Join the inaugural Savannah Riverside Market, an outdoor art and craft fair along Savannah's riverfront, by submitting an application in one of the specified categories (2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing & Printmaking, Edibles, Fiber, Glass, Handcraft, Jewelry, Metal, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood & Furniture, or Food Booth).
Join the inaugural Savannah Riverside Market, an outdoor art and fine craft market set along Savannah's world-famous riverfront. Nestled beside the scenic Savannah River, this event brings together a carefully curated collection of artists, makers, and specialty vendors in one of the Southeast's most visited destinations. Exhibitors will engage with both Savannah residents and thousands of visitors who flock to the city during the holiday weekend. Be among the first exhibitors to help establish what promises to become a new holiday tradition on Savannah's historic waterfront.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Application Deadline: October 5, 2027
Confirmation Deadline: October 26, 2027
Wait List Released: October 26, 2027 (or as deemed necessary by the event Director)
Load-In: Friday, December 3, 2027 (Friday morning 6:30 AM - 10 AM); Saturday walk-in 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM (advance participation and approval only; dolly in only)
Festival Hours: Friday, December 3 10 AM - 6 PM; Saturday, December 4 10 AM - 6 PM; Sunday, December 5 10 AM - 4 PM (allowed to stay late)
Eligibility & Licenses
Open to artists and makers. First-time attendees must obtain a City of Savannah Business License ($85, valid for 1 calendar year); artists living in counties immediately surrounding Chatham County are exempt. Artists should list the event address as their business address.
Categories
2-D Mixed Media: Collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, or photography; finished art suitable for wall mounting
3-D Mixed Media: Mosaic, papier mache, clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, or other 3-dimensional objects
Ceramics: Original shaped and fired clay including earthenware, porcelain, and raku
Digital Art: Two-dimensional works manipulated by the artist using computer programs such as Drawing, Illustrator, Paint, or other software
Drawing & Printmaking: Original drawings (pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels, chalk) and printmaking (pulled plates, linoleum, etching, engraving, silkscreen, lithography); all prints must be signed and numbered; photocopies not permitted
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
Edibles: Handmade items (jam, sauce, baked goods, etc.) that are pre-packaged and not prepared on-site
Fiber: Basketry, batik, weaving, papermaking, knitting, quilting; embellishment of manufactured materials not permitted
Glass: Blown, fused, stained, cast, or molded glass; embellishment of manufactured materials not permitted
Handcraft: Handmade items from manufactured, recycled, or repurposed materials transforming the combined materials into a unique product; complete description required
Jewelry: Crafted from metal, glass, stone, clay, or other materials; commercial molds or casts not permitted; at least 50% of organic materials in finished product must be produced by the artist
Metal: Functional and non-sculptural works incorporating metal
Painting: Oils, acrylics, watercolors, and tempera suitable for hanging
Photography: Prints, transparencies, or digital images from the artist's original negative or digital camera, processed by the artist
Sculpture: Three-dimensional work in any individual medium
Wood & Furniture: Original works in wood that are built, turned, carved, or tooled; embellished manufactured wood items not permitted
Prohibited Items
T-shirts and commercial clothing (any re-sell or manufactured items)
Posters
Manufactured toys (any re-sell or manufactured items)
Commercially manufactured or reproduced items (resale)
Jewelry made from more than 50% manufactured components
Any item employing commercially available molds or patterns
Food Booth Requirements
All food booths must register successfully with Savannah Department of Public Health and submit their business license and all required DPH paperwork (start no later than 6 weeks prior to the event). Food trucks cannot be accommodated. Honey booths cannot be accepted as they are outside the department of agriculture and certification cannot be completed.
Amenities & Services
Water provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday
Booth Sitters available during event hours upon request (limited basis)
Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours for assistance, emergencies, questions, and concerns
Friday load-in (Friday only)
24-hour on-site security
Parking
Parking is $2.50 per hour (8 AM - 8 PM) in nearby city-owned spaces. The Savannah Convention Center offers $5 daily parking accessible by Savannah Belles Ferry, which runs approximately every 15 minutes (7 AM - 10 PM) and drops off directly at the venue at the Hyatt on River Street. This is a dolly/wagon in event located riverside; trailers will park off-site at the convention center.
Waitlist & No-Show Policy
A waitlist will be maintained. Selected wait-listed artists may be contacted when the Wait List is released one day prior to the event date. Artists who have not checked in and/or called the Festival Emergency Number by Friday at 8:00 AM will be considered a no-show; no-show artists are not eligible for refunds, and assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.
Weather & Sales Tax
There will be no rain date and fees will not be refunded in case of inclement weather; the event will take place rain or shine
Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting Sales Tax (current rate: 7.00%; 4.00% GA, 3.00% Chatham County); Sales Tax reporting documents will be provided at check-in
An outdoor art and craft market celebrating original handmade work by artists and makers, set along Savannah's historic riverfront.
Eligibility
Open to artists and makers; first-time attendees must obtain a City of Savannah Business License ($85, valid for 1 calendar year), though artists living in counties immediately surrounding Chatham County are exempt.