Friday, August 14th, 2026
All events are held at the J.M. McDonald Sports Complex, 4292 Fairgrounds Dr., Cortland, NY, 13045.
Beginning at 9am the annual Cog Counters Chapter meeting & picnic will be held. See the COG Counters Newsletter above for additional details.
Friday Mart Room Schedule
Friday Pre-Registration: 9:00am to 11:00am
Friday Registration 11:00am to 4:00pm
Friday Mart Room opens for table holder load-in at 11:30am
Room opens for NAWCC members at 1:00pm and closes at 4:00pm
Silent Auction open during Mart hours.
Friday Night Lectures are open to the public
7:00pm Lecture by Micah Tasker, Vintage Watch Man. He will share his popular presentation "On the Road With the Vintage Watch Man" discussing his adventures, misadventures and treasures from the world of horology and beyond.
8:00pm Lecture by Tom Vaughn titled "The Porter Contract Factory." Tom will discuss Eli Terry's first major factory at Plymouth, Connecticut. Learn the names of a much wider group of clockmakers who likely got their start working in this factory. With new research into these individuals, learn how they branched off into a larger network of wooden clock industry making the Connecticut the clock-making capital of the world.
9:00pm Reception for volunteers & guests. Location: CNY Living History Museum - 4386 US-11, Cortland, NY 13045
Saturday, August 15th, 2026 (Public Day)
Saturday Mart Room Schedule
Saturday Registration 7:30am to 3:00pm
Room opens for table holder load-in at 8:00am.
Room opens for all attendees at 9:00am and closes for all at 4:00pm
Silent Auction open during Mart hours
Antique Clock & Watch Road Show 10:45am to 12:00pm. Want to know more about your antique clock, watch or horological tool? Ask An Expert - volunteers will answer questions regarding your recent purchase or provide guidance prior to purchase at the Mart. You can also bring a family heirloom or another horological item for evaluation. Learn about its potential provenance, condition and estimated value.
Educational Workshops, Sessions from 9:15am through 1:30pm. Visit the 'Workshop Information' page for more detailed information and topics.
Chapter/National Meetings
11:00am to Noon - Tower & Street Clock Chapter 134
12:00pm to 1:00pm - Micah Tasker (National Representative) - NAWCC: 5 Year Strategic Plan.
1:00pm to 2:00pm - International 400 Day Clock Chapter 168
Educational workshops and lectures are open to the public free of charge. The public can also attend the Mart on Saturday free of charge.
