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Saturday Market
This market is very famous in exists in the city of Eugene. This market is open every Saturday, be it sunshine or heavy rain, typically starts from April and ends in November, at the park blocks in the downtown Eugene.
The market timings are from 10 am to 5 pm. On the weekend, the market opens as Holiday market.
So, how the Saturday Market opened? The Saturday Market held on May 9, 1970 for the first time. That time, it rained and there were only 29 vendors in the market. Now, this market comprises of nearly 800 members and out of these, 300 members sell every week no matter it is rain or shine.
Lotte Streisinger, still an active member of Saturday Market, is considered to be the founder of this market. She got the idea of Saturday Market after seeing the markets in Central America.
Oak Street Overpark is the place where the first Saturday Market was held.
Then the market was moved to "Butterfly" parking arrangement in the courthouse.
The market consists of shops like handcrafts, International Food Court that offers a variety of fresh food. Cuisines from Afghanistan, France, Mexico, Thailand, India, Japan, Italy and England are offered here.
This market is famous for its art performances as Well. Open for everyone, this market welcomes people to sell their own stuff as well. But before starting a shop in
The Saturday Market, you must become a member of its community.
Once approved, you can start selling as well.
A Visit to Eugene will become great when you hit this market. This is a great place to enjoy.
- Address:
76 W Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401
- Telephone: (541) 686-8885
- Hours: Sat, Apr 7 - Nov 10, 10 AM - 5 PM
- Website: www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org
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