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.
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Beth_sage
Minnetonka, MN539 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
This market was just down the street from our hotel so it was super convenient to walk a block. I am avoiding buying more stuff for the house and did not plan to buy anything. However there were some really beautiful and unique items. I ended up buying a wool hat, a sand garden with concrete balls, and a new wallet. All very well crafted. It was fun to wander up and down the aisles. We had to come back a bit later so I could get some delicious ice cream.
Written 9 October 2023
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Princerman
Otsego, MN910 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
There was so much co stuff there. I had a burger and there rest of my family had food options from all over the globe. My kids spent lots of time looking at jewelry. I just wish I could get a non homemade beverage there.
Written 12 August 2023
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pinguFareham
Budapest, Hungary113 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
A fantastic local craft Market. A great range of crafts, it was lovely talking to some of the stall holders and finding out about their products. If you are in Portland on a Saturday make a point of visiting. It is a must.
Written 6 August 2023
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Kirsten L
12 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
An okay market in a strange location. It's worth going to if you're in Portland but the farmers' market is far better.
Written 14 June 2023
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Jordan
Columbus, OH137 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
As some have mentioned, the area is a bit rough. My husbamd and I had no problems stopping by midday. The market is definitely a must visit if you're coming to Portland. We had some delicious veggie gyros! There are a variety of food stalls and fun little shops. Not just plastic kitsch at a tourist trap like some markets.
Written 4 January 2023
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dolittledigger
michigan952 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 9 November 2022
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Nomad Forever
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Apr 2022 • Couples
Cool place but bad city. Won't be going again. Dirty, trashy city- not safe after dark. We prefer Seaside and the coast to I-5 corridor.
Written 30 October 2022
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Megan C
Roseburg, OR56 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Great mix of local artisans and products. It was an easy walk along the waterfront from our downtown hotel. We will definitely go again if we happen to be in Portland on a Saturday!
Written 1 September 2022
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Lorne B
Toronto, Canada534 contributions
Jul 2022
Many vendors. Lots of good potential deals. It spans a large distance, so be prepared to walk. Worth the walk though.
Written 31 August 2022
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PAHWestfield
Westfield, IN330 contributions
Aug 2022
Many venders with great variety. Some very talented artists with product for sale. A very good market
Written 30 August 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!
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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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