Downtown Farmers' Market
Date: Saturday, Jun. 8, 2019 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Historic Court District
Event Information
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
Helps us celebrate Pride weekend! Come visit with staff from our new LGBTQ Clinic as well as members of our Diversity and Inclusion committee. Our newest clinics was designed to meet the specific health care needs of the LGBTQ community in Central Iowa by providing a safe and affirming environment and overcome the stigma and discrimination that persons in the LGBTQ community often face. Everyone is welcome at UnityPoint Health!
Entertainers
Enjoy live music from local performers while you shop. This week, hear these performers:
Denise Forney
Denise Forney is a singer-songwriter hailing from West Des Moines. She composes original music and performs with her family regularly in the community. Forney likes to play contemporary music using an acoustic guitar and vocals.
Dates: June 8, July 6
Grapevine Tunes Music Series sponsored by the Fourth + Court Hy-Vee
The Grapevine Tunes Music Series sponsored by the Fourth + Court Hy-Vee is a unique program that encourages young musicians and artists between the ages of 5 and 18 to continue to develop their talents while emphasizing local arts and culture in DSM. This music series offers talented young musicians an opportunity to perform in a unique outdoor street-concert style setting, in front of thousands of Market visitors, during three days this season: June 8, Aug. 10 and Oct. 12.
Jeffrey Scott Band
The Jeffrey Scott Band likes to play pop, blues and jazz music.
Dates: June 8, July 13, Aug. 17
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.
Dates: May 4, May 25, June 8, July 6, July 20, Aug. 31, Oct. 12
Reid Miller - Iowa Troubadour
Reid Miller Storytelling Puppet Theater is folk and family entertainment. His puppet shows are based on classic folktales and original fiction taken from the events of the day. Songs range from folk to blues to ballads to bodacious comedy with appeal for all generations.
Dates: June 8, Aug. 3, Oct. 5
Sharks In Secret
Sharks In Secret is a solo act who plays 1960s-1990s R&B, blues, country and gospel.
Dates: June 8, Aug. 10
Theresa Sonnleitner / Sonnleit Violin
Theresa Sonnleitner/Sonnleit Violin plays an electric violin with or without electronic backups, mostly plays pop music and some country.
Dates: June 8, Sept. 28
Tropical Steel
With over 14 years of performance experience at The Market, this local group boasts of a Caribbean-steel style. Their tropical program, involving crowd participation, hula hoops and small instruments, is enjoyable for all ages!
Dates: May 11, June 8, July 20, Aug. 10, Sept. 21
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:
Agape Pregnancy Center
The Agape Pregnancy Center demonstrates the truth and unconditional love of Jesus Christ to girls, women and their families experiencing unexpected pregnancy or the effects of sexual relationships in a safe and confidential environment. Educational information explaining free services provided by the Agape Pregnancy Center will be available.
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.
Embrace Grace
Embrace Grace's mission is to inspire and equip the church to love on single and pregnant young women and their families. They will have a kids craft available as well as resources and education for women with crisis pregnancies.
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:
Des Moines Register
Iowa Cubs
Iowa Speedway
LeafFilter Gutter Protection