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Downtown Farmers' Market: Sept. 1

Things to Do in Downtown Des Moines

Date: Saturday, Sep. 1, 2018 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 – DSM Programming

Stop by our tent and visit with representatives from Marketing/Communications as they promote the UnityPoint Health brand – Know How Much You Matter to this World.

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:

  • Morgan Wolfe: Morgan Wolfe is a 16-year-old singer from Johnston, Iowa. She plays piano, guitar and flute, and her performances range from pop to R&B to jazz as she expresses herself through her love for music.
  • Professor Von Air, Balloon Artist Extraordinaire: Professor Von Air has been performing since 1996 at events all over Iowa, the Midwest and overseas. In addition, he has taught balloon art and clowning. He specializes in balloon art, silly magic and games.
  • Salsa Des Moines: Salsa Des Moines is a nonprofit organization that aims to teach the art of salsa dance and foster awareness and interest for all forms of Latin street dance within DSM. At The Market, they will perform and teach dances that include: salsa, merengue, cha cha, tango, bachata and more.
  • Winspiration Studio: Will Samorey is a professional violionist from DSM. After earning his undergraduate degree in music, Samorey began his career by performing in chamber ensembles, pit orchestras, community and symphony orchestras. He continued on by developing the Metro Chamber Ensemble and is now its Owner and Program Director. All of Samorey's performances can include solo violin work with recorded piano accompaniments as well as violin covers of popular songs.
  • Cucho Madero: Born in the coastal city of Paramonga, Peru, Cucho formed a band and toured Peru before emigrating to the U.S. in 1990.  He performs Latin and international music on the Romanian-style pan flute. 

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 is a community of nonreligious people carrying out social, charitable, educational and civic activities. Stop by the booth to see a demonstration of the solar system and learn more about the science behind this community.
  • PuppyUp Des Moines: PuppyUp Des Moines is committed to bringing awareness to canine cancer, its similarities to human cancers and to fund education and research to benefit people and their pets. They will be promoting an upcoming event, sharing educational information and raising awareness of an important cause.

  • City of Des Moines: The City of Des Moines will be promoting their ‘Parking Made Easy’ campaign to inform business owners, residents and citizens on upcoming changes regarding downtown parking. Citizens have the opportunity to learn more about these changes and give feedback directly to the City. 

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, check out this special programming:

  • Iowa Wild
  • Iowa Cubs