The Portland Night Market is a night market in Portland, Oregon, United States. It operates approximately six times per year in southeast Portland's Buckman neighborhood, hosting approximately 175 vendors of food and other products. Spouses Dustin and Emma Evans launched the series in 2015 and have also organized the affiliated event Snack Fest since 2019.
| Portland Night Market | |
|---|---|
 Logo | |
| Status | Active |
| Location(s) | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Country | United States |
| Years active | 8–9 |
| Website | pdxnm |
Description
editThe night market operates approximately six times per year[1] in the Alder Block[2] of Buckman's Central Eastside Industrial District, in a warehouse and an adjacent parking lot.[3] Inspired by similar markets in Vancouver and Asia,[4] the Portland Night Market features approximately 175 vendors selling food and other products such as art, candles, clothing, jewelry,[5] plants, pottery, and toys.[6][7] Notable food vendors have included Flying Fish Company and Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai.[6] The market has also hosted goats, llamas, and a replica of the DeLorean from Back to the Future.[7]
History
editEstablished in 2015, the Portland Night Market is organized by spouses Dustin and Emma Evans.[1] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the market went on a hiatus in 2020 and was scaled back in 2021.[8]
The market has collaborated with the Legendary Makers Market, which is Oregon's largest Asian American market.[9][10]
Snack Fest
editThe organizers of the Portland Night Market have also created Snack Fest (also known as Snack Fest PDX,[1] SnackFest,[11] or Snackfest PDX),[12] an annual culinary festival focused on snacks.[13][13] The couple came up with the concept after Emma experienced pregnancy cravings in 2018.[1] The event is free to attend and all money spent goes to vendors.[14] There are also classes, food competitions, and meetups.[15]
The first event was held in 2019. The 2022 event was attended by approximately 11,000 people.[1] Two events were scheduled in 2023.[16] Hundreds of people attended Snack Fest in 2024.[13] The 2024 event had approximately 100 vendors.[13] Mikiko Mochi Donuts has been a vendor.[1]
Reception
editIn 2023, Sarah Klein included Portland Night Market in The Daily Meal's list of the fourteen best night markets in the U.S. "for foodies".[17]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Snack Fest PDX is coming to Portland food-lovers in October". KOIN.com. 2022-09-19. Archived from the original on 2022-10-01. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "What to Do In Portland (Sept. 25 - Oct. 1, 2024)". Willamette Week. 2024-09-24. Archived from the original on 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Your Quintessential Portland Bucket List: 50 Things to Do in Town". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Nearby Holiday Markets, Bazaars, and Pop-Ups in Portland". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2024-11-24. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "What to Do In Portland (Oct. 2-8, 2024)". Willamette Week. 2024-10-01. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ a b "What to Do in Portland (July 10-16, 2024)". Willamette Week. 2024-07-09. Archived from the original on 2024-07-15. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ a b "What to Do in Portland, (April 24-30, 2024)". Willamette Week. 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Portland Night Market Returns With Food, Performances, Stalls, and Crucially Libations Galore". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "What to Do in Portland (July 24-30, 2024)". Willamette Week. 2024-07-24. Archived from the original on 2024-08-03. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Night Market Could Be Portland's Biggest Ever Asian American Event". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Oregon Zoo BrewLights, SnackFest among Portland weekend events". KOIN.com. 2024-11-15. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "BrewLights, Portland Holiday Market, Snackfest PDX and more to do this weekend". kgw.com. 2024-11-15. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ a b c d Todd, Tatum (2024-11-17). "5 things we saw (and ate) at SnackFest in Portland". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "What to Do in Portland (Nov. 13-19, 2024)". Willamette Week. 2024-11-13. Archived from the original on 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Sink your teeth into this SnackFest". KOIN.com. 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ Evensen, Julie (2023-03-09). "SnackFest returns to Portland this weekend". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ Klein, Sarah (2023-04-13). "14 Best Night Markets In The U.S. For Foodies". The Daily Meal. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
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