Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce Farm & Craft Market

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County runs this Watertown market, giving it a clear local-agriculture anchor alongside its craft and prepared-food mix. The market has operated since 1977 and positions itself as part of the North Country grocery routine, with local produce, beverages, crafts, and live music gathered into one weekly downtown stop. Its setting also stands out: the market is hosted on Washington Street, stretches down Sterling Street, and sits in front of City Hall and the Flower Memorial Library, reaching from the Dulles State Office Building Plaza toward the Morgan Stanley Building.

Why it matters locally

Since 1977, this market has given downtown Watertown a regular place to shop local and eat local in season. The market describes itself as an essential part of the grocery experience for the North Country and says each season it aims to provide quality local products through its vendor roster. That local role is reinforced by its structure: the market is a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County and is hosted by that organization. The Greater Watertown–North Country Chamber of Commerce is also recognized for many years of dedication to the market, tying the weekly setup to long-running local support. Even the midday programming stays local, with weekly Wednesday performances by area artists and groups during the lunch rush.

What you'll find there

Produce and pantry goods share space here with bakery vendors, flowers, plants, jewelry, and household crafts, so the mix reads more like a weekly downtown street market than a produce-only stop. Food is the center of gravity, but the vendor list also makes room for North Country makers and specialty gift tables.

• -Pick up greens, vegetables, and eggs from Bush Gardens Farm.
• -Find fresh local produce at Northern Lights Nursery.
• -Browse a large variety of produce at Rustling Grass Farm.
• -Stock up on another broad produce selection at Simmons Farm.
• -Explore specialty mushrooms and other forest products from cogumelo, a diversified farm in Natural Bridge.
• -Choose imported and local cheeses, cheese curd, crackers, snacks, exotic soft drinks, and candy at Adams cheese shop.
• -Stop at Alteri's Market for freshly baked bread, cookies, cannoli, and sandwiches.
• -Spoon up freshly made avocado salsa from Amelia’s Avocado Salsa Dip.
• -Sample olive oils from Anzalone Olive Oil.
• -Add small-batch hot sauces from Earthquake Spices.
• -Grab pastries, macarons, crepes, brownies, and pound cake from The Pastry Pantry.
• -Look for cakes, cupcakes, wedding cakes, and other baked goods from Europe Cakes.
• -Order cakes and confections from Frosted Couture.
• -Bring home cupcakes, gourmet cookies, muffins, and small cakes from Kylie’s Something Sweet.
• -Sip specialty coffee from Tug Hill Artisan Roasters, which focuses on sourcing and roasting specialty-grade coffees.
• -Cool off with fresh squeezed drinks from Wedgie's Modern Lemonade.
• -Shop market bouquets, dried flowers, cut flowers, and wreaths from Flora Locale.
• -Seek out native plants from North Country Natives.
• -Wear bracelets, necklaces, and rings from B & Q Beads and Beyond.
• -Finish with nature-inspired sterling silver jewelry from Sterling Roots.

Music at the Market runs weekly on Wednesdays, with a local artist or group featured during the lunch rush. The schedule includes performers such as Gary Walts, Kasidee & Bill, Paul Montgomery, Shawn Seals, Quill and Plow, David Scanlin, James Gratch, Joe Foy, and Elliot Brothers on specific market dates from late May through early October.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is the clearest visit-planning rule to know before arriving. The market is held at 317 Washington St. and extends along Washington Street and Sterling Street in front of City Hall and the Flower Memorial Library, so it covers a larger downtown stretch than a single parking-lot setup. Wednesdays also include live music during the lunch rush from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., which can shape when you go if you want to pair shopping with the performance schedule. Restrooms are not available on-site.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at the market, making this weekly downtown stop usable for food-budget shopping as well as specialty purchases. Payment details are presented clearly by the market, which helps when you're mixing produce, prepared foods, baked goods, and craft purchases in one trip.