06/30/2026
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We've got live music, fireworks, parades, a cardboard boat race, a horse pull, and one of the most beloved downtown street scenes in the Southern Tier โ and almost all of it is free. Here's your full guide to the week:โฃ
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐ โ Concerts in the Park | Hickories Park, Owegoโฃ
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The Tioga Arts Council kicks off its summer concert series on the Owego riverfront with The Kirby Band, playing everything from big band classics to music from the big screen. Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic, and stay for the fireworks that follow. This is a perfect summer evening.โฃ
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7:30โ9:30 PM | Free | Fireworks to followโฃ
Rain location: Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front Streetโฃ
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๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐ โ Three Ways to Celebrate in Tioga Countyโฃ
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Owego First Friday | Downtown Owegoโฃ
Downtown Owego's monthly First Friday brings the whole community out โ local shops, restaurants, art, and good energy all within a walkable few blocks. Follow Owego First Friday for the full lineup of what's happening this month.โฃ
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Depot Friday Nights | Newark Valley Depotโฃ
The Newark Valley Historical Society's free summer concert series is one of those Tioga County traditions worth making a point to experience. This week, singer-songwriter Greg Neff takes the stage with a set of beloved '60s and '70s classics.โฃ
Doors open 6:00 PM | Music starts 7:00 PM | Freeโฃ
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Candor NY Annual 4th of July Celebration โ Day Oneโฃ
Candor has been doing the Fourth of July right for over 150 years, and this year they're celebrating America's 250th birthday in style. All events take place at McNeil Pavilion/Ballfield on Rte. 96, 35 Spencer Ave., unless noted otherwise.โฃ
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- Cardboard Boat Regatta โ 9 AM at Candor American Legion Post 907, 90 Spencer Rd., Catatonk Creek areaโฃ
- Food from 6 PM 'til close โ American Legion Auxiliary concessions and Dawn's Snack Shedโฃ
- Kiddie Parade โ 6:30 PM, gathering at the Ambulance Garage. Theme: Happy Birthday, USA!โฃ
- After Market Band โ 7:30โ9:30 PMโฃ
- American Legion and Candor Fire Dept. Color Guard Flag Ceremony โ at duskโฃ
- Fireworks by Young Explosives Corporation โ at duskโฃ
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐ โ Candor Celebration Day Twoโฃ
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The party continues with a full day on the Fourth at the Ballfield:โฃ
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- Parade โ 10 AM. Theme: Our Nation's Birthday, 250 Years. Sponsored by Tioga State Bank and Candor Chamber of Commerceโฃ
- American Legion Auxiliary Chicken BBQ โ 11 AM until it's goneโฃ
- American Legion Family Water Park โ 11 AMโ4 PM, free, children must be accompanied by an adultโฃ
- Double Down Bar & Grill โ 1โ4 PM, serving pulled pork, burgers, hot dogs, and moreโฃ
- Kid's Bike Drawing โ 4 PM, ages 4โ16โฃ
- Patriotic Concert by Candor Community Chorus โ 7 PM, Candor High School Auditoriumโฃ
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๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐ โ Horse Pull | Side Hill Acres Goat Farm, Candorโฃ
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Cap the long weekend with something you won't find just anywhere. Gates open at 8 AM, pull starts at 1 PM. Double Down Bar & Grill will be serving food, plus vendors, a Calcutta Auction, and basket and 50/50 raffles on site.โฃ
Admission $10 | Under 12, $5 | Sponsored by NYS Horse Pullers Association and Side Hill Acres Goat Farmโฃ
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Four days. Multiple towns. One county that knows how to celebrate.โฃ
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Whether you're a local or making the trip in, Tioga County is the place to be this Fourth of July week. Share this with someone who needs a plan. ๐บ๐ธโฃ
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Full Candor event details: candorjuly4th.weebly.comโฃ
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