Every Saturday and Sunday from March until December, the Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood becomes a lively arts and crafts marketplace. Operating since 1974, the Portland Saturday Market is the largest continually operating outdoor arts and crafts market in the country. Located at Waterfront Park and Ankeny Plaza in Portland's historic Old Town, the Portland Saturday Market features dozens of arts and crafts stalls with the Northwest's top artists and artisans, as well as ethnic foods and live entertainment.
With a cheerful atmosphere and colorful crowds, the Portland Saturday Market is the best place in Portland to shop for original art, hand-made pottery, ceramics and glass, wood crafts, garden products, jewelry and one-of-a-kind gifts. Sample hand-made foods at the International Food Court and enjoy free music on the main stage. Stop by the Rogue Brewery for delicious beer and Oregon wines.
Details
Hours -
The market is open weekends from March through Dec. 24.
Saturdays: 10 - 5 p.m.
Sundays: 11 - 4:30 p.m.
Prices -
Free admission.
Events
Live Music & Entertainment on Main Stage
Kids Events on the First Sunday of the Month (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Festival of the Last Minute
The Bite of Oregon Festival at Waterfront Park
Activities
Shopping
Dining at International Food Court
Beer & Wine Tasting at Rogue Brewery
Live Music -
The Saturday Market presents live music every weekend– from acoustic folk to bluegrass to blues and swing – on the Main Stage from 11:30 – 4 PM. The music is free to get into the groove at the Portland Saturday Market.
Sunday Shopping -
The Portland Saturday Market is also open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Sundays, the music plays from 11:30- 3:30.
FAQs
Is there food at the Saturday Market?
The Portland Saturday Market offers dozens of food booths at the International Food Court. Enjoy a variety of homemade local and ethnic foods – from clam chowder to pizza to BBQ to burgers – as well as Greek, Chinese, Polish and Mexican fare. Stop by the Rogue Brewery booth and wash it all down with a Portland Saturday Market IPA. Local restaurants such as Beirut Café, Horn of Africa, and My Brothers BBQ dish out delicious fare at great prices.
Where is the best place to park for the market?
The best place to park for the PSM is at the Smart Park garage at the corner of NW 1st and Davis. Bring your parking ticket and the Market gives 2 hours free parking if you spend $25. Smart Park garages are located around the downtown area and provide long and short-term parking for a $1.50/hour with a max of $15.
