Riverside Avondale Preservation
Riverside Avondale Preservation is the lead advocate and facilitator for Riverside Avondale's historic neighborhoods, vibrant local commercial districts, public spaces, and welcoming community.
Since 1974, we have worked to:
- Preserve Riverside Avondale's historic fabric and unique character.
- Promote local businesses, arts, and culture.
- Advocate with and for the neighborhood.
- Celebrate community.
You don't have to live in the neighborhood to support us! Help make a difference by becoming a member or giving a donation.
The History of Riverside and Avondale
Featured Events
First F-RIDE-Day - April 7
Tucker Cycles | 10:00am
First Fridays are a RAP tradition. We seek to support small businesses, celebrate the work of our fantastic partners, and allow members to meet other members and - your neighbors!
For a complete list of upcoming events, click here.
49th annual Home Tour
Riverside Avondale | April 15 & 16
Get your tickets, plan your day, make dinner reservations, and call this a staycation weekend. Home Tour takes place on Saturday, April 15 from 10am to 4pm and Sunday, April 16 from 12pm to 4pm.
3rd annual Garden Tour
Riverside Avondale | May 13
Make this a Mother's Day weekend traditions. Gain inspiration, talk to your neighbors and explore the endless possibilities for your own garden. Garden Tour takes place on Saturday, May 13 from 10am to 4pm.
Produced by Riverside Avondale Preservation, the Riverside Arts Market (RAM) is a weekly arts and farmers market hosted on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., rain or shine. RAM features a variety of small businesses from farmers to artists to makers, bakers and food trucks. Under the Fuller Warren Bridge, you’ll find a family-friendly event that attracts 4,000+ visitors every Saturday. The riverfront amphitheater seats 350 people and features live music scheduled every Saturday. Stroll through the rows of local artists and makers. At RAM you will find art, jewelry, candles, plants, bath and body products and so much more all made locally. Each Saturday at RAM is different than the next and the best way to experience is to visit!
At the Riverside Arts Market, enjoy the harvest of the agricultural arts by supporting Florida farmers. Pick up the freshest local flowers and produce each week. To remain sustainable, farmer’s depend on your weekly purchases, so come for the freshness and stay for the fun. Our community benefits from all of us staying “loyal to local.”