Come visit our small town community and the local businesses, organizations and services that reside in the rolling hills and valleys of Candor, New York.
The town of Candor offers an array of interests to see and do during the year and in the area: agricultural tourism, artists and craftsmen, churches and organizations, beautiful countryside settings, hunting, fishing and other seasonal events.
The Candor Chamber of Commerce will meet Wednesday, January 11, at 7 p.m. at the Candor Fire Station.
All Chamber members are invited to attend!
The Candor Chamber of Commerce will hold it annual meeting on December 7 at the home of Pete and Gloria Ward.
There will be a dinner followed by the annual meeting. Please RSVP to Gloria Ward at 607-659-7312,
It’s time to celebrate our beautiful area with the annual Candor Fall Festival October 7, 8 & 9. There will be something for everyone at this annual event sponsored by the Candor Chamber of Commerce.
Check out our calendar for dates and times or pick up the brochures at area businesses.
Events include the World Class Woodcarving Show at the Candor Fire Station, the beautiful quilt displays at the Candor Ambulance building, a free concert featuring the Royal Blues (sponsored by the Candor Alumni Association), craft/flea markets, special events at many businesses. Crafts, tour of the goat farm, wine and cheese tasting and atlatl contests at the Sidehill Acres Goat Farm and much, much more.
Other highlights include: Fall Sale and demo at Power & Paddle on Route 96, Iron Kettle Farm’s annual Spooktacular Pumpkin Display & Fall Fun, Candor Chamber Yard Sale, the Candor Historical Society Yard and Bake Sale, the annual Harvest Supper at McKendree Unite Methodist Church, Boiled Dinner at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 9th Anniversary Celebration at Pucky Huddle Delight, Community Hymn Sing and ice cream social at the Candor Congregational Church, Open House at the Masonic Lodge, Rummage and bake sale at the Village Chapel, Millpond Antiques open house, multi family yard sale at Warner’s Soker Stoves, and Open House at the Petal Pusher.
Candor’s Fourth of July Festivities are always a great celebration but this year there’s even more as the Town of Candor continues to celebrate its Bicentennial! Candor will hold its historic 4th of July Celebration July 1 to 4 with the annual parade, fireworks, carnival, contests, book signings and more. Later in the month, there will be a bus tour led by Carol Henry and Tom McEnteer on July 9, a fashion show – Wedding Gowns of Yesterday on July 16 and a Historical Society Bicentennial Talk on July 27.
Come out and enjoy the Fourth of July festivities in Candor and all the special Bicentennial events!
There will be events every month celebrating the 200th year of the Town of Candor. Check out our calendar to see future events! As part of the Town of Candor’s celebration, the Candor Historical Society is conducting a series of “Historic Talks” that follow the progression of growth of the town.
The first talk in February by Society President Milton Dougherty covered the formation of the Town from European discovery of the North American continent to the “setting aside” of Candor’s boundaries in 1811. The second talk in the series will continue Candor’s history by focusing on the hearty pioneers that moved into the area and settled in the Town.
This talk will be presented by Nancy Ward Riggs who, as a direct descendent of one of the original families, has researched the background of many of the first settlers. In a power point presentation Riggs will show how rapidly the town population increased, where the settlers came from and the interconnection of some of the families.
Utilizing her teaching background and information she developed for local history lessons for her students she will show examples of how early inhabitants were able to build structures for living and working on previously unsettled land.
This “Historic Talk” will be given on April 27th at 7:00PM at the Candor Fire Hall. It is free and open to the public with refreshments being served after the talk. Historical Society fund raising items will be available for purchase. Town Historian Carol Henry will also have her most recent book, “Town of Candor – Yesterday and Today” and the Bicentennial Calendar, available.
For more information contact Historical Society President Milton Dougherty at mhdough@frontiernet.net or 659-7357.
The Candor Community Showcase was a great success! Held on March 26 at the Candor Fire Department, over 30 businesses and organizations showcased their wares. While outside, Doug’s Fish Fry was on hand to serve food.
Door prizes and raffles were held throughout the day. Members of the public were able to visit with area businesses and organizations to learn what they have to offer. Many of the businesses and organizations promised to be back next year.
The Balloon Man was on hand to entertain children and the first fifty ladies in the door received daffodils.
Even more participation is planned for next year.
The Candor Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a complete redesign to our website. The new version has a new look, and a lot more features, so be sure to explore the site and let us know what you think!
Additionally, if you have a business or organization and would like to become a member of the Candor Chamber, please fill out our membership application.
Turkey Trot Acres
Featuring wild turkey hunting, the lodge at Turkey Trot Acres in Candor has been a “Tioga County Treasure” for over twenty-three years. Owners Pete and Sherry Clare invite you to stop in and experience a real “Mom and Pop” operation. Find out more.
P.O. Box 32
Candor, NY 13743
contact@candornychamber.org