Downtown Farmers' Market: June 14, 2025
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Historic Court District
Event Information
Date: Saturday, June 14
Location: Historic Court District
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 teaching CPR Hands Only Training.
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 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:
- Zimma & Zekes
- Chit Chaat n Chai
- Chiquita Creations
Entertainers
Enjoy live music from local performers while you shop. This week, hear these performers:
- Robert Yeltman Music
- Ryan Baade Music
- MR. MAGIC PRODUCTIONS
- Joe Demerath Music
- Jacob Forney
- L and N Music
Community Corner
Stop by the Community Corner on Third Street, south of Court Avenue, to find out what is happening in 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 Donor Network: Iowa Donor Network (IDN) is a non-profit organization that operates as the primary contact for organ, tissue and eye donation services for the state of Iowa. IDN functions as the single organ procurement agency in the state. IDN also serves as the tissue (eyes, skin, bone & tendons) recovery agency for the state. As an organization, we strive to provide the best possible care to our donor families and service to our referring professionals to facilitate the recovery of organs and tissues, educate the communities we serve and support special events to promote donation throughout Iowa.
- Iowa Pork Producers Association: The Iowa Pork Producers Association is focused on educating and providing a leading voice for a sustainable, socially responsible, and globally competitive pork industry.
- Iowa Center for Children's Justice: Iowa Center for Children's Justice is a nonprofit organization assisting children in custody disputes through child-focused education and legal services.
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: