Schedule is subject to change.
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 Food and Nutrition.
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:
- Matcha Luv
- Daily Grind
- Rebel Farms
- Muddy Puddles Ice Cream
Entertainers
Enjoy live music from local performers while you shop. This week hear these performers:
- Sarah Ennis
- Sam Pattison Entertainment
- Sydney Storm Entertainment
- Joe Demerath Music
- Dan & Quinn Trilk
- 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 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:
- Ring in Peace
- Waukee Community School District
- Iowa Healthiest State Initiative
Bell Ringing Program
Each week, the Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health opens with the ringing of the iconic Market Cowbell – a lively tradition that signals to vendors that sales may begin and lets the community know The Market is officially open.
This week our Opening Bell Ringer will be the team from the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative and the Double Up Food Bucks Program, as they celebrate their 10th Anniversary.
Come join us at 3rd and Court corner at 7:00 a.m. to Ring The Bell and open this week’s Market!