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River Market Pavilions

And don't forget to plan your next event at the River Market Pavilions! These charming pavilions provide the perfect setting for a festive outdoor event that is certain to earn you rave reviews! You and your guests will enjoy a spectacular backdrop view of the Arkansas River and Riverfest Amphitheatre - the spacious pavilions provide you a combined seating capacity for up to 1000 guests. Located between the two pavilions, you'll find the River Plaza, the perfect area to service your guests. The two uniquely constructed River Market Pavilions serve as home for the City's traditional Farmers' Market and offer the ideal setting for entertainment, special events and cultural activities.

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.


River Market QuickTime Virtual Reality Tour

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You will need a QTVR player or a QTVR plug-in to take the tours. If you do not have them, you can get them from Apple Computer's QTVR site at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/.

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....
Shop for ALL Your Grocery Needs'!

River Market Merchants
Andina Cafe and Coffee Roastery
Arkansas Junction
Arkansas River News
Big on Tokyo
Casa Manana Taqueria
and Grocery
Coast Cafe
Community Bakery
D&E Enterprises
Double D's Bodacious BBQ
Eyiuche's Accessories
Grassroots Pasta Company
Middle Eastern Cuisine & International Pantry
Millefleur
Porter's Fish Market
Shaka Smoke Lodge
Sophia's Italian Kitchen
& Market Place
The Stock Pot
V.K. Brown Meat Market

Ottenheimer Market Hall Hours
Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Farmers' Market
Tuesday and Saturday,
7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Art at the Market
Every Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May through October
 


Parking
Plenty of parking is conveniently located in the River Market District.

Directions

From West Little Rock, take I-630 East, take the Main Street Exit North to Markham. Take a right at light at the E. Markham intersection.
From North Little Rock's Main Street bridge, take a left on Markham. Follow Markham straight to the River Market (approximately 3/4-mile).
Coming into Little Rock from I-30 West take the Cantrell/Markham Street Exit. Then take a right at light at the E. Markham intersection.
River Market General Information
400 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Phone (501) 375-2552 Fax (501) 375-5559

 

River Market Pavilions and Plazas
Enjoy a spectacular backdrop view of the Arkansas River and Riverfest Amphitheatre - the spacious pavilions provide you combined seating of 1000 guests. Located between the two pavilions, you'll find the River Market's farmers' Market and offer the ideal setting for entertainment, special events, and cultural activities. No matter how large or small, every event is a big event at the River Market Pavilions. Here is just a sample of events: Corporate functions or parties, picnics, wedding receptions, class reunions, cultural or church events, award ceremonies, fundraisers, and birthday parties.

River Market Third Floor
The Bill and Margaret Clark Third Floor Multi-Purpose Facility is a loft-style room with hardwood floors and a view of the River Market District. It also has a commercial kitchen, great for a service area for food or beverages. The room comes equipped with buffet tables, seating tables, and chairs at no extra charge. Full catering service is also available through the River Market Catering Company. The room can be used for dinners, birthday parties, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, wedding showers, and company meetings.