This Week at The Market: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Rise and shine for the Downtown Farmers' Market this Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 7 a.m. until Noon in the Historic Court District of Downtown Des Moines (DSM). Help Life 107.1 ring the Opening Bell at the corner of 3rd Street and Court Avenue before exploring Market vendors, including the seven vendors highlighted below.
Vendors to Visit
Shop local at produce and ag, prepared food and winery vendors, among many others, at The Market this weekend! These vendors will be on-site to help you find fresh greens for a new recipe, a pupusa to enjoy while you stroll or an award-winning bottle of wine from a winery in Letts, Iowa. You can also check out the complete list of Market vendors for May 16 here.
- Ardon Creek Vineyard & Winery: Pick up a bottle of local wine at booth 4S-37. Heading east after The Market? Check out the winery's new tasting room, The Creek: An Ardon Creek Lounge, in Letts, Iowa.
- Crooked Gap Farm: All items are raised on the 40-acre farm, so you can enjoy Iowa-grown product when you purchase from booth 2S-02.
- Happy Home Coffee: Every Saturday, you'll find Happy Home Coffee outside the Stuffed Olive at booth C-220 so you can get your cup of Joe before you stroll.
- Meadowlark Farm: You've got to try the bagels being prepared at booths 4s-38, 4S-40 and 4S-42 by Meadowlark Farm. Using their own eggs and pork, Meadowlark Farm partners with 5 Borough Bagels and Hinterland Dairy to provide delicious locally-produced breakfast bagels. Watch their recent interview with WHO 13 News here.
- Oakview Produce: Find fresh fruit and vegetables from Oakview Produce at booth C-420.
- Pickle Creek Herbs: Check out the olive oils, vinegars, soaps, lip balms and more at booth 4N-05. Pickle Creek also now offers a new patchouli deodorant.
- Pupusas - El Salvador: Served up at booths 3S-18 and 3S-20, these El-Salvadorian-style pupusas come with several different fillings and toppings.
Schedule Highlights
This week, join presenting sponsor UnityPoint Health to visit with the Blank Children's Hospital Advocacy and Outreach team! Live entertainment from Professor Von Air, The Wish Machine and others will perform as you shop, and you can find resources from Iowa Asian Alliance/CelebrAsian Festival and Life 107.1 at The Market's Community Corner and special programming courtesy of Mad City Windows & Baths and MidAmerican Energy Foundation. A full list of entertainers and other programming is available here.
Plan Your Visit
Through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, The Market is open 7 a.m. to Noon (8 a.m. to Noon in October) every Saturday in Downtown DSM's Historic Court District. Download The Market's overview map and find out more about visiting The Market here.
This Saturday, weather is expected to be in the low 60s at 7 a.m. and 80 degrees by Noon as The Market wraps up. See the latest news, tips and photos on The Market's Facebook page!
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