As published in Get This on July 10, 2014
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
CANDOR – Tammy Owens, owner of GetFit StayFit/ MoCo InMotion in Troy, is looking forward to an evening of running and walking in the Town of Candor. The 4th Annual Peachy Feet takes place July 18, the eve of the N.C. Peach Festival.
Race Director Owens is always involved when it comes to organizing events for runners in Montgomery County, but Peachy Feet is a special race for her. “This is the granddaddy of all races in the county,” she says. “We should have approximately 200-230 participant walkers and runners.”
The event has become quite an event for spectators in the small town in southern Montgomery County. In addition to the participants, there will be musical entertainment for the runners and spectators. The Loaded Dice Band will perform at the Peach Exchange while a DJ will be playing in Fitzgerald Park.
“Our overall male and females (first through third places) will each receive a special handmade pottery piece,” Owens said.
A Fun Run begins at 7 p.m. and the 5K ceremony will begin at 7:45 p.m. The race will start promptly at 8 p.m.
Age category medals start at 9 years old up to 71 and older, in 5-year increments.
Registration is $20 before race day and $25 the day of the race.
Owens said the race is timed by Vac and Dash Timing Co. of Albemarle.
The certified route will be supervised by law enforcement and Candor Fire Department members, along with special volunteers from the community.
Friday, July 11, 2014
18th Annual N.C. Peach Festival expected to be biggest yet
As published in Get This! on July 10, 2014
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
Note: Since the deadline for this story, the 2014 NC Peach Festival has announced new additions to the festival, including a Petting Zoo, a 150' Zip Line, Camel Rides and Gem Mining.
Also, according to Tammy Kellis: Helicopter rides will be on Railroad Street, behind Fitzgerald Park. There will be free parking off Railroad Street - easy to get to - turn on Debra Street from NC Highway 211 - then left on Railroad St. - complimentary golf cart transportation is provided for handicapped and elderly to and from the parade route and park.
CANDOR – The Town of Candor will be bursting at the seams July 19 as the N.C. Peach Festival kicks off the 18th year of celebrating the sweet, fuzzy fruit. The peach has defined Candor for over 100 years, and the town pays homage to the fruit every year on the third Saturday in July.
Blown-glass peaches, handmade at STARworks, are now available at The Town Hall in Candor and will also be available at the 2014 N.C. Peach Festival booth. (Contributed photo)
The festival started small, but Tammy Kellis, festival organizer and town clerk, says that this will be the biggest year yet.
“We just booked ‘Your Town’s Got Talent’ for the 2014 festival,” Kellis announced July 2. “Come on out for a chance for your karaoke singing to be shown on WCWG Channel 20.”
Kellis said that sign-up information will be available as the date nears. This will be the first year this event is held in conjunction with the N.C. Peach Festival.
Teresa Thomas, the 'Candor Peach,' can be found with many admirers during the N.C. Peach Festival in Candor. (Photo by N.C. Peach Festival)
Perennial musical favorite, the Sand Band, will anchor the entertainment, performing their award-winning Carolina Beach Music along with lots of rock ‘n’ roll standards.
The McKenzie Brothers will add a taste of country music to the event, with this being their first year appearing.
The event starts at 10 a.m. with the annual N.C. Peach Festival Parade, which travels down North Main Street from Church Street to the area near the Candor Elementary School on South Main Street.
The Marine Corps League Color Guard will lead the parade, followed by the grand marshal, retired peach grower Wayland Hicks.
N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler will follow the grand marshal with the giant shopping cart, which is the N.C. Department of Agriculture’s promotional vehicle for North Carolina-grown farm commodities.
Shrine clubs in Stanly, Harnett and Moore counties will entertain the crowd with clowns, crazy vehicles, hillbillies and mini-race cars.
All 4 Fun Inflatables will be featured again with a selection of bouncy fun for the kids.
Speaking of kids, they are always delighted to meet Sir Purr, the mascot of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise, who will be making an appearance again at this year’s N.C. Peach Festival and Parade.
With this being an election year, you can expect to see an assortment of politicians seeking votes.
Of course, you will find tractors, peach farmers and the guest of honor, North Carolina peaches!
The 2014 North Carolina Peach Queen, Hannah Williams, will be on hand throughout the festivities. Winners of the previous evening’s 2014 Peachy Feet running event will be introduced.
Nearly 200 vendors will line the streets around Fitzgerald Park in downtown Candor. The choices of peach ice cream, peach pies and a plethora of other foods will be available.
Handicapped parking will be available and a courtesy shuttle will be available to transport handicapped and elderly festival-goers to and from the park.
For more information, visit the website for the Town of Candor, www.townofcandornc.com, or call Candor Town Hall at (910) 974-4221.
By Hugh Martin
biscoewriter@yahoo.com
Note: Since the deadline for this story, the 2014 NC Peach Festival has announced new additions to the festival, including a Petting Zoo, a 150' Zip Line, Camel Rides and Gem Mining.
Also, according to Tammy Kellis: Helicopter rides will be on Railroad Street, behind Fitzgerald Park. There will be free parking off Railroad Street - easy to get to - turn on Debra Street from NC Highway 211 - then left on Railroad St. - complimentary golf cart transportation is provided for handicapped and elderly to and from the parade route and park.
CANDOR – The Town of Candor will be bursting at the seams July 19 as the N.C. Peach Festival kicks off the 18th year of celebrating the sweet, fuzzy fruit. The peach has defined Candor for over 100 years, and the town pays homage to the fruit every year on the third Saturday in July.
The festival started small, but Tammy Kellis, festival organizer and town clerk, says that this will be the biggest year yet.
“We just booked ‘Your Town’s Got Talent’ for the 2014 festival,” Kellis announced July 2. “Come on out for a chance for your karaoke singing to be shown on WCWG Channel 20.”
Kellis said that sign-up information will be available as the date nears. This will be the first year this event is held in conjunction with the N.C. Peach Festival.
Perennial musical favorite, the Sand Band, will anchor the entertainment, performing their award-winning Carolina Beach Music along with lots of rock ‘n’ roll standards.
The McKenzie Brothers will add a taste of country music to the event, with this being their first year appearing.
The event starts at 10 a.m. with the annual N.C. Peach Festival Parade, which travels down North Main Street from Church Street to the area near the Candor Elementary School on South Main Street.
The Marine Corps League Color Guard will lead the parade, followed by the grand marshal, retired peach grower Wayland Hicks.
N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler will follow the grand marshal with the giant shopping cart, which is the N.C. Department of Agriculture’s promotional vehicle for North Carolina-grown farm commodities.
Shrine clubs in Stanly, Harnett and Moore counties will entertain the crowd with clowns, crazy vehicles, hillbillies and mini-race cars.
All 4 Fun Inflatables will be featured again with a selection of bouncy fun for the kids.
Speaking of kids, they are always delighted to meet Sir Purr, the mascot of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise, who will be making an appearance again at this year’s N.C. Peach Festival and Parade.
With this being an election year, you can expect to see an assortment of politicians seeking votes.
Of course, you will find tractors, peach farmers and the guest of honor, North Carolina peaches!
Nearly 200 vendors will line the streets around Fitzgerald Park in downtown Candor. The choices of peach ice cream, peach pies and a plethora of other foods will be available.
Handicapped parking will be available and a courtesy shuttle will be available to transport handicapped and elderly festival-goers to and from the park.
For more information, visit the website for the Town of Candor, www.townofcandornc.com, or call Candor Town Hall at (910) 974-4221.
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