James Beard Public Market

The James Beard Public Market is a seven-day-a-week Public Market being developed in downtown Portland to celebrate Oregon's agricultural bounty, culinary excellence, and diverse communities-while also creating inclusive economic opportunity and long-term financial sustainability. Inspired by the legacy of James Beard and rooted in the traditions of Public markets around the world, the Market will serve as a vibrant regional hub for food access, entrepreneurship, and cultural events.scheduled to open its doors in january 2027 in the heart of downtown, the Market will support a diverse array of vendors-especially those from historically marginalized communities-and create an inclusive and equitable economic platform for small food businesses to thrive.