Downtown Farmers' Market: August 2, 2025

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 their Weight Loss Clinics and Wellness Services. 

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: 

• Sweetery Z
• Chit Chaat N Chai
• Fabb Adornments by Deseure

Entertainers

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

• Will Hatchet - Music & Visual Art
• Al Sinatra Sings
• Professor Von Air
• Gemma Brice
• The UnityPoint Ensemble
• The Travelers

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: 

• Annie's Foundation: Annie's Foundation’s mission is to ensure that members of our community have unhindered access to books and characters that reflect the diversity and complexity of the world around them.
• Good Neighbor Iowa: Good Neighbor Iowa promotes pesticide-free lawn care to protect health and biodiversity, partnering with Iowans to foster sustainable practices through education, community engagement and science-based advocacy.

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:

• Iowa Wild
• Renewal by Anderson
• Vero