Riverside Arts Market Jacksonville is an open-air market beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge, with artists, makers, farmers, musicians and community organizations. It runs every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, making it straightforward to include in a Jacksonville outing. A one-day Jacksonville downtown itinerary can help you plan the rest of your day.
- Location: 715 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204
- Regular hours: Open Saturday; closed Sunday to Friday
- Admission: Free
- Parking: Street parking and nearby lots are available
Where Riverside Arts Market takes place
Riverside Arts Market sits at Northbank Riverwalk Artist Square, beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge at 715 Riverside Avenue. The site is a city park and the terminus of the Northbank Riverwalk; its riverfront amphitheater serves as a public park during the week.
Riverside Avondale Preservation produces the market, which first opened to the public in 2009. Its setting beside the St. Johns River puts outdoor market stalls and riverfront public space together in one stop.
What to expect on market day
On Saturdays, the market brings together a rotating mix of artists, artisans, farmers, makers, musicians and community organizations. More than 100 makers, bakers and farmers are booked each Saturday, while over 300 vendors participate on a rotating basis.
The vendor lineup can change with the schedule and availability. The interactive map shows makers signed up for a particular market day, but a listed maker may still be unable to attend. You can expect variety, but a map listing is not a guarantee of attendance.
RAM is dog-friendly, and bathrooms are near the River Stage. The market accepts credit cards, as do most vendor stalls. It participates in SNAP. Visit Jacksonville identifies the venue as wheelchair accessible and says admission is free.
How to plan around the schedule
Plan around the regular Saturday hours, then check the calendar if you want to catch a particular performance or special program.
Opening hours
- Saturday: 10 AM–3 PM
- Monday to Friday and Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The market calendar includes event and market-day programming. Recurring offerings include First Saturday Brews on the first Saturday of each month, monthly themed days and Morning Yoga every Saturday at 9 a.m., one hour before the market opens.
For a specific lineup or event, check the official site before you go. A calendar entry and the vendor map can help you plan, while vendor attendance may still vary on the day.
How do you get to Riverside Arts Market and find parking?
You can reach the market by bus, bike or on foot. For bus service, Riverside Avondale Preservation advises checking JTA routes and schedules. If you’re biking, the North Bank Riverwalk and routes through Riverside are options.
Parking choices include streetside spaces, parking directly across the street from the market, and Black Knight Financial at 601 Riverside Avenue. Free on-street parking is also available on Post Street, between the Cummer Museum and the Jacksonville Garden Club. Check signs as you choose a space and walk to the market.
Pairing the market with a downtown day
The market’s riverfront location makes it a natural anchor for a day in Jacksonville. You can start with the Saturday stalls and then shape the rest of your plans around downtown.
WoodSpring Suites Jacksonville I-295 East is a hotel in Jacksonville. The city centre is about 12 minutes by car from a Jacksonville hotel, so the market can fit into a city outing from this east-side base.
FAQs
Is Riverside Arts Market free?
Yes. Admission is free.
What are Riverside Arts Market’s regular hours?
Open Saturday; closed Sunday to Friday.
Can you bring a dog to Riverside Arts Market?
Yes. Dogs are welcome at the market.
What else can you do on a Jacksonville day out?
You could make the market one stop on a downtown day, or plan a separate coastal outing using this guide to Jacksonville, Neptune and Atlantic Beach.