Chef in the Market

Aromas and expert advice draw crowds to the market throughout the season for cooking demonstrations conducted by the area's best chefs.

Curious cooks watch chefs and cookbook authors from Portland and around the United States as they turn the market’s seasonal produce into simple, delectable dishes.

Chef demonstrations begin at 10 a.m. on the center stage at the PSU Saturday Market, each Saturday from June through September.

2014 Chef Schedule

July 26 - Tyler Malek, Salt & Straw
August 2 - Amelia Hard and Allison Bader, Culinary Instruction & Catering  
August 9 - Kat LeSueur, Cocotte
August 16 - Gabe Rosen, Biwa
August 23 - Sarah Curtis-Fawley, Pacific Pie Co.
August 30 - Eric Joppie, Bar Avignon
September 6 - Ken Gordon, Kenny & Zuke's
September 13 - Tony Meyers, Serratto
September 20 - Scott Ketterman, Crown Paella Catering
September 27 - Adam Higgs, Acadia

If you are a chef or food professional interested in doing a market demo, please contact Jamie Reckers, the Chef Coordinator.

Portland Festival Symphony- July 26th

This summer, Maestro Lajos Balogh and Portland Festival Symphony celebrate 34 years
of presenting free, live classical music in Portland’s beautiful parks.

When Maestro Balogh first came to this country in 1967, he had a dream to honor his
newly found freedom by offering free classical music to the people of Portland. The
concerts began with two free performances at Washington Park in the summer of 1980
and have grown into an annual summer series with five free concerts in five parks
totaling more than150 performances. These concerts have attracted over 400,000
Oregonians and visitors from all over the world.

The Portland Festival Symphony concerts are funded by generous donations from local
companies, foundations, government grants and thousands of individuals who contribute
from $5 to more than $1,000.

Portland Festival Symphony concerts bring neighbors together, expose thousands of
children to the joy and beauty of classical music, and encourage classical music lovers to
seek out parks that they have not visited before. These concerts are just one more reason
Portlanders love this great city

Park Features: Includes boat dock, boat ramp, disabled access restroom, dog off-leash area, paths – paved, picnic tables, stage, and WiFi.

Historical News!

The site which now bears the name Cathedral Park is steeped in history. It is believed to be one of the 14 Lewis and Clark landing sites in the Vancouver-Portland area: William Clark and eight men camped there on April 2, 1806. This spot had been a fishing and camping site for many area Indian tribes. In 1847, the founder of St. Johns, James John, settled on the site and operated a ferry to Linnton across the Willamette River. In 1931, the St. Johns Bridge was built on the site with 400-ft towers and a main span of 1,207 feet. It is the only steel suspension bridge in Portland and is designated as an official historical landmark.


Sunday, July 26, 2014 • Cathedral Park - 6 PM
Address: N Edison St & Pittsburg Ave Map

Kids Cook at the Market

Junior chefs age seven to eleven cultivate their culinary skills and experience a cornucopia of farm-fresh foods by enrolling in cooking classes held at PFM’s Saturday market.

At these classes, kids learn about the seasonality of food, meet local farmers, and gain first-hand experience preparing ingredients purchased fresh at the market. Classes are taught by instructors and students of The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Portland and include a guided market tour, hands-on instruction and recipes to take home so students can share what they learn with family and friends.

Kids Cook classes are held at the PSU Market on Saturdays in June, July and August.  The classes run from 8:30am – 10:00am and cost $5 per child per class. 

2014 Class Schedule

August 2 - Fresh Market Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt and Granola

August 9 - Very Berry Cherry Shortcakes - SOLD OUT

August 16 - Summer Tomato and Sweet Basil Bruschetta

August 23 - Fresh Fruit Tarts - SOLD OUT

Pre-registration is strongly recommended, as class size is limited. To register, please download the Kids Cook Registration form and return by mail, or for more information or to register for classes by phone or email please, email Anna Curtin or call her at 503.241.0032.