What's happening at the downtown winter farmers' market
Get ready to embrace the season at the Downtown Winter Farmers' Market, presented by Prairie Meadows! From cozy treats and handmade gifts to fresh produce and holiday cheer, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to create your own festive porch planter in our hands-on class or stop by the activity corner for family fun. Plus, support local small businesses from the Spark DSM Incubator program as they showcase their unique offerings.
Spark DSM Business Incubator
The vendor lineup this season will feature 12 vendors from the Spark DSM Business Incubator who will offer their unique products to attendees.
Friday, Nov. 20
- Ayman Mom Kitchen
- HT Healthy Cakes
- Thrive in Nature
Saturday, Nov. 21
- Daily Grind
- Luvcat Bakery
- Soil to Soul
- Tacos Del Robert
Sunday, Nov. 22
- Baking it With Keesh
- Brooklyn's Designs
- MIXXT SeaMoss Gel and Juice
- Swiftly Rising Bakery
- Tacos Del Robert
- Women of the World
Workshops at The Market
Get into the holiday spirit with festive, hands-on workshops at The Winter Market!
Simmer Pot DYI – Friday, Nov. 20 | 11 a.m.
New this year, The Winter Market will host a Simmer Pot DYI on Friday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Workshop Room.
Admission is free but is limited to the first 100 participants. No registration is needed.
Holiday Porch Planter Make-and-Take Event – Saturday, Nov. 21
The Partnership will host Holiday Porch Planter Make-and-Take events on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Winter Market. Downtown Farmers' Market vendor Quilted Gardens Nursery & Landscaping will teach participants how to create a Holiday Porch Planter.
Classes cost $50 per person and include all of the necessary items. Register below.
Tea Blending Workshop – Sunday, Nov. 22 | 10:30 a.m.
New this year, The Winter Market will have a free Tea Blending workshop hosted by the Downtown Farmers' Market vendor, Red Dragon Herbs, in the Workshop Room.
Participants will learn about the art of tea blending and be able to mix their own blend to take home and enjoy.
Admission is free but is restricted to the first 75 participants.
Cookie Decorating Workshop – Sunday, Nov. 22 | Noon
New this year, The Winter Market will have a free Cookie Decorating workshop hosted by the Downtown Farmers' Market vendor, Schoolhouse Sweets, in the Workshop Room.
Participants will learn about the art of cookie decorating and be able to decorate their own cookie to take home.
Admission is free but is limited to the first 75 participants.
Meals From The Market
Meals From The Market, sponsored by John Deere, is an effort in collaboration with The Market and Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC). There will be a booth onsite collecting food donations that will go directly to the DMARC Food Pantry Network.
Winter Market Programming Schedule
| Friday, Nov. 20 |
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10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Heaters, Seating and Winter Games | Cowles Commons
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Trivia and Photo Booth | Main Atrium
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Face Painting | Kids Zone
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Games, Coloring and Activities | Kids Zone
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Simmer Pot DYI | Workshop Room
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| Saturday, Nov. 21 |
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8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Heaters, Seating and Winter Games | Cowles Commons
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Trivia and Photo Booth | Main Atrium
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Face Painting | Kids Zone
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Games, Coloring and Activities | Kids Zone
8 – 11:30 a.m.: Don Brown (Brownian Motion) | Main Atrium
10 a.m. – Noon: Denise Forneys (4neys) | Kids Zone
10 – 11:30 a.m.: Porch Planter Class #1 | Workshop Room | Register Here
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Smore's Bar | Cowles Commons
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Carolers (The Brocal Chords) | Cowles Commons
12:30 – 4 p.m.: Professor Von Air - Balloon Animals | Kids Zone
12:30 – 4 p.m.: Dan Trilk | Main Atrium
2 – 3:30 p.m.: Porch Planter Class #2 | Workshop Room | Register Here
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| Sunday, Nov. 22 |
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10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Heaters, Seating and Winter Games | Cowles Commons
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Trivia and Photo Booth | Main Atrium
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Face Painting | Kids Zone
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Games, Coloring and Activities | Kids Zone
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Matthew Garcia | Main Atrium
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.: Tea Blending Class | Workshop Room
11 a.m. – Noon: Magic Show (Mr. Magic Productions) | Kids Zone
Noon – 1:00 p.m.: Cookie Decorating Class | Workshop Room
12:30 – 2 p.m.: Professor Von Air - Balloon Animals | Kids Zone
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