Portland Saturday Market Hours Information

Founded in 1974, Portland Saturday Market ranks as the largest outdoor arts and crafts market of its kind in the US. The market can be found in Portland's historic old town, just under the west end of Burnside Bridge. It remains one of the most popular and unique shopping destinations for local handmade artifacts, foods and all kinds of merchandise. Come to experience the true taste of Portland.

Loads of vendors are scattered at the Portland Saturday Market. You won't believe your eyes. Colorful handmade clothing flutters in the warm breeze. You may be even mouthwatering with the appealing smells of ethnic foods and fresh-baked eateries. Plus local street performers keep customers entertained. It's really a cool shopping place with everything displayed.

Portland Saturday Market Homepage

http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/index.htm

In spite of the name indications, the Portland Saturday Market is actually open on both Saturdays and Sundays. The city of Portland will hold this outdoor arts and crafts market every weekend from the first weekend of March to December 24th. It's a must stop for locals and tourists alike. Be sure to know the market's hours of operations. On Saturdays, the outdoor market is available from 10 AM to 5 PM. On Sundays, the market operation hour is from 11 AM to 4:30 PM. Admission is free!

In addition to the regular market between March and December, the Portland Saturday Market also has a Festival of the Last Minute, which is held each December every day until the Christmas Eve. The Festival of the Last Minute is home of 400 vendors selling everything you need for holiday giving, from innovative arts and handcrafted objects to homemade foods and other novel gifts.

Where to find Portland Saturday Market? The market is located just next to the Willamette River in Waterfront and Ankeny Parks on SW Naito Blvd in the city's downtown area. It's held at the junction of SW Ankeny and the Naito Parkway regularly. You can reach the market easily on foot or by bicycle. And the Trimet's MAX Light Rail serves the market and stops at the Skidmore Fountain stop just beside the Skidmore Fountain. To save time, you can leave your car at home and ride the train to the market.

More Transit Info

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Of course, you can drive to the market if you insist. You should notice that the Broadway Bridge is under construction for streetcar project until April 11, 2011. It will reopen after its complete construction. Driving directions are prepared for your convenience.

When you're traveling from I-5 S, take exit 300B to the City Center exit. Then you need to cross over the Morrison Bridge and turn to your right onto SW 2nd Avenue. Continue to drive on the avenue and head north to Burnside Street. Make a right turn onto NW Davis Street and you can park in the SmartPark Garage.

If you're coming from I-5 Northbound, proceed on and take City Center exit. Continue to drive and take the Front Avenue exit. You should take SW Naito and head north towards the Burnside Bridge. Turn left onto NW Davis Street and park your car in the SmartPark Garage.

Portland Saturday Market provides a low-cost venue in downtown Portland for its members. Both small business owners and emerging business owners can sell their wares and services through coupled marketing and promotional programs that enjoy a great success in the area. How to join the Portland Saturday Market and become a craft member?

A total of seven types of membership vendors are available at the market: craft vendors, farm, food booth, snack food & packaged food, guest vendors and service vendors. Currently food, farm or snack food booth applications are not accepted due to capacity. You can check back its official website for any updates.

Before submitting your application, you need to check the Product Guidelines for your craft. The Guidelines are part of the criteria on whether your products are eligible to be sold into the market. Partnership documentation and copies of your products should be included in your applications. Applications can be submitted to the market's Administrative Office at 108 W Burnside. Please note that all applications are not accepted on Fridays.

You will be informed of the jury results of whether your applications are approved the following Wednesday. There is a $25 application fee. If you get the approval and sell your products in the market, you'll be charged daily fees of $49 on Saturday and $30 on Sunday. For more detailed info on the market membership, please check the "Become a Member" section on its official website.

Become a Member

http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/Main%20Pages/Become%20a%20Member%20Pages/become_a_member.htm