Parks and Recreation Department

The River Market Pavilions

The River Market is an exciting public market that will entice your senses with its relaxing entertainment and rich cultural experiences. Conveniently located in downtown Little Rock's Riverfront Park, adjacent to the Riverfest Amphitheatre, the River Market was developed by the City of Little Rock and the Downtown Partnership. Within the River Market you'll find a central market hall, featuring a beautiful vaulted roof soaring 40 feet to the top skylight, and two multipurpose, covered outdoor pavilions that are available for rental. Boasting a variety of fresh produce and a selection of specialty and ethnic foods from around the world, the River Market has something for everyone. Its spectacular sights, sounds and alluring aromas are guaranteed to make your senses come alive.

No matter how large or small, every event is a big event at the River Market Pavilions. Corporate functions or parties, picnics, Riverfest Amphitheatre concert parties, wedding receptions, cultural or church events, award ceremonies, fundraisers... you name it, the River Market Pavilions can meet your needs.

Call 501-375-2552 to reserve your special date.

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River Market
River Market \'riv-er 'mark-ket\ a carefully crafted, intentional, and diverse medley of owner-operated shops, stalls, and/or daytables existing to fill a public purpose and reflecting that which is distinctive about a community while meeting its every day shopping needs.

Located in the heart of Little Rock's new River Market District, the River market is an exciting public food market that will entice your senses with its relaxing entertainment and rich cultural experiences. Located in the Downtown Little Rock's Riverfront Park, adjacent to the Riverfest Amphitheatre, at 400 East Markham, Little Rock.

Farmer's Market
As the new permanent, year-round home for the 27 year old Farmers' Market, the River Market's two out door, open air pavilions overlooking Riverfront Park, are filled with farmers selling farm-fresh produce straight to you from the backs of their trucks. From early morning until mid-afternoon, you will find bargains on Arkansas crops. Among the list of fresh produce you'll find: peaches, eggplant, strawberries, watermelon, beans, peas, corn, herbs, plants, greens, tomatoes, plums, berries, goat cheese, beets, cucumbers,peppers, potatoes, squash, asparagus, eggs, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, cherries, lettuce, onions, spinach, and radishes.

Market Hall
After checking out the latest produce, give your senses a treat in the Ottenheimer Market Hall. The hall which houses more than 17 permanent merchants who offer a growing list of market specialties year round. From fresh-from-the-oven pastries, hand-roasted coffee, mouth watering barbecue to fresh cut flowers, gourmet and prepared foods, there is a wide selection of groceries at the River Market. Among the growing list of Market specialties, you'll find; oven baked breads, pastries, pies, and cakes; meats and poultry - pork, beef, chicken, and turkey - smoked, barbecues, glazed, and deli cuts; fresh cut flowers; roasted gourmet coffees and specialty coffee drinks; authentic Mexican, Japanese, Middle Eastern, and Central European cuisine and groceries; fruit smoothies, gourmet chocolates, jellies, preserves, sauces, and spices; fresh fish, seasonings, and Creole dishes.

The River Market, downtown's grocery store where you can....
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