Portland Saturday Market

The Portland Saturday Market spreads across multiple blocks along Naito Parkway with around 250 vendors offering handmade goods and local food. The range covers handcrafted jewelry, pottery, wooden items, and dishes reflecting flavors from around the world.

It began in 1974 when local artisans created this gathering and expanded from a small meeting into America's largest continuously running arts market. This growth reflects the community's long-standing support for independent makers and creators.

Artisans display their craft directly in their stalls, shaping pottery, wood, and jewelry as visitors watch, while musicians play throughout the market. This living tradition of handmade creation gives the place a focus on connecting people with the makers behind the goods.

The market operates Saturdays from March through December and is easily reached by MAX Light Rail at the Skidmore Fountain station. Coming early in the day gives you the best selection as popular vendors tend to draw crowds quickly.

Every vendor here comes from Oregon or Washington, creating a local network of independent makers. The goods range from Northeast African dishes to reclaimed wood furniture, showing the creative range across the region.