FAQS

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE FRONT MARKET.

The Front Market’s Spring 2024 Season is held rain or shine on April 27 and 28 from 11 AM to 5 PM CT each day at Distribution Hall, located at 1500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702. Scroll for more details.

ABOUT OUR SPRING SEASON VENUE —

Distribution Hall is an event space and production studio located in the heart of East Austin

Originally constructed to house Austin's first German beer importer, this thoughtfully restored mid-century structure now features a 6,250 sq-ft studio warehouse, a 2,750 sq-ft open-air hangar, and a beautiful 10,000 sq-ft courtyard and lawn. Amenities include a green room, infinity wall, production suites, and catering prep area.

WHERE TO PARK —

Distribution Hall is located in the heart of East Austin. There's metered street parking, as well as free parking in surrounding neighborhoods. You can also utilize a 300+ public parking garage across the street—it's a flat fee of $10 per day. We always recommend carpooling and/or utilizing public transportation, if you can, though, to be conscious of traffic and congestion for our neighbors and vendors! There's also bus stop nearby.

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.

WHAT TO EAT/DRINK —

The Front Market's daily food vendors are immaculate; if you can't find something from our vendors, though, there plenty of restaurants and businesses within walking distance.For a full list of the vendors joining us each day, please head to the lineup pages at thefrontmarket.com.

AVAILABLE LANGUAGES — 

ASL interpreters can be provided upon request. Si necesita traducción al español para participar en este evento, envíenos un correo electrónico a hello@futurefronttexas.org.

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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