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Downtown Farmers' Market: Aug. 27, 2022

Date: Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Historic Court District

Event Information

Featuring nearly 300 vendors from 50 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 Iowa-raised meat, including beef, pork, chicken, goat, rabbit, lamb and tilapia! 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 – Des Moines Programming

As The Market's presenting sponsor, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines brings helpful wellness and prevention programs directly to The Market! From health screenings to weekly giveaways, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines will be on-site each Saturday to support its mission of healing, caring and teaching. Stop by their booth to learn more!

Vendors

Search for your favorite Market vendors and discover new ones in the complete vendor list.

Entertainers

Enjoy live music from local performers while you shop. This week, hear these performers:

  • Jeff Stagg
  • B John Burns
  • Party of Four
  • Des Moines Breakerz
  • Luther Bangert
  • Andrew Cyr
  • The Wish Machine

Community Corner

Stop by the Community Corner on Third Street, south of Court Avenue, to find out what is happening in Greater Des Moines (DSM). Local charitable organizations — welcomed as Saturday Salutes at The Market — promote learning opportunities, Downtown events and community resources each Saturday. This week, check out the Saturday Salutes:

  • Grace Church - Grace Church exists to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ across the street and around the world. Within this mission is a love for our city. We are here to love, serve and enjoy the city of Des Moines. Neal Smith
  • National Wildlife Refuge - Neil Smith National Wildlife Refuge-People for Pollinators partners with schools and businesses around our community to help pollinators survive. They provide educational materials, site planning assistance, vegetative maintenance expertise and seeds or plants to get the garden up and running. Stop by the booth to receive a take-home pollinator package" and learn how you can help and why pollinators are important.

Market Extras and Special Programming

Enjoy unique programming from Market sponsors during your visit. Learn more about all the Market programming, including special Market deals happening every week. This week, check out this special programming:

  • First Interstate Bank
  • Iowa Wild
  • Landus
  • MidAmerican

Neighborhoods

Historic Court District

Host Organization

Downtown DSM, Inc.

Website

https://www.dsmpartnership.com/desmoinesfarmersmarket/

Facebook Event URL

https://www.facebook.com/DowntownFarmersMarket