The Market: 50th Season Celebration, July 26, 2025 from Noon - 3:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Historic Court District
Event Information
Schedule is subject to change.
Check out what's happening at the 50th Season Celebration during regular Market hours (7:00 a.m.-Noon).
Download our overview map of The Market during the extended hours.
Featuring over 300 vendors from 38 Iowa counties, the Downtown Farmers’ Market in Historic Court District in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) offers scores of tasty treats each summer on Saturdays. Visitors can enjoy locally grown produce, farm fresh eggs, baked goods and a variety of Iowa-raised meat. The adventure doesn’t stop there either. Guests can enjoy local artists, live music and entertainment, ready-to-eat foods, special programming and learning opportunities all in the course of a Saturday morning. Whether it’s seasonal flowers, locally produced wine or a new culinary adventure, there’s always something to experience at the Downtown Farmers’ Market.
This event is free and open to the public.
UnityPoint Health Programming
As The Market's presenting sponsor, UnityPoint Health brings helpful wellness and prevention programs directly to The Market! UnityPoint Health will be on-site each Saturday with volunteers to support its mission of healing, caring and teaching. Stop by their booth to learn more! This week, UnityPoint Health will be onsite with team members from Trauma Services and Public Safety.
Vendors
Search for your favorite Market vendors and discover new ones in the complete vendor list.
Spark DSM Vendors
The Spark DSM Business Incubator presented by Principal Financial Group, supports small and/or startup businesses at major events in Greater Des Moines (DSM) including The Market. The Incubator’s goal is to improve access and economic growth for local small businesses across DSM.
Vendors in Spark DSM will rotate through booth spaces located on Court Ave. between Second and Third Street. This week, stop by to see these businesses:
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Spark Vendors:
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Chit Chaat N Chai
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Elena's Desserts
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Gloamy Grim Co.
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Kaitlyn's Pupcakes
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Karley's Collection
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Sweet Doe Company
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Zacatecas Western Wear
Entertainers
Enjoy live music from local performers while you shop. This week, hear these performers:
- Blue Moon Face Paint
- Professor Von Air
- Beewitched Belly Dance
- BYOBrass (12:30 -3:30 p.m. on Main Stage)
Market Extras and Special Programming
Enjoy unique programming from Market sponsors during your visit. Learn more about The Market programming, including special Market deals happening every week. This week, check out this special programming:
- Giveaways for the first 50 guests at the Information Booth every hour.