Portland Saturday Market
Portland Saturday Market
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Operating since 1974 the Portland Saturday Market is the largest continually operating outdoor arts and crafts market in the nation. Located in Waterfront Park and Ankeny Plaza in Portland’s historic Old Town the Market is one of the most popular shopping destinations for local handcrafted goods. The Market offers a unique opportunity for customers to meet the artist as well as see one of a kind pieces created in the artist’s booth. Over 250 small businesses and individuals artists from across the NW region gather each week for the Saturday/Sunday event with live music and a plethora of exotic foods that will satisfy everyone’s appetite.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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jhorton_mn
Saint Paul, MN133 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
I found the suggestion for visiting Portland’s Saturday market on several websites so I thought it was a pretty safe bet for an enjoyable time. It didn’t disappoint. My family, which includes teens, had a fun time. I wish we will have tried some of the great looking foods. Many local artists as well as other NW novelties made it fun to check out each vendor. I’d wished on several occasions that I had brought more than a carry on for our visit so I could take more back home with me. Fun time!
Written July 27, 2021
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Madeline Cook
Portland, OR106 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
This market focuses on people who make their own products like soap, jewelry, art, instruments, food and so on. It’s a great place to take friends and family that are visiting Portland to shop and get a good view of the city. It’s located right on the waterfront which is also nice to walk along.
Written March 16, 2020
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Richard F
Wilmette, IL128 contributions
Dec 2019
The Portland Saturday Market is a great place to walk around and it if you find an interesting shop, to buy something. Shop ranges from food items (both vege, perhaps vegan - not sure, to meat based). My wife with assistance from our niece bought several pairs of earrings.
There are photographic stalls, woodworking and other artists. Shops are highly individualized. It is good to be a dog lover as Portlanders bring them everywhere, include Saturday Market. Just be carefully when eating - you may accidentally feed a pampered pooch.
And though called the Saturday Market, we visited mid week in December. not sure when it is open the rest of the year.
There are photographic stalls, woodworking and other artists. Shops are highly individualized. It is good to be a dog lover as Portlanders bring them everywhere, include Saturday Market. Just be carefully when eating - you may accidentally feed a pampered pooch.
And though called the Saturday Market, we visited mid week in December. not sure when it is open the rest of the year.
Written January 20, 2020
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dolittledigger
michigan958 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Unfortunately as most people know, the downtown Portland area has a lot of homeless people. Even though there was a gate around part of the market area, it’s open where the Porta Johns are and a few homeless people were using them. Not that I did not feel safe, there’s just a lot of them, tents everywhere, boarded up areas.
The market itself had local artists, quite a few food booths. The empanadas were great! Pricey but tasty.
If you have time and are staying in the area, take a walk through, grab a coffee from the coffee truck and browse around.
The market itself had local artists, quite a few food booths. The empanadas were great! Pricey but tasty.
If you have time and are staying in the area, take a walk through, grab a coffee from the coffee truck and browse around.
Written November 9, 2022
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BLM
Portland, OR16 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
During my recent visit to the Saturday Market in Portland, Oregon, I encountered a distressing situation. One of the individuals, a bearded man wearing dark sunglasses, is known for his racist views. Alongside another person, they racially profiled me, following me around despite my attempts to avoid them. Their behavior marred what should have been an enjoyable experience at the market, leaving me feeling unwelcome and uncomfortable.
Written April 14, 2024
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SimeyTravels
San Diego, CA3,558 contributions
Nov 2021
I have to be honest about two things. The first is that I was *really* looking forward to strolling through the Saturday Market with my husband. I had such nice memories of my first trip through the market with my friends, oh so many years ago. It was one of the things on my "to do" list that I'd actually planned around.
The second is that I felt a bit of shame after our visit, in that I'd built the market up to be this magical and lovely space full of things to see, buy, eat and experience.
Because this market? It was nothing like the one I remember from my first visit. Sure, part of it can be due to the fact that it's been years, and another part can be attributed to the pandemic we're still muddling through as a species.
It wasn't as expansive as I remember it being. We were able to do a full circuit of both sides of the street in less than 10 minutes, and that was with us strolling and stopping at a few booths along the way.
We did two extra passes through both sides of the market, just to make sure we hadn't missed a turn or a booth but weren't able to spend nearly as much time there as I'd wanted or planned on.
Heading out of the market, we took one of the flights of stairs that lead to the bridge above. That walk alone - a few steps from the market to the stairwell - was amazing and heartbreaking all at once. The sheer number of tents and homeless in that small area was astounding - their tents blocked off the sidewalk that we were trying to use to get to the Portland sign.
Disappointing, but I'm hopeful that it'll bounce back to the glory that I'm holding in my mind, once the world bounces back as well.
The second is that I felt a bit of shame after our visit, in that I'd built the market up to be this magical and lovely space full of things to see, buy, eat and experience.
Because this market? It was nothing like the one I remember from my first visit. Sure, part of it can be due to the fact that it's been years, and another part can be attributed to the pandemic we're still muddling through as a species.
It wasn't as expansive as I remember it being. We were able to do a full circuit of both sides of the street in less than 10 minutes, and that was with us strolling and stopping at a few booths along the way.
We did two extra passes through both sides of the market, just to make sure we hadn't missed a turn or a booth but weren't able to spend nearly as much time there as I'd wanted or planned on.
Heading out of the market, we took one of the flights of stairs that lead to the bridge above. That walk alone - a few steps from the market to the stairwell - was amazing and heartbreaking all at once. The sheer number of tents and homeless in that small area was astounding - their tents blocked off the sidewalk that we were trying to use to get to the Portland sign.
Disappointing, but I'm hopeful that it'll bounce back to the glory that I'm holding in my mind, once the world bounces back as well.
Written December 25, 2021
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Crazymotherof2
Seattle, WA187 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We were in town for a weekend getaway after Christmas and were so excited to check out the Saturday Market for some great food and crafts. We went down to the waterfront on Saturday at 11am to find no market, I thought we were in the wrong area, then I saw the banners on posts advertising the market March thru Christmas Eve - bummer. After further review i saw it is on the Saturday Market website but not prominently displayed if you ask me. We will have to go back in the spring or summer.
Written January 1, 2020
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Katherinee309
Houston, TX101 contributions
Sep 2020
We visited Portland in Sept 2020 during Covid and it was still a nice visit. We purchased teas, candles and herbs from some of the vendors. There’s lots of food and local merchants and it wasn’t too crowded. Perfect for all types of travelers and it’s a pretty setting overall with the trees everywhere. It was held on the Portland campus.
Written October 12, 2020
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Robert77096
Missouri City, TX316 contributions
Jul 2021
We enjoyed looking at the really large number of booths. We saw things we'd buy if we could easily get them home on a plane. There is food and porta potties on site. Nice location on the river. This was worth our time.
Written July 24, 2021
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Vernman
Joplin, MO191 contributions
Jul 2022
My wife had visited five years ago and had really built up my expectations. There were a few (very few) real craftmen and artists exhibiting their works, but mostly it was a mish-mash of dangly earings, clever T-shirts, and essential oil pedlers. There were several mobile food vendors that were doing a brisk trade. Overall between the hastle of finding a decent parking place and dodging the various homeless camps around the river-front, I don't think I would reccomend going. The Farmer's Market at PSU is more entertaining and accessible.
Written July 2, 2022
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lilybeevictoria
Victoria, BC2 contributions
Do the vendors take cards or mostly cash?
Judy H
Murrieta, CA390 contributions
They take both
Amy T
55 contributions
Is the market dog friendly?
jolianne01
Charlotte, NC149 contributions
Pretty much everywhere in Portland is dog-friendly. If your dog is well socialized it would be a great place to have fun together. It’s all outdoors, and very close to the green areas along the river. I wouldn’t hesitate to take a well behaved dog. Enjoy!
How safe is the area?
Tracie W
Maple Ridge, Canada1,026 contributions
I felt very safe there, lots of people in the area for the market , I was with my kids it was fine. There are homeless people around but so many people are at the market it was not an issue
I am going to be visiting the Saturday market in two weeks. Is there an easy way to locate the jewelry vendors for example . Is there a numerical map available? The booklet that I received is not in numerical order. Thank you
Rick W
Phoenix, AZ85 contributions
Yup pretty well mixed in enjoy the whole market.
Are there less vendors at the market on Sundays in comparison to Saturdays?
Victor C
Minneapolis, MN42 contributions
I am not sure, but there were an adequate number of vendors when I was there. I liked the selection and variety.
Suzabuz
Santa Rosa, CA10 contributions
Where do I park for the market?
Beachbum6208
Dallas, TX267 contributions
There is a multi level parking garage across the street from the water front park next to one part of the market. We didn't have any issues parking there.
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- (0.22 mi) The Society Hotel
- (0.24 mi) The Hoxton, Portland
- (0.14 mi) Worldmark Portland - Waterfront Park
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