Downtown Farmers' Market: July 26, 2025 from 8 a.m. - Noon

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. - 12:00 p.m. Spark Vendors:

• Psycho Sweets
• Zimma & Zekes
• Exhale by Amanda
• Rebel Wellness
• 24K Juice

7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Spark Vendors:

• Chit Chaat N Chai
• Elena's Desserts
• Gloamy Grim Co.
• Kaitlyn's Pupcakes
• Karley's Collection
• Sweet Doe Company
• Zacatecas Western Wear

Entertainers

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

• L and N Music
• Brownian Motion
• Professor Von Air
• Beewitched Belly Dance
• Saints and Sinners (7 - 8:30 a.m. on Main Stage)
• The Sheet (9:30 - 11:30 a.m. on Main Stage)

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: 

• Iowa State Fair: Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair, located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines, is Iowa's greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. Enjoy the Fair Sweet Fair, August 7-17, 2025. 
• Water Works: Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) is a regional water utility serving the citizens of Des Moines and surrounding communities (approximately 600,000 people). DMWW is an independently operated public utility with a commitment to leading, advocating and investing today and in the future to deliver water you can trust for life.