If you are in Eugene from April to mid-November, you can't NOT go to the Eugene Saturday Market. Although it is not as big as Portland's Saturday Market, there is something very endearing about it. Maybe it's the sound of hippies playing their guitars and washboards. Anyway, there are two parts to the Saturday Market, the Farmer's Market side and the actual "shopping" market side. The Farmer's Market has various vendors selling anything from fresh produce to homemade goat cheese. They have a lot of different vendors selling baked goods including some of my favorites (Hideaway Bakery and Eugene City Bakery).
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| Berry Scone |
The actual food area has a lot of ethnic choices, including Mexican, Thai, and fish n' chips. I haven't ordered a lot of things from this side of the Farmer's Market as much, and nothing is worth boasting about. This past time I went I tried a berry smoothie from Lulu's Smoothies, which had apples, marionberries, strawberries, and other yummy goodies.
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| 12 oz. Berry Smoothie [$3.75] |
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| Fish n' Onion Rings |
The prices at the Saturday Market are pretty fair, most things are $7-$10. Though, like I said, the food is pretty good but nothing amazing. Part of the fun of going to Saturday Market is just walking around and looking at what the vendors are selling. Everything from tie-dye shirts to spoon rings can be found here. Definitely if you are looking for a "one-of-a-kind" piece as a souvenirs, the Saturday Market would be the place to purchase it. The market is open from 10am-5pm, so be there or be square! It definitely helps you experience the Eugene culture in a nutshell.
