RiverArtsFest is the region’s largest fine arts festival held the 3rd weekend of October Annually.

Festival artist market participants apply for admission and each one is juried for acceptance.

A 501(c)3, nonprofit organization, RiverArtsFest charges an admission fee that helps us sustain our festival and expand our offerings year to year. Proceeds, donations and sponsorships support community art projects, area college art scholarships, artists’ residency programs, our Special Resources fund and other arts-related organizations and events throughout the year. Learn more about RiverArtsFest community reinvestment. 

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Held each year on the 3rd weekend in October. The 2024 festival will take place Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20.

Location

Riverside Drive from Jefferson Ave. to Beale Street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

entrances

Entrances with ticket sales at every intersection: Jefferson Ave., Court Ave., Monroe Ave., Union Ave., and Beale St.

Parking

Paid parking for RiverArtsFest is available throughout Downtown Memphis. Consider these nearby garages;

Shoppers Garage – 85 N. Front Street (P2721)

Mud Island Garage – 125 N Front St (P2705)

Court Square Garage – 160 Court Avenue (P2750)

Admission Policies

  • NO PETS

  • NO COOLERS

  • NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR FOOD

  • NO SKATES/SKATEBOARDS

  • NO SCOOTERS

  • NO BIKES

PAYMENTS & CREDIT CARDS

Most artists accept cash, checks and credit cards. Please beware there is NO onsite ATM machine.

Admission & Wristbands

Admission gets you daily in and out access to the festival on Saturday and Sunday. 

  • Adult Single-day pass – $10

  • Adult Two-day pass – $15

  • Children ages 6 to 12 – $5

  • Seniors 65+ – $5

  • Active military and veterans – $5

  • Children 5 and under are free

Hours

Saturday & Sunday | 10AM to 5PM

Great news that RiverArtsFest has been named to Sunshine Artists top 200 as one of the Top 10 Fine Arts & Design Festivals. Great accomplishment by this all-volunteer run nonprofit. In 2016, RiverArtsFest was named one of The Best Festivals & Fairs in Tennessee by Travel Magazine.
 

Tennessee Arts Specialty License Plates provide funding for RiverArtsFest.

 

Stay Connected

Are you an up-and-coming Mid-South artist eager to launch your career? Apply for our Emerging Artist Program! Grow your skills, learn the business, and showcase your work at RiverArtsFest. Limited spots are available. Apply by May 31 with the link in
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No person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, or sex shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination of services, programs, and employment provided by RiverArtsFest, Inc.

 
 
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