Downtown Farmers' Market: June 11, 2022
Date: Saturday, Jun. 11, 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
Do you enjoy volunteering? Come visit with our staff from volunteer services as they share information about opportunities to give back and the important roles volunteers play at all four of our hospitals. In addition, employees from our Not New Shop, a thrift store benefiting Iowa Lutheran Hospital, will also be on-site to showcasing what the store has to offer!
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:
- Winspiration Studio
- Ace Jones
- Subject to Change
- Professor Von Air
- Don Brown
- Cucho Madero
Community Corner
Stop by the Community Corner on Third Street, south of Court Ave. 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 these Saturday Salutes:
- Des Moines Public Library: The Des Moines Public Library serves six community locations to be a bridge to a world of information and ideas for personal enjoyment and community growth
- 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.
- Iowa Stage Theater Company: Iowa Stage Theater Company seeks to provide high-quality entertainment while increasing the understanding and enjoyment of life, society and the world by cultivating new opportunities for artists and audiences through the presentation of contemporary theatre. Their vision is to be Iowa's premier professional theatre company by producing challenging, progressive, contemporary theatre in an intimate venue.
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's features are:
- Iowa Wild
- Metro Net
- Red Bull
- MidAmerican Energy Company
Fresh Pickings Wagon Valet powered by Iowa Food and Family Project
Planning a heavy purchase? The Market offers a free wagon lending program to help patrons tote heavy pumpkins, artwork or other cumbersome goodies to their vehicles! Wagon availability is limited and available first-come, first-served. Stop by the Information Booth at Third Street and Court Avenue for details or to borrow a wagon.
Neighborhoods
Historic Court District
Host Organization
Downtown DSM, Inc.
Website
https://www.dsmpartnership.com/desmoinesfarmersmarket/
Facebook Event URL
https://www.facebook.com/DowntownFarmersMarket