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Downtown Winter Farmers' Market FAQs

The Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market, presented by Prairie Meadows, has something for all ages. If you’ve never attended or have questions about The Winter Market, here are a few tips: 

What are The Winter Market dates and hours? 

  • Friday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 23, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where is The Market located? 

The Downtown Winter Farmers' Market will be located at the Iowa Events Center, EMC Expo Center, Hall C, in Downtown Des Moines, IA. 

What vendors and products will be at The Market? 

The Winter Market provides local seasonal produce, meat, cheese, eggs, jam, jelly, salsa and many other varieties of farm food, as well as local artwork and vendors with prepared food and drinks. Explore the featured vendors here and view the interactive map.

Will The Market provide additional seating options? 

There will be a variety of seating areas at the Winter Market. 

Can I use SNAP tokens and Double Up Food Bucks at The Winter Market?

Yes, SNAP users will be able to get EBT/SNAP tokens and the Double Up Food Bucks match at The Winter Market Information Booth.

Produce RX Vouchers can also be used at The Winter Market.

WIC and FMNP/Senior Vouchers are able to be used at participating vendors at The Winter Market.

If I have a question at The Market, where can I find someone to ask? 

Market staff members will be available at the Information Booth to answer Market-related questions. The Information Booth will be located right by the entrance. 

Where should I park? 

With thousands of parking spots available in Downtown Des Moines (DSM), there are plenty of options available for Winter Market attendees.  

Iowa Events Center surface lot

  • Parking is available north of the Iowa Events Center with entrances on Third Street, Fifth Avenue or Crocker Street.
  • This offers the closest and most convenient access to the facility. 
  • $12 
  • Learn more about parking at the Iowa Events Center

Street Parking 

  • Metered Parking is available throughout Downtown. 
  • Meters range from $0.25 – $1.75 per hour.  
  • See map of parking meter options. 

Parking Garages

  • Park in the Fifth Avenue and Keo Way ramp (connected to skywalk), Fourth Street and Grand Avenue parking ramp (connected to skywalk) or the Center Street Park and Ride ramp on Seventh Street. 
  • $1 per hour; Center Street Park and Ride Ramp is $1 per hour for the first two hours and $0.50 for each additional hour. 
  • See more information on city parking garages.  

Bridge Parking 

  • Free street parking is available on the bridges over the Des Moines River. 

Where can I find updates on delays or closures? 

Check in on our website and social media, including Facebook, X and Instagram, for updates on weather cancellations and delays. 

What can I do at The Winter Market once I am there?

The Winter Market will bring a lineup over 95 unique vendors offering everything from unique holiday gifts to late seasonal produce and more. 

Check out our What's Happening page for daily programming information.