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  • HOME
  • ALL MARKETS
    • Holiday Market - Modified
    • Saturday Market
    • Monday Market
    • Thursday Market
  • APPLY: RETURN VENDOR
    • Fees - All Markets
    • Handbook 2021
    • Insurance Information
    • JURY Your Product(s) >
      • Arts & Craft Product STEPS
      • Growers & Producer STEPS
      • Fresh Prepared Food STEPS
      • Processed-Packaged STEPS
  • APPLY: NEW VENDOR
    • Checklist - New Vendor
    • Fees - All Markets
    • Insurance Information
    • Guide to Apply
    • JURY Your Product(s) >
      • Arts & Craft Product STEPS
      • Growers & Producer STEPS
      • Fresh Prepared Food STEPS
      • Processed-Packaged STEPS
  • Calendar of Events
  • COVID-19 Safety Measures
  • ENTERTAINMENT & BUSKERS
    • Main Stage Schedule
  • Food Demonstrations
  • INFORMATION & POLICIES
  • FIND PRODUCTS
  • Fresh Recipes
  • LIST of VENDORS
  • MERCHANDISE
  • POP Kids Club
  • Sponsors & Partners
  • Vendor Resources
  • About US
    • Board, Staff & Volunteers
    • FAQ
    • Mission & Vision
    • SSM History
SSM

Market History

The Salem Saturday Market was registered with the State in 1998. It operated in various places around Salem including the riverfront area and the Fairgrounds, before settling in the current location near the Capitol.
  • 1998 - Registered with the Secretary of State
  • 1998 - First Markets under the Marion Street Bridge
  • Year Unknown - Moved to Fairgrounds
  • Year Unknown - Moved to State of Oregon Yellow Lot  on Marion Street
  • 2005 - Wednesday Market Started
  • 2008 - Waller House Purchase
  • 2009 - Hospital Market Started
  • 2018 - Saturday Market celebrated 20 years!
  • 2018 -  Thursday West Salem Market Started
  • 2019 - Created dba Salem Community Markets to more effectively promote all organization markets

Salem has a rich tradition of local foods and crafts going back to the founding of the Oregon Territory. One of the first Dairies in the state was just across the river. After World War II, Salem was the largest vegetable canning facility in the Western world.
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Office:      1320 Waller St SE, Salem, OR
Open:       9 am to 4 pm  ~  Mondays thru Fridays
EMAIL:     salemcommunitymarkets@gmail.com 
PHONE:   503-585-8264
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