Summer weekends in Portland are hard to beat — especially when they start at the Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University (PSU).
Every Saturday, locals and visitors gather downtown to browse fresh produce, local flowers, baked goods, coffee, handmade products, and some of the best local flavors Portland has to offer. The PSU Farmers Market has become one of the city’s favorite summer traditions and the perfect reason to spend the day exploring downtown Portland.
After visiting the market, make your way to University Station Food Carts for even more great local food. Conveniently located near the PSU campus and downtown activities, University Station Food Carts is home to some of the best food carts in downtown Portland, offering everything from tacos and burgers to noodles, sandwiches, rice bowls, and international street food favorites.
One of the best parts of spending a summer day downtown is discovering something new to eat, and Portland’s food cart scene is a huge part of that experience. Whether you’re grabbing lunch after shopping the market, meeting friends downtown, or spending the afternoon exploring the city, University Station Food Carts makes it easy to enjoy a variety of local flavors all in one place.
With outdoor events, local shopping, and Portland’s iconic food cart culture all happening downtown throughout the summer, Saturdays are the perfect time to experience everything the city has to offer.
This summer, make a day of it: shop local at the PSU Farmers Market and enjoy some of the best food carts in downtown Portland at University Station Food Carts.

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