Christmas Shopping at Eugene's Holiday Saturday Market

The Holiday Market in Eugene, Oregon (OR) is one of the best places to shop this Christmas Season. There is something for everyone, especially the hard to buy for person on your list. Young and not-so-young, there is no end to the possibilities at the Saturday Market, turned Holiday Market, in Eugene Oregon.

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the bright festive colors, the aromatic scents of the season, live music ringing thru the air. The Holiday Market is not to be missed. A good many Oregonians make it an annual tradition, some even come every weekend.

The Holiday Market has free admission, and free parking. It is located at

In the Holiday Market International Food Court there is food for every appetite, so come hungry. There are 13 booths with food from over the world including Indian, Thai, pizza, tofu, burritos and tamales, cheesecake, baked goods, Afghani, and drinks and smoothies. There are two sets of restrooms available, which are kept clean, but are very busy.

The Holiday Market in Eugene also has live entertainment with up to 9 acts each day. The acts area varied as the wares with singing, dancing, and instrumentals for all ages and from around the world. A schedule of entertainers can be found here There is a Kids Music Jamboree most days and acts as varied as Irish, Scottish, Americana, guitar, South American, Celtic, accordion, Gypsy, honky-tonk and more.

The Holiday Market in Eugene Oregon is definitely not an event to be missed, so bring the family and your appetite and make a day (or 2) of it. This is an event my family never misses. This is a great opportunity to get unique gifts for everyone on your list!!the Lane County Fair Grounds in the Exhibit Hall at 13^th and Jefferson; the contact phone number is 541-686-8885 and an info email .

The Holiday Market is open this year on Saturdays and Sundays and a couple of extra days - November 17 18 23 24 25 December 1 2 8 9 15 16 22 23 24 From 10 am to 6 pm, except December 24 10 am to 4 pm. Their website has a link for directions There are 254 booths for local crafters and artisans of all types, there is a map of the market available here that is updated each week with a new list of artists at the market.

The types of products available are endless and include : Artwork, basketry, body care, herbal products, candles, ceramics, pottery, clothing - batik, painted, hand sewn, printed, tie dyed, Fiber arts, food specialties, furnishings, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, drums, paper arts and books, pet products, photography, recycled art, healing arts, toys and wood. All of the booths are organized by festive street names like Pine, Aurora, Snow, Northern lights just to add to the fun!