Shop for fresh local produce along the historic Erie Canal
Come stroll along the promenade and choose from a variety of fresh, local produce and products at the gateway to the famed Erie Canal in friendly, historic Waterford, NY. Each and every Sunday vendors will line the banks of the Erie Canal and offer residents and visitors alike the opportunity to procure locally grown or produced products, and in so doing help protect the environment and live a healthier life. Sundays at the Port of Waterford will also feature complimentary events and attractions such as boat rides, live entertainment, and the opportunity to sit along the waterfront and enjoy local fare. A full schedule and special events for the Farmer's Market is available by clicking here.
We hope you'll consider spending Sundays with friends in Waterford, either enjoying a quiet moment with coffee and fresh bread at a table on the quay, gathering ingredients for your family Sunday dinner, or just enjoying a nice day of music and fun by the water.
Vendors
The Waterford Harbor Farmers Market features a variety of vendors. In order to attend the Farmers Market, the vendor must grow or produce the product locally and must be located within a 250 mile radius of Waterford. Waterford's unique waterfront setting is critical to attracting a wide and diverse selection of vendors offering a variety of products.
Our Mission Provide opportunity for local agriculture to sell their agricultural products directly to the consumer.
Provide homegrown, fresh nutritious foods to the community
Foster social gathering and community activity
Create awareness for the need for fresh produce in local food pantries
Port of Waterford
Waterford's Canal Harbor was completed in 2000 and includes over 600' of floating dock, another 600' of bulkhead wall, including electric, water, and pump-out services for visiting vessels. The Canal Harbor is located just below Erie Canal Lock 2, the first in a flight of 5 locks in 1 1/2 miles, which lifts vessels 170' around the Cohoes Falls - more than double the lift of the entire Panama Canal! The Waterford Visitor Center is prominent along the promenade, and has restroom and shower facilities available to the public. The interior space of the Visitor Center includes office and exhibit space, and a dock master's shop located on the lower level offers ice, marine publications, clothing items, and Waterford souvenirs. The Port is home to the annual CanalFest in May, the Waterford Steamboat Meet in July and the Waterford Tugboat Roundup in September.
