Portland Saturday Market

I adore the saturday market. Such a iconic experience. Lots of artists , delicious foods, beautiful art, flowers , and so much more.

Been to Portland a few times, but the timing never worked out for me to be here on a Saturday morning for their renowned market. Really great selection of arts, crafts and food vendors.

Much bigger than anticipated - fun place to stop in on a weekend trip. I went with friends and enjoyed the creative booths. Great for jewelry finds, leather goods, ceramic, etc. Very positive vibes considering how many people were there. Parking is a bit tricky but doable.

Come here for the local artists and hand made jewelry. A couple of tarot readers and near the water front. Came in march , before noon and not as over crowded. You can find different types of food vendors also.

Such a cool outdoor market with handmade art, jewelry, live music n clothing. People there are just smiling n enjoying the day. Best thing I saw was Santas3D toys- 3D printed dragons, toys and eggs. Such a kind couple.

I had never been before October 2024. There's Live Music! Crafts! You can buy Art and soap and stickers and jewelry and sculptures and Dragons! And lots of other cool things. Some of it seems a little overpriced but you have to figure in that it costs each vendor for that space, and a monthly fee as well. Also, Voodoo Donuts!!!

A great weekend art market. A lot of interesting and unique items are for sale by some really talented folks. Also THE BEST PUPUSAS EVER CAN BE FOUND HERE. Dona Lola Authentic Food is no joke and seriously good, must try. It’s a lively setting as well being next to the river in the Oldtown neighborhood. Dos thumbs up 👍👍

Not big on crafts myself, but the food smells good. Not exactly the cleanest looking place either. You can get off the red/blue max nearby !!

We landed in Portland on Saturday morning and this was already in our agenda. The market was about 6 blocks from us so we walked over to enjoy the day. There are so many vendors. You can find artwork, jewelry, souvenirs, and some cool stuff you won't find in a store. There are food vendors and alcohol as soon as you walk in. I think the best part of this was the Alcohol Monitor. I have never seen that before and the girl who was the monitor was pretty chill. The market does get a bit busy so I would probably suggest to get there early. While you are there make sure to check out the waterfront to capture some pretty cool photos of the city.

This was a great Saturday excursion on my most recent trip to Portland! I am always on the lookout for artisan markets and I really enjoyed this one. It was very busy (as expected on a sunny day), but plenty of vendors and food spots that kept things moving. Vendors ranged from jewelry, home goods, funky souvenirs, and more. The market stretched from the waterfront and down multiple blocks, so you can spend at least an hour or more perusing for the perfect gift or souvenir :) Would return if I'm in the area again on a Saturday.

I was glad to find this was still here. I remember coming here something like 16 years ago, when Portland was quite a different place. Today the section by the river seemed smaller than before, but there was still plenty. Some reviewers found the prices to be high. There can be some sticker shock, but you have to consider these items are hand-made by the artists, and some are one-of-a-kind. One can always just stroll and enjoy looking, without buying. Yes, there can be the smell of urine in some places, and other drawbacks. If these are issues for you, you probably shouldn't come. I did not partake of the food, but as I walked through the food stand row, I heard nothing but good reviews and yummy sounds. I got some gifts for my sister and a friend, with a few gifts for me too. It's a good place to get unique gifts and made in Oregon gifts. There are porta-potties on this side, under the bridge. I needed the accessible one. Thankfully, there was one. The floor was disgusting, so I pulled up my pants legs. There was also a hand-washing station. Although in desperate need of cleaning and maintenance, I was glad they were available. I crossed the street to another smaller section of the market. It went all the way to Skidmore Fountain. There were even a few more stands past the fountain, across the light rail tracks.

I enjoyed the market during our trip but didn't buy much becuase it was soooo much to look at and compare. I don't think we could dedicate as much time to really perusing so it was a window powershop trip there. I still love my coasters purchsed from there and my repurposed skateboard earrings!

There are many artsy booths to visit. There is a food truck area and other food vendors along the market. There will be a selection of food for everyone. It's busy as expected but it's fast paced with lots to explore. Service is friendly and people are welcoming. It's free to attend so I would recommend visiting for the value of the experience.

Woooo! Doing Portland things! AMBIANCE: Parking | Street parking, parking plaza, but best recommended to use public transportation or ride share since it gets pretty busy. Vibes | A lovely layout; you're basically at the riverwalk. You're proximal to many other touristy things such as the White Stag sign and the smallest park. I dig the variation of vendors from merchandise, stones, food, and produce. There's good places to sit out, enjoy the scenery or the local music. CUSTOMER SERVICE Solid! All friendly people and pleasant energy all around. OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Lovely! This was a great place to be to get a nice grasp of Portland. The scenery, the food, and the music create a pleasant atmosphere. A memorable experience and something I look forward to coming back to L Advice: * It could be slower, and they can have fewer vendors on slower days

Post pandemic PDX Market is pushing to regain its former glory. Not as many quirky weird business booths and price inflated food stands are challenging to eat at. For now lines are short and comfortable to stroll through the lanes. Still a fun afternoon people watching at the waterfront fountain.

The Portland Saturday Market's star has been in decline for sometime. With the advent of the Vancouver Waterfront and nearby farmers market, as well as the rise of other farmer's markets around the metro area, coupled with the fact that both it, and downtown in general, never really recovered from the COVID era, it's hard to justify more than one visit a year here, and even that is starting to become a bit of a stretch. PSM just doesn't have the same exuberant, vibrant energy it once had. Even though all the pieces are still there, something about the soul of the market has faded. It's still filled with numerous vendors selling handcrafted artisan wares of all types, from jewelry to leather goods to framed artwork, clothing boutiques, home décor, and a seemingly dwindling handful of food carts and snack vendors. There's also the perennial presence of local flavor such as angry Evangelicals with megaphones, signs and speakers; Fentanyl-addled zombies yelling slurs and nonsense; as well as rampant graffiti, litter, and the pervasive smell of urine. Yay. Many of these faults are attributable more to the overall decline of the city instead of the market itself, but its hard to divorce one from the other, particularly, I would imagine, for visitors and tourists. As a born-and-bred local to the area, the Saturday Market has ever been a place to kill some time browsing, but rarely a place where I purchase anything. There are a few exceptions, of course: the beef (and assorted other animals) jerky vendor, and the candied roasted nuts vendor across Naito are notable. More often than not these days, though, the PSM is more of a detour, or simply a place to pass through while headed to other, more engaging downtown landmarks, such as Powell's, Dan & Louis, Raven's Manor, and others, or simply for a long, leisurely stroll down Tom McCall Waterfront Park (which, unfortunately, has also suffered similarly over the past few years). It's not all doom-and-gloom here, but the Portland Saturday Market used to be a headlining feature of the Portland Waterfront; now, it feels like more of an afterthought.

When I visited Portland this summer, I hadn't heard of the Portland Saturday Market. Thankfully, a friend mentioned it to me while we were there, and I was able to go that Saturday. I'm so glad it was mentioned, because this market is a gem. It's not crappy stuff; it's locally made stuff from a variety of businesses!!! Plus, it's down near the river and really easy to get to (we rode a bus and then just walked a couple blocks). I got a beautiful print, a super unique bag, and some other knick knacks. Plus I enjoyed some local music. This is a great market and vibe!!! Highly recommend.

We were there on a Sunday and there were vendors setup. I don't know if there's more there on Saturday, but I liked The Spoiled Cat vendor and brought my cats something home with me. Good location. Fun to wander around. Weird that they don't allow alcohol out of the small enclosed area when people are sitting on sidewalks all around the downtown area lighting up a bowl or a joint. Makes zero sense so me.

The last time I came here a few years ago I was really impressed, today it was a bit underwhelming. I do like that they have the market on Saturday and Sunday though. Maybe Saturdays more is happening. I think there were less vendors than last time I was here although some of them do have really nice stuff and beautiful art. If you're in the area I would check it out but maybe don't go out of your way.

Where to start. The good stuff: Hardworking creatives making unique art. Go on a slightly wet day. Your custom will be appreciated and you'll probably have a great chat with the artist with little interruption. So why only 3 stars? The artists deserve 5 stars. The management 0 IMHO because when they learned they had a child sex predator they pushed it under and tried to hide it. I've been a fan of Saturday Market since the 2000s. Have friends who were vendors and they just learned about this recently. The guy's name is Stephen Poon of Out Nerd Me. He was arrested in 2020. Convicted in 2023. Even when the police asked the public for more information, even after knowing Poon had creeped on the victim for almost a decade, the Market management never warned vendors or the public about Poon or told them about the arrest. No one knows how many victims there might be. So I don't recommend taking your kids down. If you like an artist try to support them through their website or social media. The fees they pay the Market keep going up and they get less and less for it.

The location is nice, right on the water and near a number of restaurants and Chinatown. The market itself is kind of a bad tourist trap. Everything is overpriced here. It's mostly filled with local artisan booths, unlike the PSU farmers market. Lots of leather wallet stands and paintings for sale. Only one shop selling Jam. Most of the vendors accept credit card payments, at least.

If there's one thing you won't find here, it's a banana (or any fruit). Not that I saw any. But what you'll find at this waterfront Market in Portland's Southwest side that runs into NW 1stAve(?), is an abundance of incredible vendors selling their wares- and you're never short of choices. Whether it's jewelry, clothing, fresh flowers, children's items, home decor, art and a couple of food stalls and maybe 1-2 food trucks- in no particular order, you won't go wrong. Take for instance Moony's Sweets that have these chewy-thick-almost gooey cookies. My daughter picked the Red Velvet and I had their Chocolate Chip- which was great! But we missed their upright display of Baklava pastries that looked divine. Or take the Sterling Silver jewelry kiosk where I bought a set of 'Endless' mini hoops for my kid and a beaded pinky ring for me. Or that Bella Luna Coffee truck offers some pastry items with a varied beverage menu and not just coffee. The vendors we purchased from were incredibly pleasant and easy to talk to; so were the ones we walked past. For me, this was a major win-win and price wasn't bad at all.

This is a large and fun outdoor market at the western/downtown end of Burnside Bridge, partly under it, partly spreading across Naito Parkway and Ankeny Plaza. There are many vendors selling their crafts, specialty t-shirts and other clothes, magnets, games, woodworks, jewelry, soaps, and numerous other items. There are also many food vendors for getting bites to eat, coffee, etc. The main negative is that this is really an arts-and-crafts market so it lacks a "farmers' market" element or full-range market for normal needs, since there are no vendors of fruits and vegetables, or other such foodstuffs to take like breads and cheeses; the food is limited to prepared food to eat. That brings it down to about 4.5 stars for me, and I could see how one might give this only 4 stars for that, but otherwise, the market really is great unless you're there to shop for produce, so I'm rounding up. The website also specifies that it is an arts-and-crafts market, after all, and for that this really is great. It is definitely worth a visit and we had a nice walk to it along the river. I would add that it can be a bit crowded and loud, and we got burnt out on that score, especially in the area around Skidmore Fountain (the area by the river was less intense int hat regard), so for some people the crowds could be a bit daunting, while other clearly like to see or feel that.

We recently had houseguests, which made for a fun excuse to do all the touristy things. Our last visit to Saturday Market had been in pre-pandemic times, so we were curious (and a bit anxious) to see how Saturday Market had changed in the intervening years. Would Saturday Market still feel festive and fun? Would it feel sparse (as some other reviewers had mentioned)? Given the economy, would prices have risen to uncomfortable levels? I'm pleased to report that the 2024 Saturday Market was great! If there were fewer vendors, we certainly didn't notice. There were a wide range of vendors selling everything from high-end art, to bath and body products, to classy and quirky PDX souvenirs, to reasonably priced jewelry. There was live music, too. We had a great time.

I used to be a big fan many years ago ,but now having seen many other cooler Farmers market with better pricing and options ,I find this one slightly overhyped. I believe this is more an artsy market than a Farmers market and the closest one at PSU offers much much more in terms of food and shopping . But as a tourist it definitely is a nice getaway for a few hours . Its not to say that they are not good -they are ! infact it has some of the coolest artworks you will find under one roof (for a lack of better word) . From jewelry to candles ,paintings , skin care to ceramics there is no lack of beautiful products here .The vendors are sweet and welcoming and part of the non profit coop from both Oregon and Washington. Runs from March to December and very easy to get by Trimet .If you are driving and if you spend $25 or more at the market you can get the parking validated at the nearest SmartPark garage.

We are visiting Portland for the Grand Prix and stumbled upon this event. So amazing! Many, many vendors, and some original art that's nothing like anything I've ever seen before. I got a cool henna tattoo at Bollywood Henna. We actually spent about four hours seeing it all. I can't recommend this enough.

This place is crazy fun. Many many vendors set up with a wide range of crafts, arts, and more. Very relaxed, friendly, no pressure bunch. There are several good options. And a beautiful waterfront park.

I'm be been many times over the years. Lots of creatives that want to share their amazing work sprinkled in with chochkies and run of the mill candles and weird stuff that must appeal to someone but less to me. Food booths are pretty popular. The less healthy, the longer the line! The fresh fruit cups looked amazing. Great people watching Great location Community of diverse beings Good smells Generally good energy The occasional drum circle All of these things are the real reason to come to the Portland Saturday market.

It's a fun place to walk, especially in the warm, autumn sun, and see local artists' work. Such a variety of crafts, arts, goodies can be found at the Saturday Market. It's conveniently located along the waterfront, where one can rest, relax and take in the beauty of the city. The central location is also great for walking to/from the city center, Chinatown, and more.

While visiting Portland with friends one of my friend's local buddies guided us through the market. We found parking in a local parking garage and made our way over to the market easily. There are a lot of booths here and what I really enjoyed was all the arts and makers that had booths. I'm used to a lot of food vendors, soaps, candles and fresh produce when I go to markets like these, but this market had that and then some. I wish I had taken pictures, but my phone battery was low and since I was on vacation I decided to just live in the moment. I remember loving the ceramics, glass artwork and some of the more interesting and time consuming pieces people had on display. There were also unique clothing options available and I even bought an "Eat Local" T-shirt from Be Good Monster. I've worn it many times since. If you spend $25 or more at the market you can visit their market booth for 2-hours of parking validation for the SmartPark garage. This is easy to accomplish with all the different options. We ended up browsing through the main area of vendors and then heading up some smaller areas where we eventually ran out of vendors and were just enjoying the city. If I'm back in the area on a Saturday I'll definitely make this part of my plan. It's a great way to support local and see a bunch of different types of businesses all at once.

To Paul Verhoeven For over a year, I've been facing harassment from a security guard who is a bearded white man with dark glasses, often accompanied by a slim sidekick. They frequently patrol near the businesses I visit. Despite my efforts to address this issue, there's been little response or investigation. This ongoing situation seems to reflect poorly on Paul Verhoeven. If you encounter similar problems, I suggest contacting market management or escalating the matter to the Portland Police Bureau and the Better Business Bureau.

Craft markets are not my thing, but this one was pretty good, and it also had a reasonable number of food carts, plus a couple of alcohol stalls. If I lived in Portland, I might find myself buying one of the odd and entertaining prints, but I don't want one enough to bring it with me on a plane.

A fun outdoors market that celebrates local Portland/Oregon crafters and creators. From local jerky to crocheted plushies to hand crafted jewelry, the Portland Saturday market has it all. It's held weekly from 10am-5pm and spans multiple blocks (we counted 4). There is no parking so your only options are street parking ($2/hour) or garage/lot parking (we saw around $3/hour). Shop local!

I have to be honest about two things. The first is that I was *really* looking forward to strolling through the Saturday Market with my husband. I had such nice memories of my first trip through the market with my friends, oh so many years ago. It was one of the things on my "to do" list that I'd actually planned around. The second is that I felt a bit of shame after our visit, in that I'd built the market up to be this magical and lovely space full of things to see, buy, eat and experience. Because this market? It was nothing like the one I remember from my first visit. Sure, part of it can be due to the fact that it's been years, and another part can be attributed to the pandemic we're still muddling through as a species. It wasn't as expansive as I remember it being. We were able to do a full circuit of both sides of the street in less than 10 minutes, and that was with us strolling and stopping at a few booths along the way. We did two extra passes through both sides of the market, just to make sure we hadn't missed a turn or a booth but weren't able to spend nearly as much time there as I'd wanted or planned on. Heading out of the market, we took one of the flights of stairs that lead to the bridge above. That walk alone - a few steps from the market to the stairwell - was amazing and heartbreaking all at once. The sheer number of tents and homeless in that small area was astounding - their tents blocked off the sidewalk that we were trying to use to get to the Portland sign. Disappointing, but I'm hopeful that it'll bounce back to the glory that I'm holding in my mind, once the world bounces back as well.

I LOVE the Saturday market! It's only on Saturday's now, but it's just as fun as ever. I went today and tried a peach mango sparkling wine which was delicious! Afterwards I wandered through the market, which extends for three blocks, and stocked up on essential oils, natural soaps, and window shopped at all of the goodies and crafted items. There is everything from coasters to psychic readings! This market is a really fun event to check out in Portland and has a great view of the famous Portland, OR sign. It's in a beautiful location on the waterfront overlooking the willamette river and a hop skip and jump away from voodoo donuts.

Wanted to come and check out the famous Portland Saturday Market. Parking can be hard to find. Plenty of vendors for food, vendors for jewelry, glass, ceramics, specialty in arts crafts etc. Nice to walk around and explore but I personally didn't find much to eat or buy but nice to browse and do people and dog watching.

Came with friends here on Saturday for lunch after a hike :) I was impressed with the number of vendors and variety of food selections here compared to the Saturday Portland Farmers Market. After going through all the food vendors, I decided to try two bc why not ;) the first food truck caught my attention bc it was NE African cuisine. I ordered the Caravan dish which was a savory, veggies dish with rice. The lentils were very filling, but I still craved meat. So for my next dish, I went for the Polish food truck. Even though I was too busy to take pics, my #9 dish was very filling with a huge kielbasa (Polish sausage), 5 pierogis (Polish dumplings made with potatoes and cheese), with cucumbers and tomato salad. If I were to come again, I'd try their gyros bc they looked yummy too but the line was very long.. great for lunch & for supporting small businesses!

Smart Park nearby. Market is just the right size with various craft and food vendors. Flowers were a great buy at $20 as was middle eastern treats as you leave.

A really nice way to explore the city and see the local crafts. The location next to the river was great, though I have to admit, compared to the last time I was in Portland, had to walk through quite a number of tents to get to the market. The offerings at the market were plentiful and reasonably priced. The crowd was mainly maskless, but overall, a great experience. Would highly recommend.

Really enjoyed walking around next to the Willamette, with such an offering of food, shops, stalls! Most people were not masks (vendors were), but overall, the spacing between stalls were great, and so was the overall vibe. I would recommend just to get a good look into local crafts and local arts, as well as some yummy local cuisine! :) Would recommend!

If you like random paintings, sculptures, lawn art, clothes, jewelry, blown glass, paper arts, specialty foods, and handmade crafts, this is your place! The market was broken up into 2 sections, one strip along the waterfront and another small section across the street. It was nice to walk around but also extremely crowded and the aisles between each vendor was pretty narrow. I'm glad I checked it out but I rather go to the Farmer's Market. Not really my style of things I would buy.

Lots of fun and a must-see if you're in Portland on a Saturday! I was a bit disappointed, though, that there wasn't a honey vendor or a vendor of dog treats / toys, as I had hoped to get those for the folks at home.

Better than I expected. A good way to spend an hour or two on a weekend morning. Artist vendors were super friendly. Selection was adequate...would've rated higher if more of a selection. If you have time, check it out.

A cool collection of local crafts. We only bought a few things, but we did partake in some Saturday morning beer from Migration Brewing and a cinnamon sugar Elephant Ear (a thin fresh fried pastry). Lots of cool crafts and art work here. Worth a bit of time stroll through. This market continues across Ankeny, but I think that section is run separately. Lots of other foods available too.

It's not the biggest outdoor market as it's marketed lol. It's got some great artists in there though and we were happy to support the local Portlandlandians

The Portland Saturday (and Sunday) Market is a fun place to walk around on a sunny spring, cool summer or crisp fall day. It's also a great place to take out of town visitors who want to buy local gifts and people watch. There is street parking, a few street parking lots, and the Max has a station that drops you right in the middle of everything. Located to the west and east of SW Naito, encompassing the Skidmore Fountain in Old Town and spilling across SW Naito with newer stalls along the Willamette River, there are lots of jewelry, art, ceramics, clothes and accessories, homemade candles and oils, and artisan food items. Over the years I've bought: - A handmade wool scarf that literally looks like a piece of art. It's designed in my favorite colors of the sea, and I always receive so many compliments when I wear it. - Jewelry made from guitar strings - yep, you heard that right! - A stunning framed photograph of Portland's Japanese Garden that adorn d my office wall for years. - Toys for my cats filled with fresh catnip, always a big hit. - An Aqua tote handbag made from recycled rubber tires by Renee - Hand painted light switch covers that turn something ordinary into a wow. And so much more. When you go, make sure to seek out Lisa, the Tarrot Card reader. She is absolutely amazing! I've seen her about 8 times and she has been spot on every single time. So specific in her readings, what she tells me would mean nothing to anyone but me. Best $10 spent and she is usually the reason I go to the market! She is located in the old section, last row on the north side. Bring your appetite because there are several food carts on both sides of SW Naito offering many cuisines: Chinese, Lebanese, Thai, Polish, Mexican, Greek, just to name a few. And of course it wouldn't be a street fair without the prerequisite "Elephant Ears" and corn dogs. The best Elephant Ears, imho, are at the stall in the Tom McCall Park area. Amazing how good fried dough and cinnamon sugar can taste! Their ears are fresh, crisp and chewy, and you can order differ flavors. I skip the butter and do lite cinnamon and sugar. Going the full Monty would kill my calorie count for two days! Typically I spend more time in the area along the River. The Old Town section gets seedier by the year. Sorry to say, but it's the reality. My only complaint is that every year it's the same vendors with the same wares. Would love to see the vendors up their game, come up with different versions or new varieties of their craft. Give the locals a reason to go, and buy, at The Portland Saturday Market.

I was lucky to be in Portland on Saturday to check off this item from my bucket list. This market is huge and you can also sit/walk along the waterfront. There were SO many people. There were many vendors, right from souvenirs, candles, pottery, soap, clothes, bags, art pieces, paintings, photographs etc. There was live music and plenty of food trucks to choose from. The stuff was quite pricey but seemed very unique. Worth a visit if you're in the city.

This review for stuff churros, it was greasy and stuff with your choice of flavors. It was perfect side for me, I had caramel stuffed churro, enjoyed every bite. Wish I could have more!

I really wish I was more into shopping at flea markets because I know this place would have thrown me into an orgasmic state since it's purportedly the world's largest outdoor market. That's something you probably don't need to see anyway, me writhing on the ground over a candlestick or something useless like that. Jamie W. and I sauntered over to the Old Town area to find this market going at full speed by 11AM on the mid-June Saturday we went. It's a massive jumble of booths selling basically everything - though the things that struck me most were the local art and oh yes, the food (photo: http://bit.ly/2LyXu3J). The market stretches across a good chunk of Tom McCall Waterfront Park and inland a couple of blocks to Skidmore Fountain. By the way, it's also open on Sundays despite the name. Somebody needs to work on the branding. RELATED - Collection of unique markets around the world: bit.ly/2uQgdy0

You have to try this out- fun fun fun! Lots of tasty Treats to try! Fun places to shop for local Gifts and jewelry- I had an empanada-papusa-and a few more nibbles here and there, I am still dreaming about the papusa plate! You have to go to the Saturday market and go hungry!!!

Lots of great crafts and food is good too. Good way to spend Saturday afternoon. Lots of cool jewelry and a steam punk meets Madonna clothing booth.

This Saturday market was lit! Free alcohol tastings (even liquor) from some vendors, a good variety of food to grab and eat, paid parking nearby which wasn't too expensive, and all in a beautiful grassy area!

We visited this market on Saturday morning and it was so much fun. They have everything from jewelry to flowers to henna tattoos to great food & drinks. Most of the boots take cash but others have evolved into accepting credit cards which makes it easier for people to shop. No need to run to the ATM every second anymore. After walking around and a short bike ride around the water where the market is located, we got hungry and decided to give one of the food stands a try. A Thai place. We got Pad Thai dish with shrimp. It was amazing!! I couldn't stop eating. It was perfectly cooked and delicious! I'm so happy we got a chance to visit this market. If you go do not take a car. Red an orange bike which you can return there as well and enjoy your time.

A variety of vendors selling things from jewelry, artisanal artifacts, FOOD, etc. This was a perfect saturday stroll after the farmer's market (took public transport from the farmers market to the saturday market). Many of the booths were interesting but not captivating. The food booths looked and smelled delicious. We tried the corn plantain pancake because of the uniqueness of it. Worth a stop if you are in town on a saturday morning looking to pass some time.

I'm happy that a local friend took me to this wonderful spot in southwest Portland. It was a fun experience! We went on a Sunday, which was interesting given the name, but the Market is a series of shops set up by local creative people. Amazing and unique arts and crafts, incredibly creative people selling their wares. Accomplished artists in abundance! Take the light rail, easily accessible, and located along the riverfront. Safe, clean, urban, and really fun. Great people watching, over 250 booths, and offered from March through Christmas. Interacted with some really fun people, bought some great stuff, great food, and an overall good time. Should be part of everyone's Portland experience.

I don't live in Portland or even Oregon for that matter and I hear raves about the Portland Saturday Market. Usually held on Saturdays during the warmer months this market was a place we have been wanting to go to for a while. While the market is very large than most you come across we left thinking that it may have been slightly overhyped. Not that we are complaining. There is a variety of merchandise to pick from, lots of food vendors to pick from and it's right by a river walk so you can get some great views in. But with the hype we heard maybe we were expecting something highly quirky or strange... something that Portland is known for but it seemed pretty understated here in that regard. Despite that we had some very good food here and bought some artisian soaps. While there is a fair amount of merchandise that you may see at many farmers markets with a little bit of poking you will find something unique too.

Adorable, fun, huge market with fun and variety right along the water. Blocks and blocks of tents and stands, activities, music, great people, and items to buy! A must to visit and walk through since it has nifty souvenirs, gifts, food carts, and featured events / activities! I very much enjoyed the Thai food stand they had, but would have liked to try more.