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Downtown Farmers’ Market Welcomes 24 New Vendors As National Farmers’ Market Week Begins

August 1, 2023

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Aug. 2, 2023) – The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines will introduce 24 new local vendors to the Downtown Farmers’ Market lineup beginning this Saturday in conjunction with National Farmers’ Market Week that runs from Aug. 6 – 12.

The new Market vendors were selected by a mid-season vendor jury consisting of sponsor representatives, Market partners and a select group of community members involved in The Market. All selected vendors will begin selling their products at The Market as early as Aug. 5. 

The jury has selected the following vendors for Market inclusion: 

  • Slap Soda 
  • Wacky Taffy Grapes and Snacks 
  • Pie Mates Australian Bakehouse 
  • Grounded by the Collective 
  • Climbing Kites 
  • Farm to Flavor 
  • S and S Acres 
  • Callo Metal Art 
  • Blue Moon Face Paint 
  • CocoRoo Natural Skincare 
  • EarGame 
  • Elsa Stutzman Studio 
  • Spoiled Rawtten Pets 
  • CZ Grain 
  • Hoffman Farm and Forage 
  • Magnolia Gardens 
  • Ridge Road Farms 
  • Smitty Farms 

The following vendors have been selected to participate as occasional vendors after participating in the Spark DSM: Minority Business Incubator earlier this season. Spark DSM supports underrepresented small and/or startup businesses at The Market: 

  • Tullpa 
  • Bake Girl Bake 
  • Najah Grocery & Deli 
  • Blaise Training Never Settle 
  • Glo Rose Books 
  • Sensiil Studios 

“We are excited to welcome so many new vendors representing a wide variety of products and backgrounds,” said Megan Renkel, Downtown Farmers’ Market Manager. “We look forward to introducing our 25,000+ weekly patrons to this new group of vendors as they experience all of the sights, sounds and tastes of The Market each Saturday.”  

The announcement of new vendors coincides with National Farmers’ Market Week scheduled for Aug. 6 – 12. Watch for content on the Downtown Farmers’ Market social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter throughout the week and make sure to celebrate at The Market. The Downtown Farmers’ Market celebrates this week after recently being named one of the top Markets in the Midwest by Midwest Living. 

“Congratulations to all of the new vendors who are joining The Market midseason,” said David Stark, President and CEO of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines. “We encourage everyone to visit and support these local small businesses as we celebrate our nationally recognized Market during National Farmers’ Market Week.” 

Learn more about what is happening at this week’s Market on The Market’s website.  

About the Downtown Farmers’ Market  

The Downtown Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday morning May – October in the Historic Court District in Downtown Des Moines. The Market also produces a Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market in November and December. Find more information at desmoinesfarmersmarket.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/DowntownFarmersMarket and on Twitter and Instagram at @dtfarmersmarket.  

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership  

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 400 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.