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Downtown Farmers' Market: June 4, 2022

Des Moines Farmers' Market

Date: Saturday, Jun. 4, 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:

  • Ortonville Circus
  • Bryce Kai
  • Party of Four
  • Dirty Blonde Band
  • Sydney Storm
  • L & N Music
  • Jeff Stagg

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:

  • Adaptive Sports Iowa: Our goal is to provide statewide leadership in the planning, promotion, education, and organization of sports and recreation opportunities for Iowans with physical disabilities.
  • World Link Inc.: World Link is a placement organization for the U.S. Department of State for foreign exchange students. This current year we have 67 students in the state of Iowa from 40+ countries. We are searching for loving families in Central Iowa who would be willing to host and support foreign exchange students from about 60 possible countries. For more information, visit World Link, Inc.'s website.

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
  • Telecommunication Access Iowa
  • Red Bull

Neighborhoods

Historic Court District

Host Organization

Downtown DSM, Inc.

Website

https://www.dsmpartnership.com/desmoinesfarmersmarket

Facebook Event URL

https://www.facebook.com/DowntownFarmersMarket