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Explore local makers and vendors at the Portland Saturday Market.
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Portland Saturday Market

Buy products from local artists at this beloved attraction in Portland's Old Town.

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2 min read Old Town Chinatown

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Downtown
When
Mar. 4–Dec. 2, 2023
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free
Where
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97204

Combining the vibes of an art show, a live street concert and an open-air bazaar, Portland Saturday Market has been a beloved Rose City tradition since 1974. In fact, the market is considered the largest continually operating arts-and-crafts fair in the United States, drawing up to 750,000 visitors during its annual season.

Questions About Visiting Portland Saturday Market

When is Saturday Market open?

Portland Saturday Market is open from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. every Saturday, March through December 24th.

How do I get to Saturday Market?

Portland Saturday Market is located at 2 SW Naito Parkway next to the Willamette River and the Burnside Bridge. If you’re staying downtown, consider walking, biking or using a scooter.

Saturday Market is also easily accessible by public transit. Ride MAX Light Rail to the Skidmore Fountain station, or take a TriMet bus.

Prefer to drive? Here are driving directions from different areas of the city.

Where can I park near Saturday Market?

There is metered street parking on the blocks surrounding Saturday Market. Spots fill quickly, so arrive early if you want to avoid walking several blocks.

There is also a SmartPark garage just a few blocks from Saturday Market at NW Davis and Naito Parkway. You can receive 2 hours of free parking at this garage by spending $25 or more with a Saturday Market vendor. Parking rates are $1.80 per hour for the first three hours.

How much does it cost?

Portland Saturday Market is a free attraction. If you drive, you may need to pay for parking.

Are dogs allowed?

Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome at Portland Saturday Market.

Where can I see a list of vendors?

Portland Saturday Market maintains a list of current vendors on its website. Every vendor is a small business owner from Oregon or Washington, and everything for sale at the market is made by hand. You might even see vendors crafting new products inside their booths.

Shoppers at Portland Saturday Market
Peruse local art, crafts, furniture, food and much more at Portland Saturday Market.

On any given Saturday from the beginning of March to the day before Christmas, shoppers can wend their way through the rows of tents of this large outdoor market featuring local makers, artisans, and chefs. A full sensory experience, the sights, and sounds will have shoppers and on-lookers tapping their heels to bluegrass pickers and jazz trios with weekly sets of local musicians performing for market-goers and passersby in Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

Even before Portland was known for its food carts, the Saturday Market had vendors serving up hot food. If you’ve worked up an appetite, sample the Northeast African cuisine of Horn of Africa which has been a Portland Saturday Market staple since 1994. PDX Empanadas can supply you with the perfect handheld treat, with savory and sweet-filled empanadas. With gluten-free and vegan options, Angelina’s Greek Gyros serves up tasty wraps on freshly made pita.

With such a variety of goods, the Saturday Market is naturally a great place to score gifts and souvenirs anytime of year, including holiday shopping. Though browsing wares handcrafted by more than 250 vendors can seem a little daunting, here are some top finds.

For Portland souvenirs: Closed Loop Woodworks‘ Oregon-shaped cutting boards made from reclaimed wood, silverware art by Spoonman Creations, twee illustrations from A Little Sun, and Love from the Hood apparel and greeting cards from ARTJADEN.

For fine jewelry and wares: delicate metal-and-gemstone jewelry handcrafted with guitar string from Bluce Designs, gorgeous stone settings in silver by Forest Lily Designs, and Queen of Cup, crafting bowls and cups in clay and porcelain.

The list goes on with more locally themed apparel, ceramics, body care products, home décor and photography. Explore the Portland Saturday Market and experience an old Portland tradition.

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