Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream announced today that it is hosting a community celebration in its hometown of Skowhegan to commemorate the 35th anniversary of its first ice cream stand located in the town. Game Wardens (including Kris MacCabe and Chad Robertson) from the Maine Warden Service as featured in North Woods Law, the popular Animal Planet documentary television series, will join the celebration as honored guests. The event is free and open to the public and will take place from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, July 29, at Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream Stand, located at 307 Madison Avenue in Skowhegan. The celebration is also a fundraiser for the Somerset Humane Society and Gifford’s plans to donate a percentage of its proceeds from the day up to $500.
“We’ve been making our ice cream right here in Skowhegan for almost 50 years,” said Lindsay Gifford-Skilling, fifth generation ice cream maker and general manager at Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream. “Skowhegan is our home and this community has provided incredible support over the years—everything from families who have enjoyed our ice cream, to employees who have worked for our company, to the goods and services that we have relied on to grow our business. When it came time to celebrate our anniversary, we wanted to make it fun and something memorable.”
In addition to inviting the cast from North Woods Law to meet the community and sign autographs, Gifford’s plans to serve up delicious ice cream and roll out a series of free games and activities great for every age including: a speed pitch, a beanbag toss, a balloon artist and a drawing contest. Visitors will be able to enjoy $1 Mini-Golf Rounds (weather permitting) and 35% off all made-to-order ice cream treats at the stand
(excluding hand-packed quarts). Raffles, prizes and fun giveaways will also be part of the celebration mix. The North Woods Law Game Wardens will share their fascinating display of furs and mounts, will have their law enforcement vehicle on view and will introduce Morgan, one of their canine specialty team members, to the community.
Gifford-Skilling continued: “The last 35 years have been a thrilling journey for my family and we look forward to making and serving ice cream in Skowhegan for many more years to come. We invite everyone to come out and celebrate with us.”
Enter the Got My Gifford’s Sweepstakes
In celebration of Gifford’s many years in business, the family has also launched a summer-long sweepstakes called “Got My Gifford’s,” which runs through August 28, 2015. Each week, contestants can win a $50 gift card to use at any Gifford’s stand. The grand prize is an exclusive week-long family vacation in Maine that starts in Portland, heads to Bar Harbor and ends in Bethel. The prize is valued at $4,500. Enter by visiting www.GotMyGiffords.com or by taking a photo of your favorite Gifford’s flavor and posting it on Instagram using the hashtag #gotmygiffords. Every post is a chance to win.
Ice Cream Stand Facts
Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream has five family-owned seasonal ice cream stands in Maine and two of them celebrate anniversaries this summer. In addition to the Skowhegan stand celebrating 35 years in business, the stand in Waterville is celebrating 25 years serving up delicious ice cream. These popular stands are part of the fabric of small-town Maine, with families coming year after year to celebrate traditions, such as birthday parties, after-game festivities, and other special occasions. Every stand continues the tradition of offering a weekly-featured flavor and sundae at discounted prices. To stay up to date on all of the special promotions, follow Gifford’s on Facebook. Hours of operation and directions for each stand can be found at www.giffordsicecream.com.
About Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream
Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream, world-class ice cream from a small town in Maine, is a fifth-generation, family-owned company that sources its fresh milk and cream exclusively from independent family farms, and uses antique Cherry Burrell freezers to slow churn the most delicious, creamiest ice cream possible. The company has earned numerous international and national “First Place” and “World’s Best” awards for its premium ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sherbet. Gifford’s sells its ice cream from Maine to Virginia and in select states as far west as Illinois. In Maine, Gifford’s has five famous ice cream stands. For more information visit www.giffordsicecream.com. Follow Gifford’s Ice Cream on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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