Eve of Independence Fireworks Saturday July 3, Camden harbor   

Don't miss the spectacular 'Eve of Independence' fireworks display over beautiful Camden harbor, this Saturday (July 3rd) starting at 9:15pm. This year fireworks will be launched both up into the sky and directly onto the water's surface for a unique and amazing display that will be sure to elicit plenty of "ooohs" and "ahhhs".

Watch from Harbor Park, the waterfront, or from your boat as the rocket's red glare soars over masts and pine trees alike. See you on Saturday!

For more info:

www.camdenmaineexperience.com/events/festival-of-independence/

July 24 - August 15, 2010
BARBARA ERNST PREY: SOLILOQUY
This exhibit showcases the virtuoistic hand and delicate sensibilities of internationally recognized artist Barbara Ernst Prey who has painted powerful, vibrant views of her surroundings for three decades. On display are 30 poignant watercolors, Soliloquies, unspoken reflections on island life as a microcosm of sustainability: islands telling a story of sustainable life.

www.bluewaterfinearts.com/

July's Prize Winner


Petra S., from Norwood, MA is this month's winner! Congratulations. We'll be sending Petra a mixed pound of our delicious fudge.

To order your own yummy fudge visit:

www.smilingcow.com/mainely-maine/homemade-fudge.html

Featured Product
Maple Sugar Candy - The Pure Taste of Maine!


Pure Maple Sugar from Maine maple trees has a distinctive, sweet taste
that is sure to please everyone.

This 4.5 oz box comes packed full of candies in assorted shapes! Enjoy a taste of Maine

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June's Prize Winner

This month's winner is Ronnie from Oxford, NC! Congratulations!

We'll be sending Ronnie a copy of Alan Claude's 2011 Lighthouse Poster Calendar. The Lighthouse Collection Series by graphic artist Alan Claude is a dramatic and bold interpretation of lighthouses and their surrounding environments. With colorful contrasting imagery, dimensional light and shadow, these classic art travel posters bring forward the strength and spirit of each New England lighthouse.

www.smilingcow.com/mainely-maine/2011-lighthouse-poster-calendar.html

Did Somebody Say Blueberries?
Maine Wild Blueberry Mixes

Maine Wild Blueberry Mixes are great

for an easy delicious breakfast that will remind you of Maine.

Don't forget the pure Maine maple syrup!

 

www.smilingcow.com/mainely-maine/wild-blueberry-mix.html

Charming
Lobster Charm
Sterling Silver Maine Inspired Charms
Charming, right? We think so. These sterling silver charms look great on bracelets and necklaces... you could even put one on your keychain! An elegant touch of Maine.

www.smilingcow.com/collectibles/maine-charms

Maine Home +Design Show
Point Lookout
June 5th & 6th
Come out in support of Maine's creative economy. Architects, builders, landscape designers, interior designers, kitchen suppliers, artists, food purveyors,, and more will be represented in over 100 booths.

www.mainehomedesign.com/web-exclusives/1223-mhd-midcoast-show-2010.html

What a great opening weekend! Thank you to everyone who came in to celebrate. There were balloons and flowers, food and fun (oh, and fudge!). And just when we thought it couldn't get any better, 70 beautiful red and white tulips arrived in ten vases from family members who couldn't be there on opening day - all organized by the owner's sister Laurie. Wow!

We even made it onto the local news!

What a wonderful way to start our 70th season in beautiful, downtown Camden, Maine.

www.wcsh6.com/video/default.aspx

The Smiling Cow is on Facebook. You can check out great photos, learn about local events, make comments and even upload your own photos!

www.facebook.com/pages/Camden-ME/The-Smiling-Cow/360698513684

Got a Sweet Tooth?
Our Maine Maple Sugar Candy is pure, unadulterated sweetness and we've just added it to our web site, so you can order it from your couch and have it delivered right to your front door!

Made from pure, 100% Maine maple syrup, and It's wicked good!

www.smilingcow.com/maple-sugar-candy.html

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
A Beautiful Place to Spend the Day

www.mainegardens.org/

May's Prize Winner

This month's winner is Jane from Pittsfield, Maine! Congratulations!

We'll be sending Jane a copy of "Dishing Up Maine" by Brooke Djony, author of more than a dozen cookbooks and winner of James Beard award. This book contains 165 recipes that capture the authentic down east flavors.

From luscious lobster rolls to Maine blueberry pie this cookbook is filled with mouth-watering recipes and beautiful photographs. Yum!

www.smilingcow.com/mainely-maine/dishing-up-maine-cookbook.html

Opening Weekend Celebration

Sat, Sun. & Mon. April 17-19

If you've been around as long as we have, we think you deserve a break!

Come help us celebrate our 70th anniversary on opening day and, if you are 70 or older ( born in 1940 or earlier), you will receive a 50% discount off your purchase!

Our year long celebration: 10% off for all those 70 or older *

Refreshments and prizes for all on Opening Day - Saturday, April 17th!!!
 

*In-store sales only

When my grandmother, Margaret Hawkey, first opened The Smiling Cow in 1940, Camden, Maine was a little too far to drive for a weekend visit for most. Route 1 was slow going and so were the cars! Visitors to Maine came for the whole summer and stayed in summer cottages or on their boats. Back then we sold lots of items that people might need for entertaining along with books, postcards and many, many cans of "Maine Air', as well as toys and greeting cards.

Over the past seven decades we've seen our world shrink as roads improve and cars get faster and safer. Now, spending a few days in Maine is an easy vacation for people from all over, and we're delighted to know where you're from when you come into the store.

We are so excited to be opening for our 70th season, carrying on traditions begun so many years ago, like free coffee and tea on our back porch. For 70 years The Smiling Cow has been opening its doors to locals and visitors from all around the world. It gives us great pride to be carrying on this tradition with continuity from generation to generation. I'm proud to be a link in this line of family members who have been manning the helm for so many years, and I'm grateful for both all the new visitors each summer and to those of you who come back year after year.

Featured Item
Lighthouse Bird Feeder

A Lighthouse bird feeder is a wonderful addition to your yard.  It will bring part of Maine right to your house and the birds will love it as well!

Maine is home to over 60 lighthouses that dot our craggy coastline. And although boaters now navigate using Radar and GPS systems, lighthouses remain an important reminder of our coastal history when lighthouses were literally lifesavers for sailors.

www.smilingcow.com/mainely-maine/lighthouse-bird-feeder.html

Nancy from Virginia is this month's prize winner. We'll be sending Nancy a Maine Blueberry Soap and Lotion Gift Set.

Relax and relieve tension with these all natural, hand crafted, goat's milk soaps and lotion. Made on a small goat farm in Maine with the highest quality ingredients. Each set includes 2 bars of soap, matching goat milk lotion, and a shower scrubby, packaged in an elegant organza gift bag.

Choose from: Maine lupine, Maine blueberry, or lavender.

www.smilingcow.com/mainely-maine/lotion-and-soap-gift-set.html

Save the Date!
20th Anniversary of the US National Toboggan Championships, February 5-7

The U.S. National Toboggan Championships is the only organized wooden toboggan race in the country and possibly the world. The toboggan chute is located in Camden, Maine at the Camden Snow Bowl, a community owned year-round recreation area which has developed thousands of dedicated skiers since 1936.
The chute is 400 ft. long, 70 ft. in elevation and speeds up to 40 mph are attained. The run-out is on to frozen Hosmers' pond. If there is clear ice on the pond, some sleds will go the entire way across (1/4 of a mile). The most wonderful aspect of the U.S. National Toboggan Race, is that anybody can participate in a national race and anybody can be the National Champion, no matter the age or ability.

www.camdensnowbowl.com/20th-annual-toboggan-championships

Winterfest
January 30 & 31
 
The Camden Winterfest returns to the Historic Bok Amphitheater in downtown Camden overlooking the prettiest harbor in Maine for the 8th annual community celebration of winter over the weekend of January 30th & 31st, 2010.
This popular event is presented by The Camden Public Library and its Committee for Harbor Parks and Amphitheatre along with local sponsors. The parks will be filled with food, theater, music and art for children of all ages.

www.winterfest.mycamdenmaine.com/

Oh So Cozy Sleepwear

Some people count sheep to fall asleep quickly, but here in Maine we're more likely to count Lobsters, Moose or Puffins. Our all cotton, sleepwear, creepers and boxers are comfy and stylish.

Fabulous colors and great graphics make our PJ pants, nightshirts and pajamas for kids not only cozy, but fun to wear for lounging and sleeping.
 

www.smilingcow.com/apparel/sleepwear