Downtown Farmers' Market

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.
Dates: June 29, July 27

DSM Dueling Fiddles

In the style of dueling pianos, Des Moines Symphony violinists Genevieve Salamone and Hanna Wolle form the DSM Dueling Fiddles duo. With a repertoire consisting of world fiddle music, gypsy, Celtic, pop, rock, Latin, Klezmer, Irish, bluegrass and classical selections, this duo can entertain crowds of all ages!
Dates: May 4, June 29, July 13, Aug. 3

Holly & Bochart

Holly & Bochart play an acoustic set with styles ranging from folk and jazz, to country and pop,
Dates: June 29

Jacob Jams

Jacob Jams likes to raise money for special causes at the Downtown Farmers' Market. Over the past few years he has raised over $4,000 dollars for charities like "Jacob Jams for Blank Children's Hospital" and "Jacob Jams for Hurricane Harvey." Jacob Jams donates 100% of tips to these special causes.
Dates: June 29

Luther Bangert

Luther Bangert is an Iowa City native. His crazy stunts will amaze any audience. He has been training for high energy technical juggling for 10 years, performing publically for the last four. His juggling will be accompanied by other balancing acts, and at times, sword swallowing!
Dates: June 29

Sinners and Saints

Sinners and Saints brings outstanding vocals and percussion, giving a facelift to old folk songs and making them new again. Their set list includes an eclectic blend of hits from Ray Charles, Bonnie Raitt, Neil Young, John Prine, Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin and many others. They dare you not to sing along!
Dates: June 29, July 13, Sept. 28

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.
Dates: May 4, June 29, July 27, August 10, Oct. 19

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:

Blank Park Zoo

Visit the Blank Park Zoo booth to see animal artifacts and play bean bag toss. Learn about the Zoo's volunteer opportunities, events and memberships from Zoo staff.

Orchard Place

Orchard Place provides mental health expertise and services to Iowa children and families. Their mission is to develop strong futures for youth dealing with mental health issues.

Save the Children Action Network

Save the Children Action Network mobilizes Americans to support investments in early childhood. They will provide information to educate the public about the need for early childhood education growth in Iowa and share ways that anyone and everyone can take action and support children.

World Link Inc.

World Link Inc. is a placement agency who is looking for loving and caring families who would be willing to open their homes and hearts to a 15-17 year old student for a school year.

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:

Bath Fitter

Cedar Ridge Distillery

Iowa Wild

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