Downtown Farmers' Market

Entertainers

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

Andrew Hoyt Music

Andrew Hoyt is a solo musician who enjoys playing jazz, modern and pop music with his ukulele and voice.
Dates: June 1, Sept. 14

B. John Burns, Songwriter

B. John Burns is a Greater Des Moines (DSM) songwriter who celebrated his 40th year on stage in 2016. He performs his songs on piano and guitar and covers a wide spectrum of musical styles, including folk, pop, blues, rock and country.
Dates: June 1, Aug. 3, Oct. 26

Creations With A Twist

Daniel Poe from Creations With A Twist has been in business for nine years and has provided amazing balloon art at a wide variety of events. People of all ages enjoy watching him twist colorful balloons into recognizable characters, incredible wearables and comical sculptures!
Dates: June 1, Aug. 10, Sept. 7

Metro Brass Quintet

The Metro Brass Quintet is a five-piece brass ensemble that performs a wide variety of music from pop to polka to classical. They typically play in a formation using brass instruments and can be heard from a good distance.
Dates: June 1

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg

Starting piano at a young age of six, Richard Spierenburg is a professional piano bar musician. He has 150 songs memorized, and for the requests that he doesn't know, as long as he's heard the song, he can look up the chords and play it. He sings as well as plays the piano, so have your requests ready!
Dates: June 1, Aug. 24, Sept. 28

Taylor King

Taylor King is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who plays music in the genres of rock, country, blues and indie.
Dates: June 1, Aug. 31

The One-Woman Symphony

Merging technology with a classical violin, Genevieve's setup includes her acoustically-amplified violin and prerecorded backing tracks, giving her the name The One-Woman Symphony, as she performs music from a wide variety of genres.
Dates: May 18, June 1, June 15, Aug. 24

Tribal Muse and Mirage Middle Easter Dance Company

This group of women of various ages, shapes, sizes and cultural backgrounds have at least one thing in common: they love to dance. With the belief that dance is the language of the soul, they perform many tribal belly dances which combine American Tribal Style Belly Dance, Flamenco, varying styles of Middle Eastern dance and other folkloric and modern dance.
Dates: June 1, Sept. 14

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:

Des Moines European Heritage Association

Des Moines European Heritage Association's mission is to connect Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences. DMEHA provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations. Des Moines European Heritage Association will produce the Christkindlmarket in Des Moines on December 6-8, 2019. Christkindlmarket - Des Moines will educate and entertain our community by exposing them to seasonal European-style foods, products and activities!

Grace Church

Grace Church exists to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ across the street and around the world. Within this mission is a love for our city. We are here to love, serve and enjoy the city of Des Moines.

Iowa Games

The Iowa Sports Foundation (ISF) mission is to provide sports, recreation, health and wellness opportunities for Iowans of all abilities.

Iowa Stage Theatre Company

Iowa Stage Theatre Company seeks to provide high-quality entertainment while increasing the understanding and enjoyment of life, society and the world by cultivating new opportunities for artists and audiences through the presentation of contemporary theatre. Their vision is to be Iowa's premier professional theatre company by producing challenging, progressive, contemporary theatre in an intimate venue. Visit their booth to learn about their upcoming season of shows and activities!

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:

Cedar Ridge Distillery

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Norwalk Chiropractic

Renewal by Andersen