Portland Saturday Market
The Portland Saturday Market is held every Saturday and Sunday from March to December, and represents the largest outdoor arts and crafts market in continuous operation in the United States. This open-air market takes place under the west end of the Burnside Bridge in Portland, Oregon, attracting over 400 vendors and more than 750,000 visitors a year.
The market was founded in 1974 by Sheri Teasdale and Andrea Scharf, who envisioned a larger, more urban version of the Saturday Market in Eugene, Oregon. All items for sale at the market must be handmade by the seller, and must also pass a minimum standard of quality test, decided on by a rotating committee of members. The market is a mutual benefit corporation, where all members share in the cost and management of the market, yet keep 100% of the the profits they make selling their items.
Administrative Office:
108 W. Burnside
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-6072
info@saturdaymarket.org
Saturday Market on Portland Octopus
Alicia Selliken
Agency Info:
2014 will mark the 40th anniversary of the Portland Saturday Market. Has anyone thought of honoring the two women who actually started this outdoor market. Both of these women also played significant roles in developing the Oregon Country Fair. Sheri continues to live in Portland and continues to run a booth at the Country Fair.
Both Sheri and Andrea made a significant impact on the city of Portland and their contribution should be recognized and honored.
Janet Hamilton
i think that the saturday market is amazing all that you have going on its great so many different things to choose from it is the place i go when i come to washington every year