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Explore local arts, crafts, food and performers at Portland Saturday Market.
The popular downtown market is back featuring more than 150 booths filled with handcrafted goods. In operation since 1974, the weekly marketplace has gained national recognition as the largest continuously operating open-air arts and crafts market in the country.
Here are the details about the 2024 market.
2024 Portland Saturday Market
The 2024 Portland Saturday Market is held March 2 through December 22. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
If you love supporting local small businesses, the Portland Saturday Market is a great place to shop. All items at the market are handcrafted and sold by the Pacific Northwest makers. That means when you visit a booth, you get the unique opportunity to meet with artists. You’ll often see pieces being made right in the booths.
Did you know each vendor has their goods reviewed by a panel of Portland Saturday Market members? This process assures that all items on display meet the market’s standards of quality and hand craftsmanship.
Here are the categories of goods you’ll find:
- Clothing and accessories
- Jewelry
- A food court full of drinks, snacks and meals.
- Health and wellness items
- Home goods
- Packaged goods
- Pet toys and accessories
- A wide range of visual arts.
While you’re there, get a bite to eat from one of the food vendors. The market also has options ranging from sweet and savory treats to full meals.
On top of that, there are local performers filling the market with music and entertainment all day long.
Parking and Transportation
If you park in one of the nearby SmartPark garages, you can get your parking validated when you spend $25 on items at the market. Also, if you ride MAX light rail train or TriMet bus to the event, you can receive a free ticket home when you buy $25 worth of items from vendors.
Bring your purchases to the red information trailer to claim your validation or free transit ticket.
Portland Saturday Market is free to attend. The event takes place in the Old Town district at 2 SW Naito Parkway Portland. For more information, visit the Portland Saturday Market website.
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