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  • cjg1
  • Updated By cjg1 on September 11, 2006
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  • Portland Saturday Market. - Portland
    by cjg1
    This is a small market under a covered roof mostly. It is really in my opinion the worst market I've ever experienced. Don't really have anything good to say about it.

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  • Directions: Old town district under the burnside bridge, there is a max stop here.
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    Portland Saturday Market.: Portland Market
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  • Gypsystravels
  • Updated By Gypsystravels on August 24, 2006
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  • One of the many stands with their wares - Portland
    One of the many stands with
    their wares
    by Gypsystravels
    I must say I was very disappointed. I have no idea what I was expecting, but this market was pretty small compared to other martkets I have been to.

    There was a "music" area where a band was playing. There is plenty of stalls selling art work from the area, local crafts and a few other things that you can find in all the markets.

    I wouldn't go out of my way or spend too much time in this market. I did manage to find the only stall specializing in "Doggie treats" and of course I brought home to my little Cookie some gourmet fish flavored cookies.

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  • Directions: Old town district under the burnside bridge, there is a max stop here.
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    Portland Saturday Market.: Local crafts by NW artists
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  • Stacyh
  • By Stacyh on April 14, 2005
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  • Sat. morning market - Portland
    Sat. morning market
    by Stacyh
    This craft market is the largest in the US and is a great way to spend a Sat. or Sunday in Portland. It's in the Old Town section which makes it convenient . If you have kids in tow, there is a children's craft booth to entertain them. International food court for a quick bite to eat..Polish, Hawaiian, Thai, Middle Eastern, Greek, Vegetarian..you name it, they got it. It's a great place to pick up souvenirs or gifts for the folks back home.

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  • Address: 108 W. Burnside Street
  • Directions: Old town district under the burnside bridge, there is a max stop and Vintage trolley stop here...Skidmore Fountain exit.
  • Website: http://www.saturdaymarket.org/
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    Portland Saturday Market.: Outdoor arts community
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  • ZanieOR
  • Updated By ZanieOR on February 24, 2005
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  • Portland Saturday Market - Portland
    Portland Saturday Market
    by ZanieOR
    One of my favorite places to visit in Portland when I get a chance is the Portland Saturday Market (open Sundays too) of about 300 arts and crafts booths which operates in the Old Town area of downtown under Burnside Bridge nine months of the year (the first weekend of March to Christmas Eve.)

    The Market is a nonprofit venture, with members collectively paying operating costs but keeping profits from the sale of their ware -- a colorful and wonderful mix of fabrics, pottery, wood crafts, photography, etc etc.
    What I enjoy about it is the wealth of creativity you never know what you will find, from whimsical garden creatures to tie-died sox to wearable wooden ties to duct tape wallets and more and more. Some of the stuff you can see on-line.

    There's also an International Food Court serving international food -- Thai, Greek, Mexican, American etc. etc.
    Musicians can sign up to perform on the main stage or as street performers.

    There's always lots lots going on at the Saturday Market -- it's a very fun place to visit, I think.

    It is in its 32nd year of operation during 2005. Last year they say 750,000 people visited with $8 million gross sales, so it's a big economic boost for not only Portland but for all the artists.
    It's open Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-4:30.

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  • Address: 108 W. Burnside, Portland OR
  • Phone: 1-503-222-6072
  • Directions: Old Town district under the Burnside bridge, next to Skidmore Station light rail Max stop here. Good directions are on the Web site.
  • Website: www.saturdaymarket.org
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    Portland Saturday Market.: Soak up Portland's arts and craft community
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  • ccvisit
  • Updated By ccvisit on January 6, 2005
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  • Under the Bridge, downtown... - Portland
    Under the Bridge, downtown...
    by ccvisit
    Portland Saturday Market is where you can sample local arts and crafts. The stalls are nicely spaced and even with lots of visitors, it never feels crowded like other outside markets. Just cuz they're stalls doesn't mean they don't have fancy stuff on display. Really beautiful artwork, pottery, and photography on display, but it ain't cheap. Most of the vendors that sell the pricier items will accept major credit cards.

    The handmade jewelry section wasn't very abundant and I saw a lot of the same stuff in diff vendors. However, there's this vendor at the very last stall nearest the Made in Oregon store, that had the most amazing lamps made out of wood and paper. It looked very much like Hobbiton from The Fellowship of the Rings.

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  • Address: 108 W. Burnside, Portland, OR 97209
  • Phone: 503-222-6072
  • Directions: Old town district under the burnside bridge, there is a max stop here. Stop is the Skidmore Fountain Station.
  • Website: www.saturdaymarket.org
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    Portland Saturday Market.: Shopping at the PDX Saturday Market
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  • By deWilde on June 18, 2006
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  • Holly Chang makes great and unique hats! - Portland
    Holly Chang makes great
    and unique hats!
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    It is actually the Saturday and Sunday Market but we just call it the Saturday Market. Not all vendors are there both days so the best day to go is in fact Saturday. There are so many different things to see and do within the Sat Market but shopping is a big one as there are local artisans selling throughout. Unfortunately there are also a lot of people selling dime store crap too – but they are usually on the west side of the MAX tracks so they are easy to avoid.

    My favorite booths to hit are the jewelry and art. We have such wonderful and talented people in Portland and this is the one place where you actually have access to some of them. There are of course those that pay for a booth and you wonder why as no one is ever there and half the time they leave there booth to shop others. This if you did want to purchase something you wouldn’t be able.

    The long and short is that during the summer – the Saturday Market is well worth a visit as it is definitely a very Portland thing to do.

    Hours of Operation
    Saturdays 10 - 5pm
    Sundays 11 -4:30pm

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  • Address: 108 W Burnside
  • Phone: (503) 222-6072
  • Directions: Old town district under the burnside bridge, there is a max stop here.
  • Website: http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com
  • Other Contact: info@saturdaymarket.org
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    Portland Saturday Market.: Portland Saturday Market
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  • By richiecdisc on October 25, 2009
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  • obviously on a non-market day! - Portland
    obviously on a non-market day!
    by richiecdisc
    The Portland Saturday Market is so good they even have it on Sunday but still call it the Saturday Market. It's virtually under the Burnside Bridge which was our daily entrance into town since we stayed on the other side of the river. We are glad we gave it a go as it was full of local color and showed just how much the people of Portland rightfully love their town. There are heaps of vendors selling crafts and trinkets but we went down to try some different foods. We were hungry when we arrived so jumped on and spit a middle eastern chicken in pita concoction only to come across a more interesting Polish stand minutes later. You should never eat till you walk around first, right? We still had room for a crepe and that particular stand was packed so we had to wait a bit for our treat. We split a bag of kettle corn after that and I'm sure we had something else sweet. Prices were pretty typical. We spent $22 between the both of us.

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  • Directions: If you are crossing the Burnside Bridge, there are old wrought iron signs that lead to stairs which go right to the market. Otherwise, it's the intersection of Ankeny and SW 1st Avenue, down by the river in the Historic Downtown.
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    Portland Saturday Market.: Visit Saturday Market in Old Town
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  • yonsei
  • Updated By yonsei on January 7, 2003
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  • Market-goers converge on the Skidmore Fountain - Portland
    Market-goers converge on the
    Skidmore Fountain
    by yonsei
    Sprawling at the foot of Portland's historic district, Saturday Market is a huge convergence of crafts, food, music, and entertainment. Open Saturdays and Sundays from March to Christmas.

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  • Address: 108 W Burnside
  • Phone: (503) 222-6072
  • Directions: Under and around the Burnside Bridge and Skidmore Fountain, in Old Town
  • Website: www.saturdaymarket.org
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    Portland Saturday Market.: Prepare to be entertained!
    Viajara
  • By Viajara on August 19, 2003
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  • Eclectic assortment of arts, crafts, food, and entertainment. Bring your wallet, camera, and appetite. Be sure to park carefully...parking tickets are generously distributed in this area.

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  • Address: 108 W. Burnside, Portland, OR
  • Directions: Old town district under the burnside bridge.
  • Website: http://www.saturdaymarket.org/
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    Portland Saturday Market.: Portland Saturday Market
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  • Updated By snowwhitetan on June 16, 2005
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  • I would definitely check out the Saturday Market if you visit Portland between March and December. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays during these months. There are numerous food vendors, street performers, and artists .

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  • Directions: Old town district under the burnside bridge, there is a max stop here.
  • Website: www.saturdaymarket.org
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