The Riverside Arts Market (RAM) is a carefully curated Market for Makers. We are open every Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., rain or shine. Produced by Riverside Avondale Preservation, RAM features artists, artisans, farmers, makers, musicians and many other community organizations.
There are several ways to join the market so make sure you are applying based on the type of organization or business you are! We accept the following:
Artists, Makers, Farmers, Nonprofits and Small Businesses
What We Are Looking for from Applicants:
- Artisanship - How is your product significantly made by you? Does it go beyond the simple process of piecing things together. Remember, we are a maker's market!
- Authenticity - Is your product unique and original to you? Will it stand out amongst the crowd and pull shoppers in?
- Branding - Tell us your story! We want to get to know you as best as we can.
- Social - Let's get social. Are you actively present on your channels?
What we're not looking for:
Because we work to ensure we can provide a quality service to our vendors and customers, RAM at times will not accept certain products based on the needs of the market so we want to save you from paying the non-refundable $40 application fee when we can.
Before you submit an application, please note that we are currently not accepting Ceramics/Pottery, Clothes, Dog Treats/Products, Jewelry, Soap/Body Products, Candles, Cut Flowers, Macrame and all Food items. If this includes you and you still would like us to review your products, please fill out the Vendor Interest Form to the right. We would still love to hear from you!
Artists, Farmers & Makers
Please review the Standard Operating Procedures prior to submitting an application. This is our way of setting you up for success at the market and has everything you are looking for.
After reviewing, scroll below for the application process. RAM has a non-refundable $40 application fee. Your application will not be reviewed until the application fee has been received.
We are at capacity with ceramics/pottery, clothes, jewelers, soap/body products, candles, cut flowers, macrame and all food items. If this includes you please scroll back to the top for Vendor Interest Form.
We do not accept products made with a 3D printers or Cricut machine (or similar machines) unless the design is an original design.
Please note that it could take up to 45 days to review applications.
(Prior to filling out the RAM 2023 Application, make sure you create your profile first in Marketspread. Once that is done, then you can easily apply to the market and choose the dates you want to attend.)
Food Trucks & Food Tents - CLOSED
Please review the Standard Operating Procedures prior to submitting an application. This is our way of setting you up for success at the market and has everything you are looking for.
After reviewing, scroll below for the application process. RAM has a non-refundable $40 application fee. Your application will not be reviewed until the application fee has been received.
Our Food Truck and Food Tent application is for any person/business that prepares a food product on site that requires temperature control in compliance with local and state codes.
Food Trucks select Food Truck and Food Tent as your vendor type when applying in marketspread.com.
Our Food Maker application is for any person/business that sells a food product produced off-site in compliance with local and state codes. Cottage Food Producers are not eligible to sell at RAM.
Food Makers select Specialty/Food Artisan as your vendor type when applying in marketspread.com.
Entertainment
As an added value to the market, if you'd like to bring your entertainment services, please fill out an application. This is open to anyone who wishes to offer their service to our market goers.
*This is for entertainment outside of music performances. Select Entertainment as your vendor type when applying in marketspread.com.
(Prior to filling out the RAM 2023 Application, make sure you create your profile first in Marketspread. Once that is done, then you can easily apply to the market and choose the dates you want to attend.)
Nonprofit or Business - CLOSED
Please review the Standard Operating Procedures prior to submitting an application. This is our way of setting you up for success at the market and has everything you are looking for.
After reviewing, scroll below for the application process. RAM has a non-refundable $40 application fee. Your application will not be reviewed until the application fee has been received.
Nonprofits and Businesses are both accepted to the market on a space-available basis and sales are not permitted!
Non Profits select Organization as your vendor type when applying in marketspread.com.
Businesses select Service as your vendor type when applying in marketspread.com.
For businesses, if you are interested in more than just the Merchant at the Market program, please visit the sponsor section below for more details.
For businesses, if you are interested in more than just the Merchant at the Market program, please visit the sponsor section below for more details.
Become A Sponsor
Celebrating 10 years in 2018, Riverside Arts Market continually supports local and small businesses and celebrates our Northeast Florida community. With an estimated 5,000 locals and tourists visiting each Saturday, it's an ideal opportunity to promote your business at one of Jacksonville's signature events.
To learn more about various available sponsorship opportunities, please email our Outreach Manager, Elena Curtis.
2022-2023 RAM Sponsors
