RiverArtsFest 2026: Memphis Show Guide

RiverArtsFest takes place in Memphis, Tennessee. Here is how to plan a visit for October 17–18, 2026.

The essentials

• Dates: October 17–18, 2026
• Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. All times are local.
• Where: Riverside Drive from Jefferson Avenue to Beale Street, Memphis, TN
• Admission: Ticketed; check current ticket options with the organizer

What you’ll find

The juried artist market runs along Riverside Drive with demonstrations, music and hands-on art activities. RiverArtsFest supports arts education and community programs in Memphis and Shelby County through its nonprofit work.

Plan your visit

Start with a pass through the displays, then return to the pieces that interest you. Ask about materials, how the work was made, and care or installation before buying. For a larger piece, check dimensions and arrange transport or delivery with the seller.

The festival’s ticket, food and beverage sales are cashless. Artists set their own payment policies. The organizer lists a drop-off lane at Jefferson Avenue and notes speed bumps along Riverside Drive.

Before you go

Check the organizer’s event information for last-minute changes, the current vendor selection and entrance or parking instructions. Confirm any accessibility or other visitor arrangements you need directly with the organizer.

Advance guide; event information checked October 12, 2026. This is a planning preview based on published event information.