There is no other market in Portland like the Saturday Market. Featuring a long list of artists, artisans, and food producers, this market is not only the biggest outdoor market in the city, but also the best. A mainstay in downtown since the 1970s, this thriving market has grown into the institution that it is today in its permanent home on the waterfront.
Lorna Mitchell / Flickr The market, though coined the Saturday Market, is also open on Sundays.
Ian Sane / Flickr Featuring art from around the area, it is open every weekend from March through Christmas Eve.
Keith Ewing / Flickr Most weekends it is the bustling epicenter of downtown life throughout the day.
Ian Sane / Flickr Whether you want to look at paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry or photography, there is something for everyone here.
K. Kendall / Flickr The main section of the market is located in Waterfront Park with most areas underneath a covered pavillion to make the event suitable for rain or shine. The market also takes up neighboring Ankeny Plaza where many imports and other wares are sold.
drburtoni / Flickr All vendors are juried into the market, and high standards are maintained for quality and craftsmanship.
Christopher Porter / Flickr There are impromptu musical and other performances rotating throughout the day at the Skidmore fountain, as well as a stage at Waterfront Park for musical acts to perform throughout the day, making for a lively atmosphere.
K8 / Flickr All items at the market are handcrafted and sold by the vendors, allowing for interaction between artists and customers. In many cases, artists are at work in their booths during the market, allowing for a unique behind-the-scenes perspective into their craft.
Min-Kiet Callies / Flickr There are over 250 spots each weekend for vendors and over 400 regular vendors, allowing for regular rotation of artists and new items at the market weekly.
Sam Grover / Flickr The market is open on Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays from 11 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is always free.
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Lorna Mitchell / Flickr
The market, though coined the Saturday Market, is also open on Sundays.
Ian Sane / Flickr
Featuring art from around the area, it is open every weekend from March through Christmas Eve.
Keith Ewing / Flickr
Most weekends it is the bustling epicenter of downtown life throughout the day.
Whether you want to look at paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry or photography, there is something for everyone here.
K. Kendall / Flickr
The main section of the market is located in Waterfront Park with most areas underneath a covered pavillion to make the event suitable for rain or shine. The market also takes up neighboring Ankeny Plaza where many imports and other wares are sold.
drburtoni / Flickr
All vendors are juried into the market, and high standards are maintained for quality and craftsmanship.
Christopher Porter / Flickr
There are impromptu musical and other performances rotating throughout the day at the Skidmore fountain, as well as a stage at Waterfront Park for musical acts to perform throughout the day, making for a lively atmosphere.
K8 / Flickr
All items at the market are handcrafted and sold by the vendors, allowing for interaction between artists and customers. In many cases, artists are at work in their booths during the market, allowing for a unique behind-the-scenes perspective into their craft.
Min-Kiet Callies / Flickr
There are over 250 spots each weekend for vendors and over 400 regular vendors, allowing for regular rotation of artists and new items at the market weekly.
Sam Grover / Flickr
The market is open on Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays from 11 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is always free.
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