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Downtown Winter Farmers' Market FAQs

The Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market 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? 

Details for the 2025 Winter Market will be announced at a later date. 

Where is The Market located? 

The Downtown Winter Farmers' Market will be located at the Iowa Events Center in Downtown Des Moines (DSM).  

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. Check back on a later date for a list of vendors for the 2025 Winter Market. 

Will The Market provide additional seating options? 

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

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

Yes, you can get EBT tokens and your Double Up Food Bucks matched at the Info Booth. 

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 

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 social media, including Facebook, X and Instagram, for updates on weather cancellations and delays.