Downtown Farmers' Market: Sept. 29
Date: Saturday, Sep. 29, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Historic Court District
Event Information
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
Our Younker Rehabilitation and Transitional Care specialists will be on-site to share the latest in rehabilitation services, including our expanding facilities.
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:
- Beaver Creek Jazz Ensemble: Beaver Creek Jazz Ensemble is a group of volunteer musicians who play a mix of big band, swing, light jazz dance music and a few rock and roll numbers. The group consists of a director, five saxophones, two trombones, three trumpets, electric guitar, electric bass guitar, electric piano and drums.
- Equal Parts: Equal Parts is an alternative rock/indie rock group from Iowa. Consisting of two main performers, Equal Parts utilizes guitar, bass, violin, drums and more.
- Fresh Squeezed Tunes: Abe Goldstein is a solo accordion player specializing in standards, ethnic music and kids' tunes.
- Heartland Mini-Railroad Express: Kids are invited to come take a ride on the Mini Railroad! Located on 2nd Street, South of Court Ave. the Heartland Mini Railroad provides young visitors a fun and unique experience while shopping The Market.
- Jolie Seitz: Jolie Seitz is a local singer-songwriter and musician who has been a part of the live music scene in DSM since she was 12 years old. She is a DSM native and junior at Roosevelt High School working towards a career in music production and as a professional musician. Seitz performs both covers and original compositions.
- Royce Johns: Royce Johns has been playing music his whole life, from piano at age 8 and guitar at 14. He was raised on a variety of music including from country, classic rock, alternative and blues. At age 19, Johns was featured in the Des Moines Register's Iowa Life front page alongside his band mates in Lincoln Rockhouse. Still playing with Lincoln Rockhouse weekly, as an active performer he has started to branch out with more solo work as a full-time musician.
- Sydney Storm: Creating magic since the age of 6, Sydney Storm has been performing professionally since high school. He enjoys twisting balloons at The Market for all the children that stop by!
- 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.
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:
- Grand View University: Grand View University engages, equips and empowers students to fulfill their individual potential and serve society. Grand View is committed to the development of the whole person — mind, body and spirit — and to preparing students for successful careers and responsible citizenship both in their communities and in a diverse and changing world. Stop by the booth to learn more about Grand View University or to reconnect with alumni for Homecoming 2018.
- HCI Hospice Care Services & VNS of Iowa: HCI Hospice Care Service & VNS of Iowa promotes dignity, independence and quality of life through education, compassion and effective community-based care. Staff will help Market-goers participate in random acts of kindness in their own lives.
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: