Every July at the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds) Our Mission is to preserve and promote grain traditions, from earth to hearth. We provide opportunities to learn and share how best to grow and use grains, using a combination of traditional and innovative, sustainable techniques. The Maine Grain Alliance promotes beneficial uses of grain to establish food independence, good health, and purposeful jobs within economically viable communities. For more info: www.kneadingconference.com Skowhegan Haunted Hayride (Every October at the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds) Lots of volunteers create all kinds of creepy scenes to scare you along the path. The Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce hands out trophies to the three scariest, there’s something for everyone. “Everything from we’ve got a jailhouse to an asylum, cemetery, killer clowns are back this year, but a whole bunch of things just to scare everybody so it’s a fun time.” For more info: www.skowheganchamber.com Horse Shows (Most weekends at the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds) For more info: www.skowheganstatefair.com Festival of Trees (Every December) For twenty-three years the annual Good Will-Hinckley Festival of Trees has been a key event and holiday tradition for families in Central Maine. Year after year our community comes through to ensure the ongoing success of this magical event. Though the event takes place in December, our planning happens all year long and there are lots of ways you can get involved. We invite you to become a part of this event and tradition. For more info: www.gwh.org/fot/Home.aspx Bigelow Brewing Company Bigelow Brewing Company is a small family owned startup located in Central Maine. In keeping with our new motto “Out with the horses, in with the brew,” our equine facility has recently been renovated into a 3bbl brewery which offers a tasting room for tours, sampling and growler fills. Currently on tap are 4 superbly hand crafted brews: lying Bastard Pale ale, Dementia Dog Double IPA, Bigelow Brown Ale, and Jailbreak Chocolate Chile Stout. Open Fri 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wood fired pizza’s served on Friday nights. For more info: www.bigelowbrewing.com 473 Bigelow Hill Road Skowhegan, ME, 04976 207-399-6262 5 Indoor Facilities – Partial list of Inside Recreation Activities Central Maine Family Fun Bowling Center (Open year round) At Central Maine Family Fun Bowling Center we offer 16 USBC certified lanes with easy automatic scoring for family, friends, and league bowling.