The Front Market: Spring 2026 Season (Day One)

The Front Market’s Spring 2026 Season The Front Market will return for its Spring 2026 on May 2 and 3 at Distribution Hall in East Austin. ★ one of the largest- and longest-running craft markets in Austin over the last ten years ★ 150+ artists, makers, craftspeople and small business owners ★ Distribution Hall (1500 E 4th St) in East Austin ★ May 2 and 3, 2026 ★ 11 AM to 5 PM each day ★ Amplifying women & LGBTQ+ creatives ★ Rain or shine As always, we’ll be open from 11 AM to 5 PM on May 2 and 3, with an outdoor exhibition and fair, featuring 150+ independent craftspeople, creatives, small business owners, designers & makers across the Texas South. 100% family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. Open-air. Nonprofit-run. Free to the public. SHOP SMALL. SUSTAIN LOCAL. SHOW UP. Scroll for more details. RSVP →   BEHIND THE FRONT MARKET THE FRONT MARKET IS AN INDEPENDENT MARKETPLACE AND CRAFT FAIR, CURATED BY FUTURE FRONT. Welcoming 400+ vendors & 10,000+ guests across two seasons in Austin, we highlight independent creatives, designers, makers, craftspeople, small business owners and artists from Texas. ABOUT THE FRONT MARKET →   SPRING 2026 SEASON LINEUP Our Spring 2026 Season lineup will be announced in March 2026. Pop-Up Shops: LINEUP COMING SOON Homegrown Menus: LINEUP COMING SOON Community Surprises: LINEUP COMING SOON Art Gallery by Austin-Based Artists: LINEUP COMING SOON DJ Sets by: LINEUP COMING SOON   HOW TO ATTEND The Front Market’s Spring 2026 Season is open to the public—free or by donation. When you RSVP, you have the option to donate to our work. REGISTER NOW → *If you are a Future Front member, please provide your name at the door for entry or head to members.futurefronttexas.org or futurefrontmembership.squarespace.com to access member rates for event tickets, applications & other perks at anytime.   PLAN YOUR VISIT Distribution Hall is located at 1500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702—and operates as an event space and production studio. Originally constructed to house Austin's first German beer importer, this thoughtfully restored mid-century structure now features a 7,000 sq-ft studio warehouse, a 3,000 sq-ft open-air hangar, and a beautiful 7,500 sq-ft courtyard and lawn. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW: thefrontmarket.com/faq WHERE TO PARK: Distribution Hall is located in the heart of East Austin. We recommend carpooling and/or utilizing public transportation, if you can, to be conscious of traffic and congestion for our neighbors and vendors! There are nearby bus stops available via CapMetro. If you choose to drive and park, there's metered street parking, as well as free parking in surrounding neighborhoods. You can also utilize nearby parking garages: PMC Parking Lot (1413 ½ E 4th St., Austin, TX 78702) — The empty lot south west of Distribution hall (40 spots) is owned by Habitat for Humanity and is managed by PMC. Public parking fluctuates from $5 per hour to $16 per day. Foundry I Par...