05/11/2026
Just a head's up for next week. We will not be at the market next Saturday (May 16)...we'll be at family wedding in San Francisco. BUT the bigger news is that the market itself will shift location to this previous winter's location in the park as explained by the following message from RVA BIG Market. (We will be back on Saturday May 23 in our winter location next to Earth's Echo Farm.) Bonne Vie!
RVA Big Market Relocation - 5/16/26
After continued coordination with the City of Richmond, the RVA Big Market will be relocating once again to the other side of the Azalea Garden Pond at Bryan Park for the Summer Season.
On May 16th, the RVA Big Market will be setting up in the parking lot across from the Azalea Gardens. We refer to this lot as "Picnic Lot", and is where we hosted the RVA Big Market during our Winter Season.
We know this may feel like a sudden change, especially since the market has recently returned to its traditional footprint earlier this spring, and especially after operating in this area during the winter months. We understand that this may be confusing or frustrating for vendors and customers who have already adjusted to more than one location change in a relatively short period of time.
The reason for this shift is that discussions with the City have continued to evolve as longer-term plans for the park have become clearer. This summer relocation is part of a broader collaborative effort to support the park’s environmental needs, allow for ecological work in the market’s traditional footprint, and prepare for upcoming Fall Line Trail construction.
While this has required us all to stay flexible, we are committed to working closely with the City, our vendors, and our market community to make this transition as smooth and successful as possible.
The good news is that the market is still staying at Bryan Park, and we are already hard at work adjusting the layout, planning vendor placement, reviewing parking logistics, and preparing updated maps and signage for the new location.
While the market will look and feel a little different from our usual summer setup, our goal remains the same: to continue hosting a vibrant and welcoming community event each Saturday.
We know that flexibility will be needed from all of us as we make this adjustment together, and we truly appreciate the patience and support of our vendors and customers throughout the process.
The RVA Big Market is a community effort in every sense, and we are confident that, with good communication and cooperation, we can make this new arrangement work well for everyone. 🩷🌞🩷🌞🩷
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