| Name | Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce |
| Address | 4 Western AvenueSouth Paris, Maine 04281 |
| Brief Description | Year round events & activities in beautiful Western Maine! |
| Type | Information |
| Category | Chamber of Commerce |
| Description | Explore the unlimited beauty and natural resources of the Oxford Hills, including pristine lakes, ponds, rivers and mountains. We’re surrounded by the finest Nordic and alpine ski areas, hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails, hiking and biking paths. Superb hunting and fishing abound in the Lakes and Mountains region. We also have many active gemstone quarries and gemstone experts like Perham’s of West Paris and Creaser Jewelers. We’re we're nicknamed "The Gemstone Capital of Maine"!
Local attractions include Oxford Plains Speedway, the McLaughlin Garden and Horticultural Center, Celebration Barn Theater, Deertrees Theatre, the Oddfellow Theater and two golf courses. Annual events include the Oxford County Fair (fall), radar runs, ice drags and chowder fest at the SnowFest on Norway Lake (winter), the Largest Manufactured Housing Show in New England (spring) and the Norway Sidewalk Art Show and Summer Festival. Don’t forget the Banknorth 250, held every July at Oxford Plains Speedway. We also have dozens of unique local festivals, including outdoor summer concerts and the antique auto display at Founder’s Day on Historic Paris Hill every July. Check out the huge DECA Holiday Craft Fair at the High School, held the Saturday before Thanksgiving for 30 years! And don’t miss the Largest Christmas Parade in the State of Maine, always the Saturday after Thanksgiving. For the flavor of an old time Christmas, take a walking tour of the historic homes on historic Paris Hill, held every other year.
A great cultural network thrives in the Oxford Hills with many local dance and theater groups, artists, artisans, museums, galleries and cooperatives. Or you can peruse our many unique shops for everything from locally made footwear by New Balance to functional earthenware at Christian Ridge Pottery. Or delve into history for hours on end in a plethora of antiques shops. The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce serves eleven towns in the Oxford Hills including: Buckfield, Harrison, Hartford, Hebron, Norway, Otisfield, Oxford, Paris, Sumner, Waterford and West Paris. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 207-743-2281 or visit us online at www.OxfordHillsMaine.com. Then come spend some time with us……..
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| Phone 1 | (207) 743-2281 |
| Email | info@OxfordHillsMaine.com |
| Handicapped Accessible | Yes |
| Website | www.OxfordHillsMaine.com |
| Last Updated | 12/2/2008 |
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