About the River Market
The River Market is 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 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 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock.
The Ottenheimer Market Hall is open Monday thru Saturday, 7am until 6pm all year round. The Farmers' Market is open May thru October on Tuesdays & Saturdays from 7am until 3pm.
History of the River Market
The development and construction of the Little Rock River Market reflects the continued national growth of farmers markets and public markets, selling seasonal foods and having a year-round indoor, fresh food market. Public markets offer opportunities for producers, consumers, and community planners to devise new strategies for improving the distribution of food in areas where consumer access to fresh agricultural products is limited.
The River Market opened with great fanfare in Little Rock, AR on July 5, 1996. The Market is part of a $300 million riverfront development project designed to utilize the scenic charm of the Arkansas River, the Riverfront Park and existing historical structures along the riverfront. Major elements of the River Market District include: the Central Arkansas Main Public Library, the Arkansas Museum of Discovery, several restaurants/bars, specialty retail stores, residential living, Julius Breckling Riverfront Park, and the River Market.
The River Market complex is a year-around, indoor market encompassing 10,000 square feet as well as an outdoor farmers market with two covered pavilions totaling 15,000 square feet. It is a beautiful elegant structure that fits well with adjoining buildings.
