Old Home Days

Old Home Days is always the third week in August, the most beautiful time of the year. It's a week of festivities, contests and celebration. There are bathtub races, bike races, and running races. There's a parade, a street dance, and a lumberman's competition. There's a flower show, a quilt show and a photo contest. The Annual Golf Scramble kicks off the week, and the Duck Derby pulls up the rear. People come from towns around and it's the highlight of community life in Phillips. For more info: phillipschamberofcommerce@yahoo.com or Get the flyer.

Scarecrow Reunion

Held in late September, in a field next to the by-pass to Route 4 in view of the bank, the Scarecrow Reunion offers a variety of prizes for the scarecrows of all ilks. There are welded scarecrows, stuffed scarecrows, scary scarecrows and funny scarecrows. Anyone who stops to look at the scarecrows gets to vote on the winners.

Christmas Festivities

As the season turns festive, the Narrow Gauge ATV Club puts up lights, holds a house decoration contest and holds a tree lighting ceremony. There's hot cocoa and cider and Santa rides in on an ATV. There are horse drawn wagons for the kids. For caroling, don't miss the tree lighting at the Library.

Ticket Auction Benefit

In January, Winona creates a display of various and sundry donated objects for the Ticket Auction to benefit the Library. In early March people gather at the store to see if their ticket is drawn.

Horse Pulls

Each Memorial Day weekend there's a good old-fashioned horse pull at the Franklin Park Fairground. It's organized by the Chamber of Commerce and the strength and size of these lumbering horses is awe-inspiring. It's a sight to see.