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Downtown Farmers' Market: Sept. 20, 2025

Date: Saturday, September 20, 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 Blank Children’s Hospital and Advocacy and Outreach. 

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: 

  • Zacatecas Western Wear
  • 24K Juicee
  • Mama Africa

Entertainers

Enjoy live music from local performers while you shop. This week, hear these performers: 

  • Sam Pattison Entertainment
  • Sydney Storm Entertainment
  • Mia Prosperi
  • Brownian Motion
  • Heartland Swing Inc. 

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: 

  • Polk County Master Gardeners: The Master Gardener Program is a volunteer service program where adults are given advanced training in horticulture in exchange for volunteer service to the community. The mission of the Master Gardener Program is to provide current, research-based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of Iowa through ISU Extension programs and projects. Through their participation in educational activities, Master Gardeners also increase their own personal knowledge in horticulture.  
  • 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. To ful­fill our mis­sion, we col­lab­o­rate with the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, health­care pro­fes­sion­als and orga­ni­za­tions statewide to hon­or the gift of life. 
  • Water Works Park Foundation: The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for Central Iowans by improving Water Works Park. Established in November 2013, the nonprofit organization focuses on integrating education, conservation and recreation to connect visitors with the importance of clean water.

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:

  • Renewal by Andersen
  • Mid-American