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Saturday Market

The Downtown Farmers' Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines provides fresh produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, plants, flowers and artisan packaged food, handmade art and ready-to-eat prepared food to the community in the heart of Downtown DSM.

Saturday Market Details

The Market will run every Saturday from May 3 through Oct. 25, in Downtown Des Moines' Historic Court District. The Market operates from 7 a.m. to Noon (8 a.m. to Noon in October).

Market Vendors

The Downtown Farmers’ Market supports hundreds of vendors from across the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

During the fall season, vendors offer sweet potatoes, butternut squash, beets, garlic, apples and fall-themed baked goods and treats such as caramel apples, apple cider, apple pie, pumpkins, fall mums, unique gourds, flowers and plants — and so much more. 

Vendor applications for the 2025 season are now open through Friday, Feb. 7. Please visit the Vendor Application page to find more information and apply.  

Market Extras and Saturday Salutes

If interested in applying as a Market Extra or Saturday Salute, learn more on the Get Involved page!

Thank You to the Downtown Farmers' Market Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor

 

Unity Point Health

 

Program Sponsors

 

Prairie Meadows Logo

Landus logo

FIB logo

Polk county logo

Midamerican Foundation Logo

Principal Logo

Market Partners