Potsdam Chamber of Commerce
SUMMER FESTIVAL
July 11-13, 2024
July 11-13, 2024
Discover the essence of community at Potsdam Chamber of Commerce Summer Festival. Unleash the spirit of local business with a touch of tradition and a lot of fun. Join hands, embrace growth, and create lasting memories. Together, we are the heartbeat of the North Country!
Schedule of Events
Check out our Schedule of Events. Explore our exciting lineup of events! Find the times and locations for all our upcoming activities below. Whether you’re looking for activities, music or social gatherings, we’ve got something for everyone. Stay tuned for updates and make sure to mark your calendars!
Schedule of Events
Check out our Schedule of Events. Explore our exciting lineup of events! Find the times and locations for all our upcoming activities below. Whether you’re looking for activities, music or social gatherings, we’ve got something for everyone. Stay tuned for updates and make sure to mark your calendars!
| Event | Time | Location |
| Friends of Potsdam Public Library Book Sale All sale books priced $1 for hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks; children’s books 25 cents or 5/$1 |
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Potsdam Library Basement |
| Elks Chicken BBQ | 11:00 a.m.-Sold Out | Elks Lodge Elm St. |
| Big Papa’s Porch Party | 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Station 45 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Main Stage |
| 5 Dots | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Gazebo |
| Pickleball Demo Court | 4:00-7:00 p.m. | Market Street |
| Andrew LaMora | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Main Stage |
| New Horizons Swing Band | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Gazebo |
| Elks Tour de Potsdam 5k | 5:00 p.m. registration | Beal Street |
| Rescue Squad Ice Cream Social | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Ives Park |
| Brad Ladison | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Norwood Brass Firemen | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Gazebo |
| Divided Roads | 8:00-10:00 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Outdoor Movie | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Ives Park |
| Event | Time | Location |
| Vendors & Crafters | 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | Ives Park & Market St. |
| Fall Island Fiesta Children’s Event Locomotive Train Rides | Library Story Time | North Country Children’s Museum Activity | Rock Painting | Her-Petology | Police IDs & Seatbelt Safety |Face Painting | Ice Cream & Treats | Touch-a-Truck |
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Fall Island |
| Friends of Potsdam Public Library Book Sale All sale books priced $1 for hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks; children’s books 25 cents or 5/$1 |
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Potsdam Library Basement |
| Elks Bounce Houses | 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. | Elks Lodge Elm St. |
| 95.3 The Wolf Country Showdown | 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. | Main Stage |
| The Goddard Girls | 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | Gazebo |
| Potsdam Dance | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Market Street |
| Bike to a Smoothie (North Country Energy Hub & CCE) | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Ives Park Energy Zone |
| Animal Crackers Children’s Band | 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Fall Island |
| Broad Band | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Gazebo |
| Chris Cole | 12:00-1:30 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Build Your Own Turbine; Test it out in our Pool (NP&L) | 12:00-1:30 p.m. | Ives Park Energy Zone |
| Bike Phone Charging Station (North Country Energy Hub) | 12:00-5:00 p.m. | Ives Park Energy Zone |
| Microburst | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Gazebo |
| Kevin Smith | 1:30-2:00 p.m. | Second Stage |
| The Todd Sisters | 2:00-3:30 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Nicole White | 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Gazebo |
| Solar Oven Cookie Baking (NP&L) | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Ives Park Energy Zone |
| Ben Lacy | 3:30-4:00 p.m. | Second Stage |
| Beer, Wine & Cider Tent In Law Brewing | Hex & Hop Brewery & Meadery | Kaneb Orchards | Maple Brewing | The Happy Hive Gideons Galley | Big Spoon Kitchen | Pig & Moo BBQ |
4:00-10:00 p.m. | Fall Island |
| Ryan McNally | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Gazebo |
| Tas Cru and Mary Ann Casale | 4:00-5:30 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Whiskey Room | 4:00-6:00 p.m. | Fall Island Beer Tent |
| Coakley Home & Hardware E-equipment Raffle Drawing | 4:30 p.m. | Ives Park Energy Zone |
| Potsdam Community Band | 5:00-6:30 p.m. | Gazebo |
| Conduction top pan-fried Kentucky Fried Crickets (NP&L) | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Ives park Energy Zone |
| Dan Sullivan-Catlin | 5:30-6:00 p.m. | Second Stage |
| Tiger Eye | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Main Stage |
| 11B | 7:00-10:00 p.m. | Fall Island Beer Tent |
| 7:30-8:00 p.m. | Second Stage | |
| Foolish Pride | 8:00-10:00 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Double Axel | 10:00 p.m. | Maxfields |
| Event | Time | Location |
| Vendors & Crafters | 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | Ives Park & Market St. |
| Farmer’s Market | 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Ives Park Pavilion |
| Antique & Classic Car Show | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Ives Park |
| Friends of Potsdam Public Library Book Sale All sale books $4 per bag |
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Potsdam Library Basement |
| Elks Bounce Houses | 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. | Elks Lodge Elm St. |
| Mose Crossing | 10:00-11:30 a.m. | Main Stage |
| New Horizons Concert Band | 10:00-11:00 a.m. | Gazebo |
| Bike to a Smoothie (North Country Energy Hub & CCE) | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Ives Park Energy Zone |
| B99.3 Hits Game Show | 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Second Stage |
| Gabe Paladin | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Gazebo |
| Ten Speed Taxi | 12:00-1:30 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Build Your Own Turbine; Test it out in our Pool (NP&L) | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Ives Park Energy Zone |
| Bike Phone Charging Station (North Country Energy Hub) | 12:00-5:00 p.m. | Ives Park Energy Zone |
| String Soulstice | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Gazebo |
| Holland Goddard | 1:30-2:00 p.m. | Second Stage |
| Dirty Red Bandana | 2:00-3:30 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Firefly | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Gazebo |
| Laser Tag | 3:00-5:00 p.m. | Ives Park |
| Solar Oven Cookie Baking (NP&L) | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Ives Park Energy Zone |
| Pub Crawl 1/2 Tons | Eben’s Hearth | McDuffs | Maxfields | Cactus Grill & Cantina | Big Shots | Saint Larry’s |
3:00-7:00 p.m. | Registration at 1/2 Tons |
| Stephanie & Rob | 3:30-4:00 p.m. | Second Stage |
| The Dad Bods | 4:00-5:45 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Sister Cinnamon | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Gazebo |
| Coakley Home & Hardware E-equipment Raffle Drawing | 4:30 p.m. | Ives Park Energy Zone |
| Conduction top pan-fried Kentucky Fried Crickets (NP&L) | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Ives park Energy Zone |
| Contraband | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Gazebo |
| FD Parade and Run to the River | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Market Street |
| Laser Tag | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | Ives Park |
| Jacques Kuno | 7:30-8:00 p.m. | Second Stage |
| Worm Circus | 7:30-8:00 p.m. | Fall Island Punk Show |
| SFM | 8:00-10:00 p.m. | Main Stage |
| Sunflo’er | 8:30-9:00 p.m. | Fall Island Punk Show |
| Fireworks | 9:00 p.m. | Ives Park |
| 11B | 10:00 p.m. | Maxfields |
| Divided Roads | 10:00 p.m. | McDuffs |
Festival Vendors
The Potsdam Summer Festival boasts a delightful array of vendors, featuring unique handmade crafts from local artisans and a diverse selection of food trucks offering delicious, freshly prepared meals. From artisanal jewelry and home decor to mouth-watering gourmet dishes, there’s something to satisfy every taste and interest.
Check out our 2024 vendors!
3rd and Elm Co
ADK Fragrance Farm
ADK Rustiques
Adirondack Enchantments
Anchor Baptist Church
Balsam Springs Soap
Bella Castle Designs
Bittersweet Dyes
Bohemian Roots
Chained Inn
Coakley Home and Hardware
Community Development Program serving St. Lawrence County
Crafting Towards Dreams
Diabolical Whimsy – Art by Kendra Matott
Earthen Arts
Ellie K Enterprise LLC
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
Frozen Munchies
GRO Energy Solutions LLC
Home Made
JewelsCraftedGems
Jo Jo’s Crafts
Jones Hockey Development LLC
Kathystreasure
LaBella Associates
League of Women Voters of St. Lawrence County, New York
LeBeau Oreille
Lety’s Bling Shoppe Paparazzi Jewelry
Liberty Utilities
Librarymadre Creations
Little River Community School
Madison’s Alchemy & Oddities
Maple Custom Designs
Marina N Ben LLC
Mary Kay
Nature Up North
North Country Childrens Museum
North Country Clean Energy Hub/ Cornell Cooperative Extension
Northern Area Health Education Center
Northern Power and Light
Northern Weaving
Not Your Average Cookie
On the farm Embroidery
One of a Kind Designs
Potsdam Central School AAK Middle School
Potsdam Food Co-op
Potsdam Junior Hockey Association
Progressive Imports
Proven Energy Systems, LLC
Schuler Woodworks
Simply Zapped Permanent Jewelry
Soldier Solutions LLC
St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union
StoneWear Creations
Sugar Valley Bakery
Sweeter Creations Sugar House LLC
The Empty Nest Boutique
The House of the Good Shepard
Tom’s Got Wood
Tree’s Treasures Jewelry
Wildlypressed
ADK Fragrance Farm
ADK Rustiques
Adirondack Enchantments
Anchor Baptist Church
Balsam Springs Soap
Bella Castle Designs
Bittersweet Dyes
Bohemian Roots
Chained Inn
Coakley Home and Hardware
Community Development Program serving St. Lawrence County
Crafting Towards Dreams
Diabolical Whimsy – Art by Kendra Matott
Earthen Arts
Ellie K Enterprise LLC
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
Frozen Munchies
GRO Energy Solutions LLC
Home Made
JewelsCraftedGems
Jo Jo’s Crafts
Jones Hockey Development LLC
Kathystreasure
LaBella Associates
League of Women Voters of St. Lawrence County, New York
LeBeau Oreille
Lety’s Bling Shoppe Paparazzi Jewelry
Liberty Utilities
Librarymadre Creations
Little River Community School
Madison’s Alchemy & Oddities
Maple Custom Designs
Marina N Ben LLC
Mary Kay
Nature Up North
North Country Childrens Museum
North Country Clean Energy Hub/ Cornell Cooperative Extension
Northern Area Health Education Center
Northern Power and Light
Northern Weaving
Not Your Average Cookie
On the farm Embroidery
One of a Kind Designs
Potsdam Central School AAK Middle School
Potsdam Food Co-op
Potsdam Junior Hockey Association
Progressive Imports
Proven Energy Systems, LLC
Schuler Woodworks
Simply Zapped Permanent Jewelry
Soldier Solutions LLC
St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union
StoneWear Creations
Sugar Valley Bakery
Sweeter Creations Sugar House LLC
The Empty Nest Boutique
The House of the Good Shepard
Tom’s Got Wood
Tree’s Treasures Jewelry
Wildlypressed
Volunteers
Our community owes immense gratitude to our dedicated volunteer EMTs, firefighters, and other selfless volunteers who tirelessly ensure our safety and well-being. Their unwavering commitment and bravery provide invaluable support during emergencies and community events, making Potsdam a safer and more connected place. We extend our heartfelt thanks to these local heroes for their extraordinary service and dedication.
The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce Summer Festival is made possible by generous sponsorships from local businesses, and the hard work of volunteers. Thank you for supporting our community!
Thank you to our sponsors
What We’re All About
Main Stage Music
Experience the vibrant sounds of summer with live music from local bands and artists, spanning genres to suit all tastes. Enjoy the rhythms and harmonies as we celebrate the rich musical talent of our community.
All three festival days! Check out our schedule of events.
Local Vendors and Crafts
Discover unique handmade crafts and locally sourced products from the North Country’s finest artisans and vendors. Support our community by exploring a diverse marketplace brimming with creativity and local flavor.
All day in Ives Park & Market St., Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13!
Kids & Family Events
Join us for a variety of fun-filled activities designed for children and families, including interactive games, engaging performances, and delightful surprises. Create lasting memories with your loved ones in a safe, welcoming environment right here in Potsdam.
Join us Friday, July 12 for the Fall Island Fiesta Children’s Event!
Locomotive Train Rides | Library Story Time | North Country Children’s Museum Activity | Rock Painting | Her-Petology | Police IDs & Seatbelt Safety |Face Painting | Ice Cream & Treats | Touch-a-Truck
After Hours
As the sun sets, Potsdam comes alive with exciting nightlife and after-hours entertainment, including live performances, social gatherings, and more. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and unwind with friends and neighbors in our lively village setting.
Join us Friday, July 12 for the Fall Island Beer, Wine & Cider Tent or the Pub Crawl on Saturday, July 13!
In Law Brewing | Hex & Hop Brewery & Meadery | Kaneb Orchards | Maple Brewing | The Happy Hive
Gideons Galley | Big Spoon Kitchen | Pig & Moo BBQ
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