Every Saturday, from 10-3, under the bridges in Riverside, many of the best food and craft vendors…read morein the area, along with performers, local residents, and Jacksonville's greatest dogs, converge for a great weekend event. RAM is just a vibe. We make this a weekly stop and bring our dogs. There is something for everyone here. The outside lanes are devoted to local food vendors and food trucks respectively. Tons of great bakeries, produce and coffee selections. Inside, art, jewelry, and on stage, local talent weekly. Some of my favorite food vendors are 1748 Bakehouse and Mixed Fillings. The art vendors differ week to week and we've made a few purchases. Most importantly, this is THE highlight of the week for my dogs. They get to mingle with other dogs and people and they smile the entire time we're there. This is THE event to start your weekend in the Jacksonville area. If you haven't been, I highly encourage you to visit RAM.

This arts market is a must if you're visiting Jax. I picked up a set of blueberry ceramic bowls…read morefrom a very talented vendor and wished I had more room in my suitcase. Also, come on an empty stomach so that you can fill it up with a multi-course lunch. I highly recommend Backyard Buffalo for Indian and Mixed Fillings for pie.

Valdes Farmers Market market was everything I expected a farmer's market would be - Outdoorsy,…read moreFarm-fresh pickings, and a bit of a Southern Charm. One thing I wasn't expecting but, should have realized by the name is that they had more Latin foods items on their shelves which was quite up my alley. They even had my favorite drink - Jupina - which a very flavorful Pineapple drink. I love the fact that their produce is much cheaper than the franchise prices and that they also have a selection of meats that you probably wouldn't find at a franchised grocery store such a a WHOLE FREAKING PIG. LOL! Yikes! To be such a small market, I also love that they provide shopping bags but, I would probably just use green bags next time to be a little more environment-friendly.

This is a true treasure of fresh vegetables, fruits and meat! I'm here once a week at least…read more Don't miss the absolutely delicious fresh pita for $2! And, the Cuban Pizza food truck outside is to die for

I happened to see this event on the open so I decided to grab the kids and give it a try. Kids are…read more16 so they are easy to get to go to things like this because they love to eat. You know I guess I love to eat too. So when we walked in we had to park a block away because there were a lot of cars around. Unfortunately Jacksonville doesn't have very many parking garages in useful locations so you kind of have to search for parking but we managed to find one in front of the Chamblain's book mine. Right when we walked in there was this itty-bitty little camp her that was selling coffee and I didn't get any but I thought that was kind of cute. There was also a stage with the band performing in they were actually pretty good. There were several types of stands half of the plaza and the other half was pretty much dedicated to food trucks and stands. I got some really remarkable toffee although it was $12 for an 8 ounce can but it was really really good. There were some interesting crafts for sale also. Were a bunch of food trucks there including some regular favorites and a couple I was not familiar with. I don't know if they rotate them out or not but it was interesting to be able to sample all the different trucks in the same location. It was kind of chilly tonight, it would've been better if it wasn't so cold but of course that's not the fault of the planners. I will definitely be back for the next one of these because I really enjoyed it.

It's worth a trip to Hemming Plaza to check out this market. If you want to check out some of the…read morefood trucks that you have bookmarked on your list, this is the place to go. It is a foodie's paradise a long with fresh produce and local shopping all under the big Jacksonville sky. A very unique market because it's held in the evenings where you could plan a cool "date night" with your significant other, sipping on some local beers, checking out the artist and vendors and really feeling part of everything that's making Jax a cool place to live. Just get there early enough so parking shouldn't ever be an issue as street spots are free after 6pm for everyone. Thanks City of Jacksonville.

Best flavored ,smelling and tasting produce from the different stalls I purchased from. Def going…read moreback this weekend since I've started juicing this week:) reasonable prices too, and free samples! Also there's a middle stall vendor I visit once a week for their organic freshly made peanut butter or carrot doggie biscuits! My pups both love them. Even my Paylin was caught dragging a leaf of kale away the other day. These people provide great products at great prices !

I was introduced to Meteor Street Produce at a local food event, but I had been to their booth here…read moreon Beaver a few times. Unfortunately, they were closed all of the times I've gone. So make sure to look @ the days they are there. They really have beautiful produce! I bought some shallots & fresh herbs as well as dried herbs and teas. I am still enjoying my goodies and will definitely be back to see what they offer seasonally! Just a note, they have the Square so cash & credit are both accepted--which is nice. :)

Small but mighty- apparently on the first Saturday monthly- I was in route to another place when I…read morepassed by the market and thought- I'm going to stop on the way back. And I did. Tiny- there were only 10 vendors but it also wasn't the 1st Saturday- it was the Saturday before Christmas- the 18th. It reminded me of another market across town that was also normally small and promised over 30 vendors- but I wasn't going to make it the 30 minute drive out that way. So- I got out and was surprised! I loved quite a few vendors! They had 3 vendors selling candles- 1 had other goods, soaps, teas and such. There was a lady who was selling hand churned, flavored butters- whaaatttt??? Yes please. Another lady who was up-cycling various items and making them into fabulous artistic pieces- including tons of wind chimes. I am a sucker for wind chimes, but I need them to have a pretty sound along with looking nice. She had a silver tea pot with spoons hanging for the chimes, adorned with glass beads that I grabbed- it was simply lovely. I also found a tent with crystals, jewelry, sage bundles and more- well.... hello- a few crystals later I left with a bag. Hmmm- there was something else. I bought from 4 of the ten vendors- but I can't remember what the last item was. Memory slipping. But- I was happily delighted in the variety of items and quality of crafts and goods. I hope they have more vendors on their regular dates and I am going to follow them on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/parkstmarketjax/ They have a vendor application on the page if you are interested. Happy shopping!

I was hooked the very first time I went to Hemming Plaza Farmers' Market. The look of this place is…read morereally pleasant. Each and every single thing that we have purchased was extra fresh and yummy. Service was terrific and everyone working here was extremely nice and hospitable. Keep it up Hemming Plaza Farmers' Market! Can't wait to go back soon.

I like it. This is a great way to use Hemming Plaza. They are starting to do a lot of things here…read more From stages and hook up for food trucks to these little gatherings. It hasn't grown to artwalk size but it is winter and it's only in the 60's today. Not warm by any Florida standards. I walked around and saw some friends/vendors today and I really can't wait to come again. There was food, clothing, coffee trucks today along with a good amount of local artist showing their wares. I couldn't spend enough tome today but I'll be back as soon as I find out when it will be.

It's New Year's Day! I'm excited to see what else will be available. I loved the fact they had…read moreloos Oyster Mushrooms, not only the ones in a bunch, also the thick ones. The vender we went to, she tried to give us a slice of fruit, but I don't like fruit that has been cut up, and in the open, with flies flying around it. I think she saw the look on our face and went and got us some tangerines for free. lol I will be back in the future, hopefully all the vendors will be open.