RiverArtsFest is the region’s largest fine arts festival, held annually on the third weekend of October.
Festival artist market participants apply and each is juried for acceptance into the festival.
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 and education outreach, artists’ residency programs, and other arts-related organizations and events throughout the year. Learn more about RiverArtsFest’s community reinvestment.
dateS & TIMES
Held each year on the 3rd weekend in October. The 2025 festival will take place Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19, 10 AM to 5 PM.
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., Union Ave., and Beale St.
The Jefferson entrance has a U-turn drop off/pick up lane available for those utilizing rideshare or those with mobility issues. Though there is no on-site designated handicap parking, all parking garages contain handicap/accessible parking spaces.
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)
PAYMENTS & CREDIT CARDS
Most artists accept cash, checks and credit cards. Please be aware that there are NO ATM machines within the festival grounds.
Admission
Admission gets you daily in and out access to the festival.
Single-day ticket – $10
Two-day ticket – $15
Youth ages 6 to 17 – $5
Children 5 and under are FREE
Admission Policies
NO PETS
NO COOLERS
NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR FOOD
NO SKATES/SKATEBOARDS
NO SCOOTERS
NO BIKES
