ONEIDA (NBC 26) — Forget big-box store prices — this weekend is all about bartering, bonding, and building something with your own hands.

On Saturday, Ukwakhwa Grounds just outside Oneida will host its Sixth Annual Barter Market, a vibrant community celebration where dollars take a back seat and the value of handmade goods, homegrown produce, and personal skills takes center stage.

“It’s kind of like a flea market or farmers market, but there’s no money involved,” explained Becky Webster, Executive Director of Ukwakhwa. “We’ll visit each other’s tables, see what people have grown or made, and make some trades.”

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