Candor Chamber of Commerce
Candor, New York
Upcoming Events (see Ongoing Events for Events that take place on a weekly or monthly basis)
June
June 3 - Money Toss 9 AM - Noon. This helps pay for Candor 4th of July parade bands. Main St. by the bank and Owego St. by Park Drive. Please be generous with your coins and bills!
June 3 - Capt. Tim Neild Memorial Motorcycle Ride for Life. Registration at Candor Town Hall from 8:45 - 9:50 AM. $10 per person to ride. 3 PM return to Punk's Place on Mill St. for live band and food. All proceeds go to Team Timmy Scholarship fund in memory of Capt. Tim Neild.
June 3 - Candor Youth Baseball Day at Lane Collyer Field on MeCarty St. Games start at 9 am with the last game starting at 2 PM.
June 3 - Get Your Flea Fix on Route 96. Flea Markets and yard sales from Owego to Spencer!
June 7 - Candor Jr. High Band and Chorus Concert, 6:30 PM, High School Auditorium
June 7 - Candor High School Band and Chorus Concert, 7:30 PM, High School Auditorium.
June 8 - Elementary Student Art Show. Multi-Purpose Room. 4:00 - 6:30 PM.
June 8 - Elementary Band and Chorus Concert, 7 PM, High School Auditorium.
June 9 - Movie Night sponsored by Candor PTSA. Candor Football Field. 9 PM. The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Bring blankets or chairs and money for the concession stand. Athletic Gear Swap. Bring the gear you've outgrown to movie night and find something new-to-you! Drop offs start at 8:30 PM.
June 10 - Candor Yacht Club Fireman's Cardboard Boat Regatta. See the rules here to enter your team's boat! Push off at Noon at American Legion pavilion, 90 Spencer Rd.. Finish line at Punk's Place, McCarty St. Awards handed out at 2 PM at main stage at Punk's Place. Music by DJ Shep and BBQ concession.
June 10 - CCS Alumni Gathering at the High School gym. 2-4 PM with 1 PM school tour. Contact Donna Blinn via Facebook today!
June 16 - Spiedies, Sausage, and Strawberry Daiquiris at VFW lawn, Main St. Owego. 4:30- 9:00 PM. To Benefit Candor 4th of July Fireworks. Sponsored by Candor 4th of July Committee.
June 24 - Merciful Misfitz Benefit Motorcycle or Car Ride for Mike Rorick. 10 AM. 189 Spencer Rd., Candor. $20 fee for car or motorcycle. Short ride, chicken bbq, raffles, and bake sale.
June 25 - Everett Swansbrough's Open Car Show sponsored by Finishline Auto. 10 AM - 2 PM at McNeil Park and Ballfield, Spencer Rd. Music by Ghost Train, Vendors, 50/50 Raffle, Concessions. This event helps raise money for the Candor 4th of July Fireworks.
June 25 - "America Sings" patriotic concert with a combined chorus of local singers helping to celebrate America in song. McKendree Church , Owego St., 3 PM. Refreshments to follow.
June 29 - July 1- The Carnival is at the ballfield on Spencer Rd. as part of Candor's 4th of July Celebration. Starting at 6 PM Thursday and Friday, 4 PM Saturday.
June 30 - Candor 4th of July Celebration continues with the carnival at 6 PM, music by the Fish Fry Band from 7:45-9:45 followed by a flag ceremony by the American Legion and Fire Departments' Color Guards, then the Fireworks at dusk.
June 3 - Money Toss 9 AM - Noon. This helps pay for Candor 4th of July parade bands. Main St. by the bank and Owego St. by Park Drive. Please be generous with your coins and bills!
June 3 - Capt. Tim Neild Memorial Motorcycle Ride for Life. Registration at Candor Town Hall from 8:45 - 9:50 AM. $10 per person to ride. 3 PM return to Punk's Place on Mill St. for live band and food. All proceeds go to Team Timmy Scholarship fund in memory of Capt. Tim Neild.
June 3 - Candor Youth Baseball Day at Lane Collyer Field on MeCarty St. Games start at 9 am with the last game starting at 2 PM.
June 3 - Get Your Flea Fix on Route 96. Flea Markets and yard sales from Owego to Spencer!
June 7 - Candor Jr. High Band and Chorus Concert, 6:30 PM, High School Auditorium
June 7 - Candor High School Band and Chorus Concert, 7:30 PM, High School Auditorium.
June 8 - Elementary Student Art Show. Multi-Purpose Room. 4:00 - 6:30 PM.
June 8 - Elementary Band and Chorus Concert, 7 PM, High School Auditorium.
June 9 - Movie Night sponsored by Candor PTSA. Candor Football Field. 9 PM. The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Bring blankets or chairs and money for the concession stand. Athletic Gear Swap. Bring the gear you've outgrown to movie night and find something new-to-you! Drop offs start at 8:30 PM.
June 10 - Candor Yacht Club Fireman's Cardboard Boat Regatta. See the rules here to enter your team's boat! Push off at Noon at American Legion pavilion, 90 Spencer Rd.. Finish line at Punk's Place, McCarty St. Awards handed out at 2 PM at main stage at Punk's Place. Music by DJ Shep and BBQ concession.
June 10 - CCS Alumni Gathering at the High School gym. 2-4 PM with 1 PM school tour. Contact Donna Blinn via Facebook today!
June 16 - Spiedies, Sausage, and Strawberry Daiquiris at VFW lawn, Main St. Owego. 4:30- 9:00 PM. To Benefit Candor 4th of July Fireworks. Sponsored by Candor 4th of July Committee.
June 24 - Merciful Misfitz Benefit Motorcycle or Car Ride for Mike Rorick. 10 AM. 189 Spencer Rd., Candor. $20 fee for car or motorcycle. Short ride, chicken bbq, raffles, and bake sale.
June 25 - Everett Swansbrough's Open Car Show sponsored by Finishline Auto. 10 AM - 2 PM at McNeil Park and Ballfield, Spencer Rd. Music by Ghost Train, Vendors, 50/50 Raffle, Concessions. This event helps raise money for the Candor 4th of July Fireworks.
June 25 - "America Sings" patriotic concert with a combined chorus of local singers helping to celebrate America in song. McKendree Church , Owego St., 3 PM. Refreshments to follow.
June 29 - July 1- The Carnival is at the ballfield on Spencer Rd. as part of Candor's 4th of July Celebration. Starting at 6 PM Thursday and Friday, 4 PM Saturday.
June 30 - Candor 4th of July Celebration continues with the carnival at 6 PM, music by the Fish Fry Band from 7:45-9:45 followed by a flag ceremony by the American Legion and Fire Departments' Color Guards, then the Fireworks at dusk.
July
July 1
Carnival with Wheelock Rides at the ballfield on Spencer Rd., 4 PM on. This is the last day of the carnival. The carnival starts on June 29.
Kiddie Parade, 4 PM. Starting at EMT Garage on Academy St. Theme is Favorite Summer Activity. Dress up to the theme and have some fun! Participants can ride a bike, walk, be in a stroller, or build a float to be pulled by small engine vehicle only. Contact Alicha Hatch (607)768-2042, alichasriley@yahoo.com
Kid’s Bike Drawing at the Carnival, 6:30 PM. Ages 4-16.
Balloon Man Ben Dithrich will be at the Carnival from 6-8PM
Patriotic Concert at the High School Auditorium. 7 PM.
July 2
Horse Pull - Side Hill Acres Goat Farm- Gates open at 8am. Pull Starts at 1pm. Contact Pat Halstead enphalstead@outlook.com, (607)262-0217. Admission Fee: $8.00. Under 12 free. Concessions, Vendors, Calcutta Auction, Basket & 50/50 Raffles.
July 4
Parade at 10 AM, Theme: “Board Games”, Starts on Church St., ends at the ballfield. Contact Nancy King to register your float. (607)283-3244, queen_b45@yahoo.com
American Legion Auxiliary’s Annual Chicken BBQ – 11am ‘til Gone at McNeil Pavilion/Ballfield (pre-orders welcomed) by texting Angela Rypkema at (607)795-6593
July 1
Carnival with Wheelock Rides at the ballfield on Spencer Rd., 4 PM on. This is the last day of the carnival. The carnival starts on June 29.
Kiddie Parade, 4 PM. Starting at EMT Garage on Academy St. Theme is Favorite Summer Activity. Dress up to the theme and have some fun! Participants can ride a bike, walk, be in a stroller, or build a float to be pulled by small engine vehicle only. Contact Alicha Hatch (607)768-2042, alichasriley@yahoo.com
Kid’s Bike Drawing at the Carnival, 6:30 PM. Ages 4-16.
Balloon Man Ben Dithrich will be at the Carnival from 6-8PM
Patriotic Concert at the High School Auditorium. 7 PM.
July 2
Horse Pull - Side Hill Acres Goat Farm- Gates open at 8am. Pull Starts at 1pm. Contact Pat Halstead enphalstead@outlook.com, (607)262-0217. Admission Fee: $8.00. Under 12 free. Concessions, Vendors, Calcutta Auction, Basket & 50/50 Raffles.
July 4
Parade at 10 AM, Theme: “Board Games”, Starts on Church St., ends at the ballfield. Contact Nancy King to register your float. (607)283-3244, queen_b45@yahoo.com
American Legion Auxiliary’s Annual Chicken BBQ – 11am ‘til Gone at McNeil Pavilion/Ballfield (pre-orders welcomed) by texting Angela Rypkema at (607)795-6593
Ongoing Events click here to see a list of ongoing events
Facebook is a good source of information for our community. Here is a list of Candor related pages and groups. Check them out. You may find one that you would like to be a part of.
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New Chamber Members Wanted
Once you join, you will be added to this website and our Facebook page, and we will try to promote your business as much as possible. Be a part of Candor’s History! Some of our yearly events and projects are:
- Candor Daffodil Festival last Saturday in April
- Candor Veterans Memorial
- Candor Forward working on making Candor the best it can be
- Out and About to visit new businesses
- Chamber Annual Picnic - all members invited - date TBA
- Fall Scarecrow Contest
- Fall Block Party
- Fall Festival Columbus Day Weekend in October
- Chili Cook Off
- Holiday Bazaar
- Christmas Lighting Contest
- Holiday Tour of Homes
- Annual Meeting and Dinner Election of Officers in December
- For more information call Cheryll Berg at 743-4379 or Rita Kellogg at 222-0321.
