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Directions for the winter market

The Downtown Winter Farmers' Market, presented by Prairie Meadows, will return for its 20th season on Friday, Nov. 21 - Sunday, Nov. 23 at the Iowa Events Center, Hall C of the EMC Expo Center.

2025 Downtown Winter Farmers' Market Hours: 

  • Friday, Nov. 21: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 22: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 23: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Parking

With thousands of parking spots available in Downtown Des Moines (DSM), there are plenty of options available for Winter Market attendees.  

Iowa Events Center surface lot

  • Parking is available north of the Iowa Events Center with entrances on Third Street, Fifth Avenue or Crocker Street.
  • This offers the closest and most convenient access to the facility. 
  • $12 
  • Learn more about parking at the Iowa Events Center lot.

Street Parking 

  • Metered Parking is available throughout Downtown. 
  • Meters range from $0.25 – $1.75 per hour.  
  • See map of parking meter options. 

Parking Garages

  • Park in the Fifth Avenue and Keo Way ramp (connected to skywalk), Fourth Street and Grand Avenue parking ramp (connected to skywalk) or the Center Street Park and Ride ramp on Seventh Street. 
  • $1 per hour; Center Street Park and Ride Ramp is $1 per hour for the first two hours and $0.50 for each additional hour. 
  • See more information on city parking garages.  

Bridge Parking 

  • Free street parking is available on the bridges over the Des Moines River.