The already colorful Riverside Arts Market (RAM) will take on an even more kaleidoscopic appearance this weekend as thousands of hat-wearing visitors and vendors will show off their most special chapeaux. The display of unique headwear is in honor of National Hat Day. Everyone – visitors, artists, farmers, food vendors, and entertainers – are asked to wear a special hat to the Riverside Arts Market this Saturday, June 20th. Prizes will be awarded to the persons wearing the best hats.
The focus of the Riverside Arts Market is artistic expression, and the 160 artists who display their works each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. present a wide array of artwork from oil paintings and sculpture to hand-made gifts. With over one football field’s area of covered space beneath the bridge, the artists can exhibit without having to worry about rain or the hot sun, since it is an all-weather market (an especially nice feature this weekend, which is forecasted to be HOT). The Riverside Arts Market is free and has over 1,000 free parking spaces next to it.
The market also has a huge fresh produce section in its Farmer’s Market, and many visitors come every week to select their locally grown fruit and vegetables. Strawberries, organic lettuce, Vidalia onions, peaches, blue berries, and goat cheese have been the biggest hits in recent weeks. There are also food vendors who sell ready-to-eat meals from shrimp creole to barbeque, which can be eaten in the riverfront dining area while listening to free music.
After a full day at the market, you can rest up for Dancing in the Streets in the evening!
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