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Karen Martwick
Karen Martwick, Travel Portland’s sr. director of content strategy, has lived in Portland since 1993. Read More
Portland Street Fairs, Markets & Art Walks
Explore Portland's vibrant mix of street fairs, open-air markets and neighborhood art walks happening throughout the year.
Karen Martwick
Karen Martwick, Travel Portland’s sr. director of content strategy, has lived in Portland since 1993. Read More
Portland’s vibrant neighborhoods come alive with street fairs, open-air markets and art walks throughout the year. From bustling night markets and culturally rooted events like My People’s Market to monthly gallery strolls, these gatherings offer a lively mix of local food, live music, handmade goods and creative expression for the whole family. You’ll also find plenty of farmers’ markets and craft fairs across the city. This roundup focuses on the can’t-miss events that bring people together in the open air.
And while you’re out and about at Portland street markets, be sure to check Travel Portland’s free Near Me Now app to see the latest and greatest offerings on the map, wherever you are in the city.
Portland Street Fairs by Month
May
St. Johns Bizarre
The annual art-and-craft-focused St. Johns Bizarre features a community parade, a market of craftspeople and vendors, local music, street performers, food, a beer garden, kids’ art activities and more — all in the heart of the St. Johns neighborhood in North Portland.
June
Last Thursday on Alberta
For nearly 30 years, Alberta Street in Northeast Portland has hosted Last Thursday on Alberta, a monthly arts and culture street market featuring live music, open art galleries and local vendors. There are street closures for this free event in June, July and August.
July
Mississippi Street Fair
Featuring live music on three stages, the Mississippi Street Fair is one of the city’s biggest street fairs, drawing 30,000-plus visitors to the close-in North Portland street.
Montavilla Street Fair
Montavilla Street Fair features over 150 local arts, crafts, food and retail vendors, plus live music and family activities, including a dedicated kids’ stage.
August
Fremont Fest
The Fremont Fest is a celebration in Northeast Portland’s quaint Beaumont neighborhood that features live local music, a kids’ fun zone for the little ones and a beer garden for the adults.
Multnomah Days
Multnomah Days in Southwest Multnomah Village offers a full-day Portland street market that’s jam-packed with a small-town-style parade, live music, food and craft vendors.
Hawthorne Street Fair
As one of Portland’s favorite streets, and the longest-running Portland street fair, the Hawthorne Street Fair pulls out all the stops with multiple music stages, beer gardens and blocks of sidewalk sales at many of the local shops that line the stretch that set the standard for “shop local”.
Kenton Street Fair
For over a decade, the Kenton Street Fair has been a lively place to watch live music on multiple stages while shopping at local artisans and food vendors. Explore this great neighborhood while celebrating local makers and businesses.
Foster Summer Soiree
Celebrate the summer season along Southeast Foster Road at the Foster Summer Soiree. Browse the sidewalk sales, vendors and pop-up shops that highlight Foster as the perfect place to eat, drink, shop and relax.
September
Clinton Street Fair
The Clinton Street Fair celebrates the Southeast Portland Division/Clinton neighborhood — close to downtown and bursting with top-rated eateries.
Belmont Street Fair
The street fair season winds down in style with the Belmont Street Fair, a party in another popular Southeast Portland neighborhood. With food and artist vendors, live music, and a Kids Zone, you’ll find activities for all ages at this Portland street market.
Art in the Pearl
Technically, Art in the Pearl is a fine arts and crafts festival, but with live music, hands-on activities and food vendors, this Labor Day weekend party in the North Park Blocks of the Pearl District certainly belongs on the list of summer street fairs. Of course, it’s also easy to enjoy the Pearl District’s art offerings with the monthly First Thursday art walk.
Monthly Art Walks
First Thursday
Going strong since 1986, First Thursday is a beloved celebration of the arts centered in the Pearl District (with adjoining neighborhoods like downtown and Northwest Portland/Nob Hill getting in on the fun too). On the first Thursday of each month, galleries and businesses, including the Pacific Northwest College of Art, debut new exhibitions, stay open late and host soirees, complete with food, drinks and great people-watching. Of course, it’s also serious business for local galleries like the Elizabeth Leach Gallery, Blackfish Gallery, Waterstone Gallery, Russo Lee Gallery and Blue Sky, among others.
First Friday
First Friday— centered in the Central Eastside and hosted by galleries, studios and alternative art spaces — connects visitors with working artists in this burgeoning district. The art walk takes place year-round on the first Friday of each month. An eclectic blend of more than 20 businesses, collectives and other hosts participate — like ADX (Art Design Xchange), One Grand Gallery and Clinton Street Coffeehouse — and a street exhibition is held during the warmer months.
Last Thursday
The focus of Last Thursday is the art, putting galleries like Alberta Street Gallery Antler and Nucleus at the heart of the action. Extended hours and fun events are also held at studios and makerspaces, including Mimosa Studios and Flight 64. And it doesn’t stop there — venues, bars and other local businesses participate too. Make your way to Northeast Alberta Street and start exploring.
Neighborhood Highlights
Learn more about the lively neighborhoods where these art walks are held.
Pearl District
The chic Pearl District features galleries and cultural institutions, as well as stylish shops and acclaimed eateries on loading docks with cobblestone streets, which hint at this former warehouse district’s past.
Alberta Arts District
Spend the day exploring Alberta Street’s eclectic shops, numerous art galleries, lively bars and seemingly never-ending food options.
Central Eastside
Criss-crossed with train tracks and lined with old industrial factories, some of Portland’s favorite restaurants, bars, boutiques and events call the Central Eastside home.
Street Markets
From rain and shine to everything in between, Portland has a mix of markets throughout the year to meet all your shopping and sightseeing needs. Every Saturday, downtown’s South Park Blocks transform into the Portland Farmers Market at PSU, the city’s largest and most celebrated outdoor farmers’ market. After a morning gathering groceries, head over to the iconic Portland Saturday Market — this beloved Rose City tradition is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March to Dec. 24.
The last Sunday of each month from April to October, Portland Flea is a gathering space for 80+ local artists, makers, and curators of the best vintage, handmade and locally sourced goods in town.
There are also seasonal and holiday markets to explore Portland’s vibrant culture, eat delicious foods and support local artists and craftspeople. Every December, My People’s Market spotlights Portland creators of color. Twice a year, Crafty Wonderland offers a chance to pick up goods from hundreds of Portland crafters and artisans.
In August, Portland’s Jade International Night Market is the epitome of a multicultural community event. The Jade District is a lively neighborhood centered around the intersection of Southeast Division Street and Southeast 82nd Avenue, and the market provides an opportunity for community members to shop, eat and socialize.
Upcoming Portland Street Fairs
Explore what Portland's neighborhoods have to offer at these street fairs.
Art All Year
Explore Portland's bustling, year-round scene of street fairs, art walks and outdoor markets.
Illustration by Subin Yang
A City of Neighborhoods
In our classic quirky fashion, Portland’s six main geographical sections (North, Northeast, Northwest, South, Southeast and Southwest) are referred to by residents as the city’s “quadrants.” The city is divided into north and south by Burnside Street and into east and west by the Willamette River.
Portland actually has more than 90 formally recognized neighborhoods with distinct boundaries. Our highlighted neighborhood and street guides highlight some of the best places to explore as a visitor to the city, where many restaurants and shops are consolidated.
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