Downtown Farmers' Market: August 23
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Historic Court District
Event Information
Schedule is subject to change.
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 Community Health Needs Assessment and In Good Health.
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:
- Faab Adornments by Deseure
- Sweet Doe Co.
- Rebel Wellness
Entertainers
Enjoy live music from local performers while you shop. This week, hear these performers:
- Jeff Stagg
- Cucho Madero
- Sydney Storm Entertainment
- Joe Demerath Music
- Brownian Motion
- Luther Bangert
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:
- Des Moines Kennel Club: The Des Moines Kennel Club promote responsible dog ownership and training.
- Hopeful Mama Foundation: The Hopeful Mama Foundation is dedicated to supporting women on their infertility journey through financial assistance, education and support groups.
- Des Moines Concours: The Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation’s expertise is sharing automotive history and knowledge to the public, educating young and old. With an enthusiastic all volunteer base of more than 60 members, our 25-year history of sharing this knowledge and producing the Des Moines Concours creates excitement for automobile history for all ages. The 2025 Concours will be held on the streets surrounding the PappaJohn Sculpture Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 7.
- Drake Athletics: Drake Athletics promotes school spirit and community pride through NCAA Division I sports, engaging fans of all ages with exciting events and student-athlete involvement.
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: