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By Wendy Post —<\/p>\n

Candor\u2019s Daffodil Festival, held this year on April 26, has become a symbol of the arrival of spring. Started nine years ago in conjunction with Daffodil Daze, an event in its 17th year at Zamoiski Daffodil Fields in Candor, the festival welcomes vendors and guests to the ballfield in Candor for a day filled with fun, food, live music, and, of course, daffodils.<\/p>\n

Hosted as an event for the Candor Chamber of Commerce, the event now attracts thousands and brings in over 100 vendors who sell their wares. According to Nancy King, who can be seen at the festival dressed as a daffodil each year, in the early years, when they didn\u2019t have as many vendors, they would attract 2,000 to 3,000 throughout the day. Now, and in their ninth year, collectively, they attract upwards of 5,000 guests.<\/p>\n

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UHS had a tent set up at this year\u2019s festival. (Photo by Sebby S. Truesdail)<\/p><\/div>\n

The vendors who set up for the festival were pleased with the steady flow of foot traffic. Teri Brogdale from Endicott, who was selling croc charms, said she had a great day!<\/p>\n

And for most, the Daffodil Festival is one of their first outdoor sales events of the year, so they come prepared for the spring weather. Many brought tent weights to combat the winds that were arriving later in the day, as well as sides for their tents in the event of rain.<\/p>\n

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Holistic Wellness and Herbalism was ready to welcome guests attending this year\u2019s Daffodil Festival, held April 26 at the ballfield in Candor. (Photo by Sebby S. Truesdail)<\/p><\/div>\n

The weather was dry; however, the fields required a small amount of grooming and a few bales of hay.<\/p>\n

Cheryll Berg, a director at large for the chamber, stated that the money raised through the event is donated to area nonprofits, like the Bread of Life Pantry, Sarah\u2019s Cause, and others. With close to a dozen members and over 50 businesses that have joined, the Candor Chamber of Commerce is host to several events throughout the year, including the annual Daffodil Festival.<\/p>\n

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Rita Kellogg\u2019s granddaughter, Karissa Kellogg, set up a tent for Side Hill Acres and shared memories throughout the day of her grandmother, who passed just weeks prior to the festival, an event she inspired. In this photo, Karissa is pictured with her cousin, Conner. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

One chamber member in particular, however, Rita Kellogg, was at the festival in spirit only this year.<\/p>\n

Kellogg, according to Nancy King, was the spirit of the chamber, and the daffodil festival was the inspiration behind the annual festival.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was her baby,\u201d said Berg.<\/p>\n

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Pictured is Karissa Kellogg, Rita Kellogg\u2019s granddaughter. (Photo by Sebby S. Truesdail)<\/p><\/div>\n

Kellogg also served as president of the Candor Chamber of Commerce, filling a vital role. Following her untimely death, just weeks before this year\u2019s festival, Vice President Dick Zavatto was quick to step up and fill that role.<\/p>\n

At her nearby farm, Side Hill Acres, where goats greet guests during farm tours throughout the year, things were a bit quieter this year. Rita\u2019s family, however, opened up that day for farm tours, and as always, the farm store was open with soaps and more, all made from goat milk.<\/p>\n

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Ghost Train entertains guests at this year\u2019s Daffodil Festival, held on April 26 in Candor, N.Y. Affixed to the music stage are photos of Rita Kellogg, who passed away just weeks before the festival. (Photo by Sebby S. Truesdail)<\/p><\/div>\n

Over at the ballfield, signs of remembrance for Rita, a music stage named in her honor, and her overall spirit could be felt throughout the day. Over by the festival\u2019s entrance, Rita\u2019s granddaughter, Karissa Kellogg, set up a tent during the festival for Side Hill Acres, displaying photos of her grandmother and sharing memories throughout the day.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe should be here with me,\u201d said Karissa as she watched the thousands of guests arrive throughout the day.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe loved daffodils,\u201d said Karissa, adding, \u201cThis was her inspiration.\u201d<\/p>\n

You can check out a brief video from the event at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/r\/1KmDicRZ7v\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Furdorable Studios offered a different type of activity for guests attending this year\u2019s Daffodil Festival, held on April 26 in the ballfield in Candor. (Photo by Sebby S. Truesdail)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Pizza, straight from the brick oven, was offered at this year\u2019s Daffodil Festival, held on April 26 at the ballfield in Candor. (Photo by Sebby S. Truesdail)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Thousands<\/a>

Will Stafford entertains guests at the annual Daffodil Festival, held on April 26 in Candor, N.Y. (Photo by Sebby S. Truesdail)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Guests wait in line for a balloon! (Photo by Sebby S. Truesdail)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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