Front Street Farmers’ Market 2026: Saturdays on the Waterway

Local makers, bakers and growers along the Trent-Severn in downtown Trenton

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Every Saturday from early May to Thanksgiving weekend, more than two dozen local vendors set up along the waterfront at 67 Front Street, selling everything from farm-fresh produce and grass-fed meat to handmade jewellery and craft beer.

🥕 Local produce & meats 🍞 Baking & preserves 🎨 Handmade crafts 🍺 Local craft beer

💡 The market sits right on the Trent-Severn Waterway — pair your visit with a walk along the water or a stop at one of downtown Trenton’s waterfront cafés.

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✨ Why This Market Is Worth the Saturday Trip

Trenton sits at the eastern gateway to the Trent-Severn Waterway, and the Front Street Farmers’ Market takes full advantage of that setting — vendors set up right along the water in the heart of downtown, a few minutes’ walk from the marina and the historic swing bridge. It’s one of the more scenic market locations in the Bay of Quinte region, and it doesn’t take long strolling the row of tents to see why locals treat Saturday mornings here as a routine rather than an occasion.

What sets this market apart from a lot of small-town markets is its sheer vendor variety. Alongside the expected produce stands and bakers, you’ll find a non-alcoholic ginger beer brewer, a wildlife photographer selling prints, a garlic-based salad dressing maker, and multiple full craft breweries pouring on-site — a broader mix than the “produce and preserves” formula most weekly markets stick to.

The City of Quinte West runs the market directly, which keeps it consistent, free, and well-organized — vendors go through a formal application and fee process, and the city actively promotes the market through its own social channels. For a market with no admission gate and no corporate sponsor logos plastered everywhere, it feels notably well cared for.

🗓️ Market Days & Hours

The 2026 season runs every Saturday from May 2 through Thanksgiving weekend (Saturday, October 10).

A quick heads-up: the city’s official page lists 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., but the market’s social media accounts and past seasons have advertised 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you’re timing a visit precisely, a quick check of the market’s Facebook or Instagram the week of is worth it.

🧺 Meet the Vendors

More than two dozen vendors are registered for the 2026 season — a notably large and varied lineup for a market this size, spanning fresh food, prepared goods, and handmade crafts.

Hickory Hill Forest Farm — grass-fed beef & pastured pork Heissler Greenhouses — fresh produce & plants Hilltop Farmgate — fruit, veg, syrup & flowers Back to The County — jams, jellies & berries Creekside Farms — potatoes, zucchini & produce Mandoline Sweets — baked goods, baklava & makroud Garlick Goddess — garlic & olive oil dressing Gingerbug Brewing Company — non-alcoholic ginger beer Wild Card Brewery — craft beer Tora Studios — pottery, paintings & flowers Crystal Wilson Designs — handmade jewellery Sara Louise Stitches — crocheted plushies & blankets Eskerride Farm — upcycled children’s apparel Phil Lawrence Photography — local wildlife prints Retro Candy Co. — retro candy & handmade merch SoulCraft — journals, macrame & beeswax goods

🚗 Getting There & Parking

The market is at 67 Front Street in downtown Trenton, right along the Trent-Severn Waterway and close to the Trent Port Marina.

By car: Trenton is just off Highway 401, roughly 20 minutes east of Belleville. Downtown Front Street has municipal parking lots and metered street parking within a short walk of the market — arrive a little early on peak summer Saturdays, as downtown fills up.

💡 A Few Things Worth Knowing Before You Go

💵 Bring cash as a backup. Most vendors take cards these days, but a small, independently-run market like this one moves faster with a bit of cash on hand.

🕗 Go early for produce and meat. The farm stands tend to sell their best cuts and freshest picks first — if you’re after a specific item, don’t leave it to the last hour.

🍺 Look for the local breweries. With two craft beverage vendors regularly on-site, it’s one of the few farmers markets in the region where you can pick up a full case of local craft beer alongside your groceries.

🧺 Bring your own bags. With this many vendors on-site, packaging adds up fast — reusable bags make the whole morning easier to carry.

🚶 Make a morning of it. The waterfront setting, Trent Port Marina, and downtown Trenton shops are all within easy walking distance — easy to turn a market stop into a longer outing.

Want to Sell at the Market? 🧑‍🌾

The City of Quinte West runs an annual vendor application process for the Front Street Farmers’ Market, with a $200 annual fee or a $25 daily fee for one-off vendors. Full-season applications for 2026 have already closed, but one-day vendor spots may still be available.

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