This Week at The Market: Saturday, May 30, 2026
There's no better place to shop local for fresh fruits, meat, produce and more than the Downtown Farmers' Market in Historic Court District. On Saturday, May 30, 2026, be there bright and early at 7 a.m. when NAMI Iowa rings the Opening Bell to get things started. Visit with vendors and buy from local farmers — they're ready to welcome you to Downtown Des Moines (DSM)!
Live Entertainment
Sometimes you just need a quick break while you're shopping — and unlike other shopping venues, The Market offers plenty of entertainment to enjoy while you recharge. This week's performers include:
- Jeff Stagg
- Cucho Madera
- Professor Von Air
- Tom Hofer Productions
- Brownian Motion
- and BrassBlastBrassBand
Stop and listen, or if you feel inclined, dance along to the beat from these local acts. Professor Von Air will delight with balloon artistry the kids will love, too!
Vendors to Visit
On-site vendors will help you quench your thirst as you walk Downtown DSM city blocks and fill your shopping bag with your favorite fruits and vegetables ... and even Dutch cheese! Check out the complete list of Market vendors for May 30 here and seven must-visit vendors below:
- Barb's Garden & Pantry: Look for the big red tent at The Market — you won't be disappointed! What will you find at booths C-204 and C-206? A wide variety of jams and jellies along with those delicious apple cider donuts.
- Breakfast Guys & Gals LLC: Booths 3N-11 and 3N-13 are where you'll find the heartiest breakfast sandwiches served up with seasoned hashbrowns. It's a Market must!
- Frisian Farms Cheese: If you haven't checked out the Dutch gouda from this family-owned farm, what are you waiting for? With so many flavors to choose from, you'll leave booths C-322 and C-324 with something you love. Try the Aged, Italian, Hot Chile, Black Pepper, Dutch Letter and so many more.
- Hoffman Farm & Forage: Visit booth C-122 to check out this fourth generation family farm business located in rural Story City. It's where you'll find a variety of mushrooms, strawberry rhubarb lemonade, made with rhubarb off the farm, and more.
- Kat's Garden: At The Market, the Kat's Garden booths at 4N-01 and 4N-03 have the hostas and daylilies your garden is waiting for. You'll also find quite a selection of peppers, too, from the Carolina Reaper to Sweet Banana to Serrano.
- Mai's Homegrown Flower & Produce: Purchase fresh-cut or dried flowers from booths C-221, C-223 and C-225. Mai's Homegrown Flower & Produce also offers farm-fresh food including onions, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots and basil.
- Prairie Lake Acres: What types of produce can you find at Pella's Prairie Lake Acres? Everything from beets to cucumbers to kale to radishes and more are available. Visit them at booth C-330 to fill your bag!
Also, don't forget to stop by this week's Spark DSM vendors, including Tacos Del Robert, Baking it With Keesh, Matcha Luv, Thrive in Nature and Muddy Puddles Ice Cream.
Schedule Highlights
This week, join presenting sponsor UnityPoint Health to visit with their Trauma Services team! You can also find resources from Iowa Library for the Blind & Print Disabled and Des Moines Prep High School at The Market's Community Corner. Special programming is courtesy of Vero Health Center, a West Des Moines chiropractic practice, and Mad City Windows and Baths, a Grimes home remodeling contractor.
Find the full list of programming 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 mid-60s at 7 a.m. and high 70s by Noon as The Market wraps up. See the latest news, tips and photos on The Market's Facebook page!
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