Members of the Mt. Abram High School girls basketball team sell ice cream during the 66th annual Phillips Old Home Days. (Courtesy photo)

PHILLIPS — The 66th annual Old Home Days, held Aug. 9-17, brought together residents and visitors, keeping alive one of the town’s longest-running traditions with events ranging from parades and car shows to bicycle races and road runs.

This year’s theme for the Old Home days was “All you need is…”

Organizer Mikelle Davenport thanked the community for its support, along with sponsors, volunteers, and the Phillips Fire Department for ensuring another successful year. “Together, we made the 2025 Old Home Days a success, and memories that will last a lifetime,” Davenport said.

Bicycle Race Winners
• 0-5 Training Wheels: 1. Charlotte Richards, 2. Julian Martinez, 3. Cohen Johnson
• 0-5 Strider: 1. Ivy Norton, 2. Hadlie Pilsbury, 3. Madeline Hyde
• 0-5 Pedal Bike: 1. Raiden Gordon, 2. Braxten Moody, 3. Ezra Martinez
• Age 6-8: 1. Liv Dubois, 2. Liam Gordon, 3. Bennett Moody
• Ages 9-11: 1. Wyatt Gordon, 2. Jase Paul, 3. Brady Blake
• Ages 12-14: 1. Liam Dubois, 2. Connor Dayon, 3. Kasen McGlynn

Participants gather at the Dennis McLaughlin Horseshoe Tournament during the 66th annual Old Home Days in Phillips. (Courtesy photo)

Dennis McLaughlin Horseshoe Tournament
1. Larry Campbell (Soup) and Josh Tyler
2. Dan McLaughlin and Hunter Warren
3. Betsy Clemens and Josh Haley

OHD Road Race
1. Benjamin Butterfield, 17:37 (+fastest local male)
2. Ansel Malonee, 18:23
3. Trevor Nichols, 18:25
4. Josh Plog, 18:56
5. Landon Marble, 21:45
6. Elora McCuddy, 21:54 (+first female)
7. Keith Sigel, 22:23
8. Gavin Gallo, 22:49
9. Oskar Martinez, 23:29
10. Carter Butterfield, 23:49

The American Legion color guard leads the parade during the 66th annual Phillips Old Home Days. (Courtesy photo)

Parade Results
• Overall Presentation: Conley Gould
• Crowd Appeal: American Legion
• Costume & Decoration: Belly Dancers
• Creative & Originality: Whites Logging
• Theme Interpretation: MTA Boys Basketball

Car Show
The third annual Phillips Old Home Days Car Show again drew a strong turnout, with thanks extended to the Phillips Fire Department and all participants.

Royal Court
• King: Blake Haines
• Queen: 1. Paisley Ferdette, 2. Airyca Beedy
• Prince: 1. Jack Grover, 2. John Bachelder, 3. Colton Campbell
• Princess: 1. Eva Bachelder, 2. Paisley Moody, 3. Hailey Haines

Dani Smith won the 50/50 raffle and donated her winnings back to the league.

The weeklong celebration highlighted Phillips’ strong community ties and dedication to tradition.

Parade participants dressed as watermelons carry a sign reading “All You Need is Watermelon” during the Old Home Day parade in Phillips. (Courtesy photo)

A Phillips Fire Department truck takes part in the Old Home Day parade in Phillips. (Courtesy photo)