What's Happening Around
​Candor?

​​We love our small town with the big heart! Many organizations are having events to add to the enjoyment of our citizens. ​​​

Upcoming Events​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​ ​​​(see Ongoing Events for Events that take place on a weekly or monthly basis)
  • Saturday, February 22 - Chicken BBQ, McKendree Church, Owego Street, 11:30 AM-Gone, $10.
  • ​Saturday, March 14- Indoor Yard Sale -10 AM - 3 PM. Benefit St. Baldrick’s Event.
  • Saturday, March 14 - Craft and Vendor Fair, Candor High School, 10 AM-3 PM. Benefit for Junior and Senior Classes.
  • Saturday, March 21 - Candor Community Showcase sponsored by Candor Chamber of Commerce. Candor Fire Hall. 10 AM -4 PM
  • Saturday, March 21 - Candor High School musical, The Addams Family, will be presented in the High School Auditorium at 2 PM.
  • Sunday, March 22 - Candor High School musical, The Addams Family, will be presented in the High School Auditorium at 2 PM.
  • Sunday, March 29 - 5K Run/Walk to support St. Baldrick's fundraiser for childhood cancer. 9 AM. Candor Elementary School.
  • Sunday, March 29 - 10th Annual St. Baldrick’s Event to raise money for pediatric cancer research. 1-4 PM Candor Elementary School. Become a shavee and become a hero to kids.
  • Saturday, April 4 - Family Easter Egg Hunt. 10 AM. Candor American Legion, Spencer Ave. Fun and games for all ages. Raffles. Spaghetti Dinner $8. Children 12 and under are free with a toy donation. Sponsored by Tioga Gear Rippers.
  • Saturday, April 25 - Evening Woodcock Walk, Logan Hill Nature Preserve, 6 PM. Please park in the UHS parking lot on Main Street to carpool. Register at 607-275-9487 or by email ingo@fllt.org. Bring a flashlight or headlamp.
  • Sunday, April 26 - Come help the Candor Community Services Corporation celebrate the 2020 Citizens of the Year, Roger and Georgia Westgate. 2-4 PM. Candor Fire Hall. All welcome.
  • Saturday, May 2- Candor Daffodil Festival, 10 AM-5 PM. Candor Ball Field, Rt. 96. Vendors, food, beer, wine, bands, children’s activities, and more.
Ongoing Events   - Click on Ongoing Events to see what happens every week in Candor.

New Members Wanted​​

The Candor Chamber of Commerce is running a campaign for new members.  Dues are $35 a year. You will then 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: 
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​​​      ​​Candor Daffodil Festival first Saturday in May
  •       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 - August date TBA
  •       Fall Scarecrow Contest
  •       Fall Festival  October 11th, 12th,13th
  •       Christmas Lighting Contest
  •       Holiday Tour of Homes  TBA
  •       Annual Meeting and Dinner Election of Officers in December

  • For more information call Cheryll Berg at 743-4379 or Gloria Ward at 659-7312.
Click here for information and a membership application.

Grants for Free Home Repair

Do you know anyone who needs a new roof or heating system or paint, or a new porch? There are TWO home grants being offered for our area right now. They cost  the homeowner nothing. One is being offered by Tioga Opportunities, and the other by Bishop Sheen Housing.  Tioga Opportunities  is based in Owego, phone 607-687-4222, and helps low-income homeowners with repairs. Bishop Sheen Housing helps with home repairs for low-moderate income families, seniors, veterans, and persons living with disabilities. Call 585-657-4114 or email sheen2@rochester.rr.com. Click here for an application.

Candor Forward News

Candor Community Showcase  March 21. Find more here.

Daffodil Festival May 2, 2020
Find more here.

Chamber Business in the News: An Interview with Pete Clare at Turkey Trot Acres

 2016 Video of Candor