Visit STLC: Ogdensburg, NY

09/15/2026

🎉 Exciting News, Ogdensburg! 🎉

Join us tomorrow for a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting ceremony as we officially welcome Maple City Yoga to the community!

📍 Where: 109 Main St., Ogdensburg, NY

⏰ When: Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 5:00 PM

Come tour the beautiful new studio, meet owner Mari, and learn all about their upcoming accessible wellness programming—including Chair Flow Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Reiki, sound healing, and special fall events! 🧘✨

Check out their full class schedule and register online at 🔗 maplecityyoga.com.

We hope to see you there to celebrate! ✂️🎀

Co-hosted by the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and Maple City Yoga.

09/10/2026

Great news for local entrepreneurs and small business owners!

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) office hours are now scheduled at Ogdensburg City Hall. Whether you're launching a new venture, looking to grow, or need expert guidance on business planning and resources, free confidential consulting is available right here in town.

Upcoming 2026 SBDC Office Hours (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM):

Thursday, Sept. 17

Thursday, Oct. 1

Thursday, Oct. 15

Thursday, Nov. 5

Thursday, Nov. 19

Thursday, Dec. 3

Thursday, Dec. 17

Take advantage of this great opportunity to connect directly with SBDC advisors!

For questions or to learn more, contact Katie Sovie, Economic Development Program Manager, at [email protected].

Please share this post to help spread the word to area business owners! 📱👇

09/08/2026

This Saturday, Sept. 12!

🍂 Fall is in the air, North Country! 🍂

As we wrap up Labor Day weekend and feel that crisp seasonal change, it’s time to mark your calendars: Christmas shopping season starts SATURDAY! 🎁

✨Join us for the 7th Annual Craft, Food & W**e Open-Air Market hosted by the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce!

Skip the big-box stress this holiday season and cross everyone off your list early with unique, high-quality, handmade gifts from nearly 80 local vendors.

📍 WHERE: St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum (1755 NY-345, Madrid, NY)

📅 WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🎟️ ADMISSION: $5 Cash (Kids 12 & under are FREE!)

What You’ll Find:
🍷 Local W**es, Spirits & Craft Beverages: Perfect for holiday hosting and gift baskets.
🎨 Handmade Crafts & Decor: Pottery, woodwork, quilts, jewelry, and specialty home goods.
🍯 North Country Foods: Local honey, maple syrups, baked goods, and gourmet treats.
🍔 Delicious Eats: Breakfast coffee & donuts at 10 AM, plus burgers, sausages, pizza, ice cream, and local food trucks starting at 11 AM!
Event Details: Easy Parking & Shuttle: Free golf cart shuttle service provided by museum volunteers throughout the grounds.
Family-friendly: Bring your wagons, stroll the historic museum streets, and enjoy a crisp autumn day outdoors as you discover the museum's living history exhibits!
Support local makers and get ahead of your holiday list in one fun-filled fall afternoon!
👉 Tag your shopping buddy below and plan your trip!

Presented by the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce with special thanks to our event sponsors: SeaComm Federal Credit Union, Tapestry Treasures, St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union, and Bill Rapp Chevrolet of Ogdensburg.

09/02/2026

An amazing array of talent!

What will you be shopping for? We will have it all at the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Open Air Market on Sept. 12 at the St Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum

From hand-carved woodwork and farm-fresh honey to local wines and handmade soaps, nearly 70 regional makers are bringing the best of the North Country to the 7th Annual Craft, Food & W**e Open-Air Market in Madrid.

ARTISANS CRAFTS & WOODWORKING 🪵
Artisan Designs

Blackdog Metalworks

Bella Castle Designs

Chocolate Dragon Paper Arts

Crafting Towards Dreams

Creations by Pamela

Creative Craftz

Designed Under the Moon

Ethereal Arts

Eye Candy

Justine's Creative Crafts

Keller Country

Kozy Kottage Designs

Magnetic Jewels Studio

On Angels' Wings Design

Paracord & More

Plum Brook Creations

Prometheus Metal Works

Red Barn Pottery

Small Town Crafters

StoneWear Creations

Tapestry Treasures

The Paper Sunflower

Tom's Got Wood

Two Creative Ladies

Wild Earth Wheel Works

TEXTILES, FIBER & ACCESSORIES 🧵 🧶

Crochet Cotton and Candy

Dream On Quilts

Kimberly Handwoven

Paracord Petwear Etc.

Purses and Keychains

Sewing 4U & More

This-N-That HodgePodge & Sewing Psalms

FARM PRODUCTS, HONEY & MAPLE 🍎 🐝

8 O'clock Ranch

ADK Balsam Products

ADK Co.

ADK Fragrance Farm

Applewood Orchards

Froats Farm

Hadfields Farm and Sugar Brew

Merry Den Alpaca Farm

Rock Hollow Farm

St. Lawrence Valley Honey

Sunny Side Up: Farm Fresh Products

Sweeter Creations Sugar House LLC

BAKED GOODS, CANDY & SPECIALTY FOODSs 🥖

Diamond Crystal Candy by Prospect Provisions

Puppy Style Treats & More

Sugar Valley Bakery

Sunny in the Hollow

Talk of the Town Baked Goods

BEVERAGES, WINERIES & DISTILLERIES 🍷🍷

Bregg W**ery

Canton Apple and C***r LLC

Dark Island Spirits

Lakeland W**ery

LustTeas & Lemonade

One Steep At A Time

The Lemon Drop

SOAPS, CANDLES & WELLNESS

JMorgan Products, LLC

Attagirl Soaps

Novawick & Co

COMMUNITY, PHOTOGRAPHY & RETAILS

Acapella North Chorus

Cindy Donegan Photography

Madrid Waddington Project Graduation 2027 Parent Group

Margaret Tiernan

Old Market Gift Shop

Pawsitively Purrfect Retreat

Renewal House

09/01/2026

🚢 Cruising into Ogdensburg! ⚓

Notice a new vessel on the river tonight? American Cruise Lines will be docked in Ogdensburg starting around 5:00 PM today through noon tomorrow!

If you see visiting travelers exploring downtown or along the waterfront, make sure to wave and welcome them to our city. Great time for sunset photos on the St. Lawrence! 🌅📸

08/31/2026

Deadline looms!

🚨 ATTENTION VENDORS! Application Deadline Approaching! 🚨

Calling all regional artisans, makers, and food producers! The vendor application deadline for the 7th Annual Craft, Food & W**e Open-Air Market is Tuesday, September 1st!

Don't miss out on showcasing your handmade and value-added products to hundreds of shoppers set along the historic "streets" of the St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum in Madrid.

📅 Event Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Location: St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum (Madrid, NY)

⏱️ Application Deadline: September 1, 2026

Why Join Us as a Vendor?
80+ Local Makers: Join a vibrant lineup of North Country artisans, wineries, farms, and specialty crafters.

Unique Setting: Connect with customers in a beautiful, high-foot-traffic living history museum venue.

Extensive Promotion: Reach thousands of regional residents through Chamber outreach and event marketing.

👉 Submit your vendor application today before space closes:

https://tinyurl.com/stlcopenairmarket

Have questions about vendor spots or requirements? Contact Laura Pearson at [email protected] or call (315) 386-4000 ext. 6.

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08/28/2026

Thanks to our sponsors!

Hands-on community events like this only happen with strong local support! A huge THANK YOU to our generous sponsors who are making the 7th Annual Craft, Food & W**e Open-Air Market possible:

💙 SeaComm Federal Credit Union

✨ Tapestry Treasures

💙 St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union

🚗 Bill Rapp Chevrolet of Ogdensburg

Their partnership helps us bring together over 80 local artisans, food producers, and craft makers along the historic "streets" of the St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum!

🗓️ Saturday, September 12, 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum (Madrid, NY)

🎟️ $5 cash per person (Kids 12 & under are FREE!)

Grab your shopping wagons, come hungry for lunch starting at 11:00 AM, and take advantage of free golf cart shuttles from the parking lot. Let’s support our local makers and celebrate North Country history together!

👉 Learn more and plan your visit: https://business.visitstlc.com/events/details/stlc-craft-food-wine-open-air-market-20719?calendarMonth=2026-09-01

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08/27/2026

🎣 BIG BASS ACTION COMING TO OGDENSBURG! 🏆

Get ready for an exciting weekend on the water! 🌊 On Friday, Sept. 18, the NYS Bass Federation rolls into town, bringing 100 top anglers to register at the Dobisky Visitors Center.

The main event kicks off Saturday, Sept. 19:
⏰ 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Anglers hit the river (launching from the Paterson Street launch and the DVC launch).
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: WEIGH-INS! Head down to the docks at the greenbelt to catch all the action live, see the big catches, and meet the anglers! 🐟

Everyone in the community is invited to come out, join the fun, and cheer on the competitors!

🤝 A huge thank you to our local sponsors whose incredible support makes events like this possible:

✨ St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union
✨ GranView Restaurant
✨ The Cutting Edge
✨ Bill Rapp Chevrolet
✨ Carrothers and Clough
✨ Realty North

Come spend your Saturday down by the water and support local businesses and competitive sports in Ogdensburg! See you there! 🙌👇

08/25/2026

Get a jump on Christmas!

🛍️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The 7th Annual Craft, Food & W**e Open-Air Market is back, and you won’t want to miss it! 🍇🍯🎨

Join us for a day of local shopping along the historic "streets" of the St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum. With 80+ regional vendors scattered throughout the museum's historic exhibit buildings and grounds, it’s the perfect spot to pick up unique handmade crafts, local wines and spirits, farm-fresh treats, and one-of-a-kind goods!

🗓️ When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Where: St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum (1755 NY-345, Madrid, NY)

🎟️ Admission: $5 per person (Cash only; Kids 12 & under are FREE!)

🍔 Food & Drinks:

Start your morning right with coffee & donuts at 10:00 AM! Full food service kicks off at 11:00 AM at the SLPEM Pavilion (hot dogs, burgers, sausages, pizza, ice cream) plus fantastic local food trucks on site! 🍦🚚

🛒 Pro-Tip: Bring your wagons and totes to haul all your local finds!

🚙 Parking & Shuttle Info:

Follow the signs to the parking entrance near Fort Tribute. Museum volunteers will run FREE golf cart shuttles to take you from the parking area right into the shopping action. A drop-off loop and handicap parking are also available near the main entrance.

Shoutout to our generous sponsors who make this event possible:

⭐ SeaComm Federal Credit Union

⭐ Tapestry Treasures

⭐ St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union

⭐ Bill Rapp Chevrolet of Ogdensburg

See you all in Madrid on Sept 12th! Support local, shop small, and explore the museum grounds while you shop! ❤️

There is still time to sign on as a vendor; visit https://tinyurl.com/stlcopenairmarket

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08/17/2026

🎣 BIG NEWS FOR NORTH COUNTRY ANGLERS! 🎣

The New York BASS Nation Tournament is officially returning to Ogdensburg on Saturday, Sept. 19! 🌊🐟

After a record-breaking year on the St. Lawrence River—where Dante Piraino landed a massive 9 lb smallmouth record and Kevin Steinruck took the crown with a 27.6 lb five-fish weight—we can’t wait to welcome over 100 competitive anglers and their families back to our community.

Events like this bring an estimated $265,000+ economic boost to our local hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and shops. Let’s give these anglers a huge St. Lawrence County welcome! 🙌

📍 Event Details & Updates:
• Learn more about the tournament at nybassfederation.com
• Interested in local sponsorship opportunities? Contact Laura Pearson at the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or 315-386-4000, ext. 6.

Drop a 🎣 in the comments if you’ll be cheering them on!