Downtown Farmers Market: Produce Vendors
According to the Farmers Market Coalition, there are five key ways that farmers’ markets benefit you, by:
- Preserving rural livelihoods and farmland.
- Stimulating local economies.
- Increasing access to fresh, nutritious food.
- Supporting healthy communities.
- Promoting sustainability.
Learn more about improving your community through fresh, local food.
Every Saturday, your favorite Iowa vendors showcase their weekly offerings in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). But did you know that there are new vendors at the Downtown Farmers’ Market this year, too, including two new produce vendors? Bridgewater Farms and Clarky Park Acres offer a variety of produce options from peppers to tomatoes.
New Produce Vendors
Bridgewater Farms
Location within The Market: Between First and Second Streets on Court Avenue.
Located in southwest Iowa, Bridgewater Farms sits on 40 acres of farmland where more than 40 different organic fruits and vegetables are grown. Buying from Bridgewater Farms at The Market is an easy way to ensure you are supporting a family farm and securing safe food for your family. In the spring, salad greens are fresh every week and harvested the day before The Market. Bridgewater Farms specializes in heirloom tomatoes of all colors, shapes and sizes.
Clarky Park Acres
Location within The Market: North of Court Avenue on Third Street.
Clarky Park Acres offers seedlings in May and produce in June and July. With two half-acre garden plots at the farm, as well as a 9x12 foot garden box, Clarky Park Acres sells a variety of peppers, tomatoes, spaghetti squash, yellow summer squash and cucumbers.
Find a complete listing of 2019 produce vendors and their market locations. You can also search other farmers’ market vendors including: arts/crafts, artisan food, baked goods, dairy/cheese, flower, health/beauty, meat/eggs, plants, prepared food, prepared drinks, retail and wine.
Stay tuned for more info on Downtown Farmers Market!
From May to October, experience local artists, live music and entertainment at the Downtown Farmers’ Market featuring nearly 300 family farmers, bakers, artists and crafters from around the state. It’s easy to visit with plentiful and affordable street and ramp parking options.