Portland Saturday Market needs $120K to ensure survival
Famous Saturday (and Sunday) market starts a crowdfunder for survival and April 17 reopening.
Portland Saturday Market is reopening Saturday, April 17, but needs help. The market is launching a GoFundMe Campaign called Back the Saturday Market. The goal is to raise $150,000. At this point, they have raised just over $30,000. Saturday Market is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city of Portland, drawing up to 1 million people and, in a normal year, annual sales of $12 million, says Executive Director of the Portland Saturday Market Howie Bierbaum. Something with this much heart and personality, that s also an economic driver for our city and key to its revival, deserves to thrive. For the first time we re asking for a little support, calling on all of the people who have fond memories and experiences with us to chip in what they can and help make sure we re here long into the future.