Riverside Arts Market Plans for 11 Hours of July Fourth Celebration

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Jacksonville, Fla. (June 11, 2026) - The Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year and Riverside Arts Market (RAM) has a special celebration planned spanning the day and evening. The traditional market, featuring more than 150 local artists, makers, farmers, and businesses will operate during its normal timeframe from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The weekly free yoga class from the Main Stage begins at 9 a.m.

The market will then condense to select food trucks and vendors that will operate until later in the evening. The festivities will conclude with the City of Jacksonville’s annual Fourth of July fireworks over the St. Johns River, the most substantial fireworks display in the region.

The July Fourth Main Stage presented by Biid will feature entertainment throughout the day, including:

9 a.m.: Free yoga led by Kim Simon; appropriate for all levels (bring your own mat)
10:30 a.m.: Sahara Silk Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble (website)
Noon: Bear and Robert, Folk-Blues-Americana Duo (website)
1:30 p.m.: IKnowIt Trivia (website)
6 p.m.: The Conjurer of Cheap Tricks magic show (website)
7:15 p.m.: The Rip Currents, “surf rock” band (website)
9 p.m.: A spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River, courtesy of the City of Jacksonville. 

About Riverside Avondale Preservation
Produced by Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP), the Riverside Arts Market, colloquially known as RAM, is a true loyal-to-local market featuring more than 150 artists, farmers, makers, and entrepreneurs from the immediate region. Founded in 2009, RAM also includes the River Stage, offering the community a free yoga session every Saturday at 9 a.m., as well as entertainment through local musical, dance, theater, and other cultural interest activities. RAM operates every Saturday, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.riversideartsmarket.org.

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