Gifford's

While we're not sure why they moved this year's date up, those who live and breathe ice cream were not saddened by the news.

It's a good rule of thumb, at this point in the year, that if you're not sure if something is still open, you give a call to double-check.

And with staffing shortages putting their team to the test, this tradition has seen more action than usual.

If you're eager to participate, it's time to act fast, as the competitions are filling up quickly.

With production in their Skowhegan plant halted temporarily, the folks at Gifford's have had to think outside of the box, or in this case, the carton.