Story by Malorie Aldrich 

Arts markets, they are the place you go when you are looking for a one-of-a-kind piece. Jacksonville has their own local market in Riverside called the Riverside Arts Market or locally known as the RAM. 

RAM has been around for about 15 years and with each year that passes the market grows larger. For example, some of the types of vendors range from artists to food trucks, to flowers, etc. RAM occurs every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain, or shine, under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. 

“We’ve had some incredible success stories here where we have food makers that come into the market for three or four years and then end up getting a great contract with either Whole Foods or another market to have their product in retail grocery stores,” said Market Director John Silveira. 

With the riverside arts market’s mission of preserving riverside’s history, promoting local business, advocating for the neighborhood, and celebrating the community, RAM has helped many of Jacksonville’s small businesses achieve success in the river city.  To find more information on the Riverside Arts Market you can visit their website here.