Our story

In May of 2000, Larry and Nancy Dean founded The Kountry Candy Store located in the heart of the Panhandle in Alford, FL. Larry & Nancy’s daughter, Lacy, bought the store in 2006 so it has remained family owned and operated for the last 21 years. Sadly, Larry passed away in August of 2021. But locals will ALWAYS remember him and “The great sign war” which resulted in Larry getting “The Candy Bill” passed so that road side stores such as The Kountry Candy Store can continue to advertise along the roadway.

Today, you can still follow the signs along highway 231 to our candy store where all of our candies are homemade, and our ice cream is hand dipped! We sell our candy by the honest pound. We don’t add in the weight of packacing and trays into your total, meaning the pound you pay for is a pound of CANDY, not plastic.

Come on by and see us, or shop online and ship yourself or a loved one a delicious taste of the south!