Downtown Farmers' Market: Sept. 13, 2025
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Historic Court District
Event Information
Schedule is subject to change.
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 Behavioral Health and Eyerly Ball.
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:
- Psycho Sweets
- Zimma & Zekes
- Rizan Care
- Kaitlyn's Pupcakes
Entertainers
Enjoy live music from local performers while you shop. This week, hear these performers:
- Sam Pattison Entertainment
- Tom Hofer Music Productions
- Professor Von Air
- Eliana Grace Music
- 4neys
- Urbandale Community Adult Band
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 Atheists and Freethinkers: Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers, Inc. (IAF) is a non-profit social and educational group dedicated to supporting local atheists, freethinkers, secular humanists, agnostics and other non-religious people. IAF is a warm and welcoming community of humanists, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers and non-theists of all types. The group aims to enrich the lives of any who join us through explorations in science, philosophy, history and the arts.
- Celtic Music Association: The Celtic Music Association has been bringing world class Celtic bands to Des Moines for over 30 years. We do four concerts a year starting in September with a Scottish group, Old Blind Dogs, followed by Dallahan in January, Runa in February both from Ireland and finishing with Tannahill Weavers, another Scottish group in March. Concert will all take place at the Franklin Event Center in Des Moines.
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: