Taste of Small Town Charm: Cortland's Country Markets

If small-town charm had a flavor, it would taste like the farmers markets of Cortland County. These quaint countryside markets brim with fresh-baked goods, perfectly ripe produce, glittering jars of local jams and honey, and coolers stocked with farm-fresh meats and dairy.

Whether you’re packing the perfect picnic basket, searching for all the fixings for your next backyard cookout, or simply looking for a scenic excuse for a country drive through upstate New York, you’ll find it here. Cortland County farmers markets offer more than just shopping—they’re a taste of local life, served fresh.

In little clapboard barn swimming in sunflowers, on the outskirts of Homer, lies a paradise for bakers, canners, and gardeners. Dave's Veggies stand is brimming with ripe fruits and veggies, all grown right on the property. The shelves are full of produce in every imaginable variety, fragrant melons, cucumbers, tomatoes, peaches, cherries, and rhubarb, all waiting to be turned into pickles, jams, and pies. The blueberries on the hill are ready for picking, garlic and onions hang from the eaves to dry, and the greenhouse is overflowing with fig trees. The farm is bursting with pots of unique flowers, rare herbs, and veggie starts, ready to plant in your own garden. The possibilities are nearly as endless as the beautiful selection. 

5178 State Route 41, Homer NY | (607) 543-0226

A historic 1890s barn, nestled at the foot of Morgan Hill, is home to Reakes Country Goods. Curated to fill both your belly and your home, Reaks oozes country charm. One side of the barn is bursting with antiques, where you'll find every sort of collectible. The other side is stuffed with home goods, freshly baked treats, local produce, cold drinks, and snacks of all sorts. The porch is always festooned with vibrant hanging baskets and an array of potted flowers, just waiting to brighten your doorstep. It's easy to find you've whiled away an afternoon here searching for treasures.

4107 Route 13, Truxton NY | (607) 842-6322

Truxton is quintessential cow country, and the Truxton Outpost is right at home in the heart of it. Equal parts funky and functional, the Outpost lives up to its name. Built of barn wood and salvaged corrugated tin, you'll feel as if you've been transported to a frontier shop. Stop by the cafe for a hot meal, and shop the tremendous section of handmade items while your food is cooked to order. The shelves are filled with all sorts of locally crafted goods: glittering jars of maple and honey, hand-carved furniture, perfectly captured photography, and unique jewelry thoughtfully curated into displays that are pure eye candy. No outfitter would be complete without garments and footwear. Designer bags or hunting gear, the Truxton Outfitter has a little something for everyone's taste. Follow the great barn wood beams to the shop's back half. There you find one wall lined with coolers stuffed with local cheeses, eggs, pickles, and Next Gen Beef, raised just a few miles down the road. By the time your order is ready, we can guarantee your basket will be filled with all the essentials and a few goodies you didn't even know you needed.

3728 Route 13, Truxton NY |  (607) 345-6466

Nothing beats a perfectly ripe strawberry, plucked fresh from the vine, or a loaf of bread still warm from the oven. Cortland County farmers markets are a true taste of Central New York—overflowing with peak-season produce, homemade baked goods, artisan crafts, and locally raised meats.

Open weekly from spring through fall, these farmers markets offer the perfect excuse for a scenic drive, a family outing, or a stop to stock up on farm-fresh flavors. No matter when you visit Cortland County, you’ll find a farmers market ready to welcome you.

CORTLAND CITY FARMERS MARKET
13 Court St, Cortland NY
Tuesday & Saturday 8am-2pm

HOMER REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET
72 S Main St, Homer NY
Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm

CINCINNATUS FARMERS MAKET
Rural Service Pavilion
2704 Lower Cincinnatus Rd, Cincinnatus NY
Saturdays, 9am-noon

MARATHON FARMERS MARKET
Marathon Village Green
Main Street, Marathon NY
Saturdays, 9am-noon

VIRGIL COMMUNITY MARKET
Vigil Community Living Center
1208 Church St., Cortland NY
Saturdays, 9am-noon

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