FAQS

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE FRONT MARKET.

The Front Market’s Fall 2024 Season is held rain or shine on November 23 and 24 from 11 AM to 5 PM CT each day at Waterloo Park, located at 500 E 12th St, Austin 78701. Scroll for more details.

ABOUT OUR FALL SEASON VENUE —

This year, the market will be hosted at Waterloo Park, a park and event space located in the heart of downtown Austin. Learn more about our new market venue here.

WHERE TO PARK —

Parking will be limited and fee based ($20-$25) in all of the surrounding state garages. Waterloo Park guests can find parking at the nearby Capitol Visitors Parking garage located at 1201 San Jacinto Blvd. Paid evening/weekend parking is also available in State Garages A & F.

Additionally, you can use the Trip Planner at capmetro.org/plan for public transit options.

Personal bike parking is available at 15th St. & Red River St. and along Trinity St. between 12th St. & 15th St.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARRIVE —

When you arrive at the market, you'll have plenty of vendors to meet, plus a chance to browse our curated food court. DJ sets, workshops and live art installations will rotate each day, too. The full daily lineup is at thefrontmarket.com.

WHAT TO EAT/DRINK —

BRING A WATER BOTTLE! Water fountains will be onsite but water purchasing options will be limited.

Our onsite food truck for the weekend will be Later Gator Coffee Co. with coffee and snacks. We’ll also have rotating daily lineups with homegrown menus:

Saturday, Nov. 23 only —

✰ 3 small plates
✰ Brown Sugar Bake Shop
✰ Lyoness Pastry Boutique
✰ Lyssie Lou's Cookie Co.
✰ The Traveling Empanada
✰ Peace Cheese

Sunday, Nov. 24 only —

✰ Gem's Lunch + Sweets
✰ Heart Space Bakes
✰ Pickle Envy

If you can't find something from our vendors, though, there plenty of restaurants and businesses within walking distance.

BOOTH NUMBERS + VENUE MAP — 

For a list of booths each day, click the corresponding button below — 

 

IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NOTES + GUIDELINES —

  • All Future Front staff, volunteers and guests will be required to practice mutual respect, as well as demonstrate an alignment with Future Front’s guidelines and values: futurefronttexas.org/values.

  • All Future Front sessions are currently held online, outdoors or in open-air spaces where quality air flow is possible, ADA compliance is prioritized and assisted mobility devices can be utilized.

  • All Future Front sessions follow capacity limits to reduce crowding of any kind.

  • At Future Front events, all guests are expected to follow Austin-local health and safety guidelines for gatherings, as well as practice consideration with the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and any other legal, mind-altering substances.

    • Tobacco use and electronic smoking device use are not permitted at any time within Future Front properties and event spaces at least 15 ft from entrances, exits, operational windows, or ventilation system intake vents. 

    • Littering of tobacco-related products on the grounds or parking lots is also prohibited.

GOT QUESTIONS? Shoot us a note at hello@futurefronttexas.org. We're happy to help and will get back to you!

 

READ ABOUT THE FRONT MARKET.

READ ABOUT THE FRONT MARKET.

THE FRONT MARKET IS POWERED BY FUTURE FRONT, AUSTIN’S CREATIVE COMMUNITY & YOU.

HOMEGROWN IN AUSTIN, FUTURE FRONT IS AN AWARD-WINNING CULTURE SPACE AND EXHIBITION SERIES—WITH WOMEN AND LGBTQ+ CREATIVES AT THE FRONT.

As an arts and culture nonprofit, we produce two community-led exhibitions, The Front Market and The Front Festival. Beyond our flagship showcases, we host year-round shows and workshops at our creative space in historic East Austin, welcoming 20,000+ visitors per year.

Everybody and every body are welcome. Learn more at futurefronttexas.org.

This project is supported in part by: the City of Austin’s Elevate Grant Program, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Waymo, Topo Chico, Distribution Hall, Moontower Rentals, Miscellaenous Rentals, Texas Commission on the Arts, as well as Future Front donors and members. Thank you!

 
 
 
“For local entrepreneurs and creators, opportunities like [The Front Market] are needed now more than ever. And while it will never compare to experiencing the vibrant and supportive environment at the in-person event, the possibility to increase their sales could prove life-changing in these difficult times.” — Austin Monthly

“For local entrepreneurs and creators, opportunities like [The Front Market] are needed now more than ever. And while it will never compare to experiencing the vibrant and supportive environment at the in-person event, the possibility to increase their sales could prove life-changing in these difficult times.” — Austin Monthly

“That's the spirit of [The Front Market]: how can we show up for our creative and small business community, and how can we do that in a way that really pushes our communities forward and represents everyone involved?” — Fox 7 Austin

“That's the spirit of [The Front Market]: how can we show up for our creative and small business community, and how can we do that in a way that really pushes our communities forward and represents everyone involved?” — Fox 7 Austin

 
 

REACH OUT.

For media inquiries, please reach out to hello@futurefronttexas.org. You can also email us at hello@futurefronttexas.org with all the questions, ideas and coffee hang requests.


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