Though these markets are both held on Saturday and they are both festive and fun, they are not to be confused and their merchandise doesn't overlap.
At Portland State University, South Park between SW College & Montgomery, (503) 241-0032. Saturdays; Apr-Oct 8am-2:00pm; Nov-Mar 9am-2 pm.
Spread over about 2 square blocks, through a park several blocks long, the grassy open area that is the Portland Farmers Market allows plenty of space for this usually crowded market. Produce varies depending on the season. In the spring, I saw incredible displays of wild mushrooms, multi-colored carrots, and fiddlehead ferns. In the fall there were gorgeous crispy apples (the Crimson Crisp and pink-fleshed Mountain Rose apples are particularly noteworthy) as well as the last of the fresh strawberries and the first of the holiday wreaths. Freshly made prepared food is also available. I even picked up a lovely felted ball for my sweet kitty.
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| sign at Portland Farmers Market in Portland, Oregon |
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| bok choy and mushrooms at Portland Farmers Market in Portland, Oregon |
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| Crimson Crisp apples at Portland Farmers Market in Portland, Oregon |
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| organic veggies at Portland Farmers Market in Portland, Oregon |
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happy shopper with season's last strawberries at Portland Farmers Market
in Portland, Oregon |
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| seasonal wreath at Portland Farmers Market in Portland, Oregon |
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| soups and sauces at Portland Farmers Market in Portland, Oregon |
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| strawberry tart at Portland Farmers Market in Portland, Oregon |
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| colorful felted balls at Portland Farmers Market in Portland, Oregon |
2 SW Naito Parkway, bordering the Willamette River, (503) 222-6072. Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 11am-4:30pm, March-Dec. 24. Free.
Held since 1974, all items sold at this busy arts & crafts market are required to be handmade by the person selling them. The artist-vendors at Portland Saturday Market are chosen via a juried selection process. The week before Christmas it operates daily with its holiday "Festival of the Last Minute" market.
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| entrance sign at Portland Saturday Market in Portland, Oregon |
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| shoppers at Portland Saturday Market in Portland, Oregon |
If I had my druthers, I would go to the Portland Farmer's Market. I love buying fresh produce from farmers' markets! This one looks like it carries a lot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun looking Farmer's Market they have in Portland. The musician has a familiar look, and all of the pics of the treats are absolutely delectable. Thanks for sharing your visit.
ReplyDeleteI always try and visit local markets when I travel. They give you such a sense of place and taste! This for sharing this highlight of Portland, Oregon.
ReplyDeleteI love local farmers markets. And this one in Portland seems to be a great one!
ReplyDeleteI do love local farmers markets and this Portland market looks like a real treat. That baby bok choy is almost too cute to cook lol
ReplyDeleteI love farmers' markets too. It looks as if the produce at Portland is lovely and fresh!
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to visit farmers markets in different places. I've never been to Portland -- beyond the airport -- so have other reasons to visit, too. The apples looks like I could pick them right off the screen.
ReplyDeleteNothing better than checking out the local farmers market when you're traveling. Those fruit tarts looked amazing! Great photos.
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