May 14, 2026
By: Greater Des Moines Partnership
Grinnell Farmers' Market Kicks Off in Central Park
The Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce kicks off the Grinnell Farmers' Market tonight at Central Park in Grinnell. Presented by Grinnell Mutual, UnityPoint Health - Grinnell, Grinnell College and Community 1st Credit Union, the Grinnell Farmers' Market offers two days a week to shop from local farmers, see live entertainment and take part in family-friendly activities. Grab a loyalty punch card for purchases made to market vendors when you attend on Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. or Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to Noon.
2026 Grinnell Farmers' Market Vendors
*Market vendors with an asterisk are new in 2026.
Thursday Vendors:
- Brynn & Co by Third Day Garden Farm: Lavender and botanical products, teas, syrups and lemonades.
- Dolezal Honey Bees: Honey, beeswax and honey-based body products.
- Katie’s Mini Donuts: Mini donuts and soft serve ice cream.
Saturday Vendors:
- *Bloomin Bakery: Artisan sourdough breads and baked goods. Brobst Signs by Design: Woodcrafted items like flags, boards and smokers.
- Grinn Open Studio: Makerspace-crafted items.
- Grinnell Pastry Peddler: Pastries and focaccia breads.
- Kate’s Kitchen Creations: Sourdough, scones, cookies and gluten-free baked goods.
- *Lit by Champagne: Handmade scented candles.
Ann Brau, a Grinnell Farmers Market vendor, smiles in her yellow Compass CSA shirt as she holds a market token.
Thursday and Saturday Vendors:
- *Adventurer’s Warehouse/Slapdragon Productions: Books, crafts and craft supplies.
- A.T. designs: Handcrafted jewelry and accessories.
- B&J Vegetables: Fresh produce, preserves, freeze-dried goods and fermented items.
- Circle W Acres: Baked goods including breads, pies and pastries.
- Compass Plant CSA: Meats, eggs, vegetables and breads.
- *Dream State 3D: 3D-printed gifts, collectibles and decor.
- *Handmade: Crocheted items like bags, scrunchies and keychains.
- Olson Garden Market: Wide variety of fresh vegetables, herbs and plant starts.
- Prairie Produce: Produce, jams, salsa and freeze-dried goods.
- Rose’s Art Stand: Painted rocks and art items.
A number of part-time vendors will be joining the Market throughout the season. A few signed up to date include:
- Aaron Sande: Plant starts and fresh produce.
- *Bitsy Bakery: Macarons and assorted baked goods.
- Cassy’s Crazy Creations: Crocheted items, drawings and stickers.
- Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation: Free fidget items and mental health resources.
- Crafts of Passioner: Ceramics, art prints, jewelry and crochet items.
- *Fried Sweets & Treats: Funnel cakes, fried Oreos and Twinkies, fried cheesecake, corn dogs, cheese curds and fried pickles.
- Golden Pear Kitchen: Baked goods, jams and preserved foods.
- Krumms Crafts: Resin art and paintings.
- *Nummies by Jenna: Baked goods.
- *Personalized Pages & MoSips: Activity books, drinks and slime.
- *Ruth and Rhae’s: Handmade soaps, salves and bath products.
Find more information in the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce press release, or visit grinnellchamber.com. You can also follow the Grinnell Chamber on Facebook and Instagram or sign up to receive the "Get Into Grinnell" newsletter for other news and updates.
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