Downtown Farmers' MARKET VENDORS

Handmade products, screen printing and hand-drawn images.

AJ's Catering provides a variety of your favorite homecooked meals. 

Variety of vegetables and fruits, plants, flowers, herbs, tomatoes, watermelons, squashes, peppers, cantaloupe, cauliflower, cabbage’s, eggplants, cilantro, dills, beets, okra and more.

Hot coffee, cold brew, bagged coffee, beans and ground.

Eggplant, lettuce, cucumbers, zucchini, cabbage, tomatoes and vegetable plants.

Authentic handmade Mexican food, prepared with only the freshest ingredients. Inspired by the traditional home-cooked meals of Mexico City.

Variety of crafted wines from dry to sweet, including red, white and roses.

A family of Venezuelan/Americans bringing arepas, the best of Venezuelan street food to the heart of the Midwest.

Apothecary tea company with locally sourced organic herbs. Over 70 formulations targeting stress, fatigue, focus, digestion, detoxification, sleep support and countless other remedies.

Selling drinks, crab rangoons, egg rolls, rice, Pad Thai and smoothies.

Separate bakery small cakes.

Over 60 varieties of handmade jams and jellies, granola, pickles and pickled vegetables, fresh ground nut butters and donuts.

Handmade bracelets, earrings, necklaces, ankle bracelets and pendants. Made of gemstone, glass and leather.

Fresh-cut flower operation specializing in growing and designing with unique flowers using chemical free, sustainable farming practices. Unique arrangements and vessels, along with flower seedlings/plugs during the months of May and early June.

Comfortable handmade children's clothing.

Handcrafted silver and beaded jewelry.

Omelets, breakfast burritos/tacos, chorizo burritos/tacos, breakfast bowls, chorizo bowls, steak tacos, steak burritos and combination burritos.

Granola, artisan breads and assorted sweets.

Bracelets, key chains, clocks and other crafts made by recycled bike spokes.

Handmade polymer clay earrings coming in both studs and dangles in trendy unique designs.

Hand-rolled bagels with natural and organic ingredients. From classic bagels to frozen options ready to bake, and even bagel dog treats.

Workout apparal and workout programs.

Specialty coffee roastery that connects community impact to delicious beverages.

Airbrush art temporary tattoos and glitter tattoos that can last several days.

Fresh, creative and fun sushi with bold and inventive ingredients.

Vintage inspired t-shirts and art featuring Iowa and beyond.

We grow, process and package gourmet popcorn and kettle corn.

We serve hot, ready-to-eat English muffin sandwiches (made your way), hash browns and drinks.

Fresh lemonade, strawberry smoothies and fresh mini donuts

Local family farm committed to producing nutrient-dense, chemical-free fruits and vegetables that are grown sustainably and organically.

Made in Iowa condiments and merchandise.

Bubble tea, boba drinks and dim sum steamed buns or boa bun.

Artisan soap and candles that are 100% plant-based (vegan) and palm free. Everything is created in small batches providing new products each week.

Southeast Texas cuisines consisting of kolaches, boudin and gumbo.

Handpainted wooden door hangers with chalkboard incorporated in some of the designs. Seasonal decor made by local artist.

Unique and different clothing items and accessories. Mirrors and dressing rooms available for patrons to try on clothing.

Specialty cut flowers grown in the small town of Leon. Unique bouquets and arrangements.

CBD-infused sparkling water.

Organic skincare products.

Farmer selling vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruit, fresh eggs, noodles, fresh-baked breads and pies.

Meats, breads, soap and jam.

Various flavors of fresh artisan baked coffee cakes.

Homemade meat beef jerky inspired by Texas flavors.

Clothing brand and art installations. Embroidered clothing items such as t-shirts, bags/purses, hoodies, backpacks and hats.

Taste of real traditional Chinese homemade dumplings, from the wrapper to the filling.

100% grassfed beef, shelf stable beef sticks, and every cut of beef imaginable. We also offer pork, lamb and eggs.

Healthy natural herbal teas, hibiscus herbal tea, relax herbal tea, green tea, peppermint tea etc.

Dishwasher and microwave-safe pottery.

Spices, dips, dry rubs and meal starters.

Array of ethically sourced crystals and essential oil blends.

Locally raised pork, beef, lamb and poultry. All animals are humanely raised without antibiotics or added hormones and all products are gluten free.

Fresh-cut flowers. Chemical and insecticide free farm.

Handcrafted leather wallets and lifetime guarantee belts to traditional hand-printed apparel and more.

Locally organic CBG hemp flower used to manufacture supplements and body care products.

Fresh grown organic wheatgrass, smoothie pouches with wheatgrass and other fresh produce

Local coffee roaster and retailer serving coffee and tea drinks.

Many flavors of gouda cheese and ages.

Providing sustainable and all-natural gourmet mushrooms.

Permanent jewelry that can be customized and personalized on the spot with various gemstones, birthstones and charms.

Handmade cedar, pine and pressure treated lumber furniture for the yard, patio, fire pit and garden area.

Freeze-dried candies with a new flavor of the month along with customer favorites.

Organic fruits and vegetables.

Matcha, esspresso drinks and dessert.

Bringing Afro Caribbean cuisine to the Des Moines area.

Handmade sustainable items (bowl cover, unpaper towels, etc.) made from US materials sourced locally from other small businesses whenever possible.

Handpainted and homemade garden home signs including Iowa and Iowa State licensed outdoor and indoor signs.

Mini train ride for children of all ages.

Hand-poured soy wax candles and handmade soaps. We use soy beans made from Iowa and many rich luxurious oils for our soaps.

Herbally Anointed specializes in bulk herbs, custom teas, organic hand-made artisan jewelry and crystals.

Fresh hot foods eggrolls, crab ragoons, fried rice and fresh produce from the garden.

Hand painted crafts, flower pokes, yard decor and other hand crafted gifts.

Eggs, mushrooms, dog treats and focaccia.

Homemade biscuits with local jam, honey, eggs and gravy. We also provide fresh-squeezed juice and coffee as well as seasonal additions.

Breakfast wraps with locally sourced ingredients.

Customizable iced energy drinks and coffees.

Family owned business selling tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.

Freshly roasted coffees and bakery items.

Soy wax candles, wax melts, natural room spray, wall plug ins, reed diffusers, earrings, bows and t-shirts.

African cuisine meals

Handcrafted varieties of high performance, outdoor and artisan soaps. Made with plant-based, food grade oils that have been ethically-sourced. Additives include therapeutic-level essential oils, medical-grade hardwood activated charcoal (low ph) and natural colorants. Molds are lined with unbleached, recycled paper and then paper-labeled and sealed with compostable shrink wrap (Biolefin). Soaps are also sold in rust-resistant tins and recyclable mesh bags.

Smoked beef jerky with zero additives or preservatives. High quality Nebraska Beef made with real smoke. Portion of all proceeds benefit the Heartland German Shepherd Rescue.

Gourmet popcorn, lemonade shakeups, kettle corn, shaved ice and cinnamon roasted nuts.

Locally owned dessert shop specializing in macarons, homemade poptarts, scones and other pastries. Gluten free options available.

Sweet corn.

Unique homemade salsa and sauces.

Hostas, daylilies and pepper plants. Plus peppers (hot and sweet) in late summer. Photo notecards and matted prints available.

Elevated graphic tees with elevated designs made to last, fit comfortably, and enhance anyone's style.

Handcrafted skincare products

Indian food.

Locally grown high-quality vegetables, plants and microgreens.

Variety of produce, handpicked fresh straight from our garden to the table.

Specialty cinnamon rolls with 40 decadent flavors to choose from. All homemade from scratch.

Freshly prepared juices and smoothies as well as ginger turmeric, beets and lemon shots made from whole fruits and vegetables.

Specialized engraving, wood burning including wood quotes and signs, and custom orders.

Iowa-based hot sauces, salsas, and snacks.

Custom clothing for adults and children.

A family-owned farm that grows a variety of flowers and vegetables from start to finish using several sustainable agriculture practices. Herbicide and pesticide free.

Asian waffles hot off the waffle maker.

Pakistani homemade authentic food.

Green beans, radish, beets, potatoes, bok choy, collard greens, lettuce, carrots, green onions, cilantro, mint, basil, mustard greens, etc. and fresh cut flower bouquets.

Custom sewing and printing, kids clothes and accessories, sewn dog collars and leashes, printed dog shirts, custom printed cups and household items.

Homemade candles. Phthalates free fragrance oil and cotton wick.

Iowa winery with a variety of sweet to dry wines.

Vegetables and herbs locally grown and handmade scrubbers.

Fresh, home-grown vegetables.

Variety of fresh cut flowers and fresh vegetables.

Fast casual concept restaurant and bakery specializing in fresh food, including salads, wraps, breakfast items, griddle melts, burgers, pastas, mac n cheeses, soups, baked goods including cakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, scones, sugar cookies and bakery bars.

Homemade egg rolls.

Handmade plantable seed paper greeting cards, prints, organic teas, bath teas, very high quality herbal infused oils, toothpaste and other apothecary items.

Baked goods such as pies, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and jams.

Handmade, lightweight, polymer clay jewelry that is displayed alongside upcycled vintage decor.

A farrow to finish Kunekune pastured pork farm. Utilizing the whole hog by marketing unique cuts of pork and various lard products.

Handmade bags.

Handmade beaded earrings, necklaces, bracelets, hatbands, lanyards coin purses and statues to hand painted hats and yarn paintings.

Wearable art masquerading as jewelry. Featured pieces made using recycled materials.

Homemade biscotti (cookies) in a variety of flavors and sweet/savory candied pecans

Greeting cards, notebooks, artwork and furniture.

Urban gourmet and medicinal mushroom farm offering a variety of gourmet mushrooms including several types of oysters and lions mane.

Handmade French pastries

Dalgona, Daifugu, Thai tea

Beets, garlic, parsnips, turnips, squash, green beans, herbs and carrots.

Wooden home décor, sola wood flower arrangements, wooden signs and sports flags, wooden bottle holders, home blocks and other wooden home décor.

Locally owned coffee company offering an array of coffee products.

Family owned local winery.

Homegrown Fruits and veggies

Hand crafted pies with all butter crusts in a variety of flavors and sizes, award winning salted caramel apple crumble and homemade cinnamon rolls.

West African and Caribbean cuisine.

Handmade journals, most crafted from vintage books. I also make mixed media art and cards using book pages and other paper ephemera. In addition pillows from book-theme fabrics.

Bosnian food with the most popular products are cevapi, Sarma, burek.

Books authored and illustrated by Iowans.

Homegrown sweetcorn picked daily.

Fresh flower bouquets, farm produced lavender products and honey.

Family business and producer of honey, beeswax candles, creamed honey and honey lemonade.

Australian meat pies.

Chicago-syle fast food truck: Polishes, Italian beefs, gyros, jumbo chicken wings, steak burgers and more.

Vegetables, fruits, herb, flowers and eggs.

Pupusas, fruit cups, freshly made fruit beverages and rice pudding.

Hand rolled soft pretzels, drinks and vegetables

Rainbow Ray provides professional face painting and glitter tattoos! Our business firs started doing business last year at the Des Moines Farmers Market!

Bosnian/ European culture desserts offering homemade sweets like cupcakes, cake slices and fresh lemonade.

Handcrafted herbal loose leaf tea blends. All crafted in a state licensed kitchen from our own recipes.

Reyes Tamales is a family-owned business specializing in crafting authentic, traditional tamales using time-honored recipes passed down through generations.

Local mobile taco truck

Asian and Chinese foods/bubble tea drink and fresh fruits.

Thoughtfully created items for teachers, educators, and school lovers.

Unique herb and spice-infused seasonings with no chemical preservatives, desiccants or other creepy shizznit. We have 25+ Iowa-centric flavors and only one flavor contains gluten.

Gourmet grilled cheese made with locally sourced ingredients from South Union Bakery, Grazianos Bros and Story Book Orchard.

Italian restaurant and bakery

Handmade pottery.

Farmstead goat milk cheese, lotion, soap, eggs, chicken, goat meat

Handsewn items including potholders, placemats (reversible), bowl cozies, pillows, aprons, receiving blankets, bibs, burp bibs, hanging towels, potato bags, coin purses, curling iron covers, table runner (reversible), coasters, jar openers, sack holder and other miscellaneous items.

Specialty beverages with mix-ins.

Handmade jewelry, bracelets earrings, necklaces using gemstone, metal components, crystals and seed beads.

Honey, eggs and a small variety of produce.

Personalized jewelry featuring rings, necklaces, bracelets, key chains and more.

Cut flowers and plants.

Prepared Asian food

Local apple orchard and greenhouse providing earlier season fruits, veggies such as tomatoes, beans, peppers, strawberries, raspberries, eggplants, onions, asparagus, corn, watermelon and more. Additionally, fresh pies and smaller bakery item's on the side.

Ice cream and dessert food truck, featuring ice cream, cheesecake, creme brûlée, pie, mini cakes, brownies, cookies and carmelita bars.

Strudl Haus sells Austrian baked goods and German sausages.

Fresh locally grown vegetables such as lettuce, beets, cabbage, onion, cilantro, basil, tomatoes, radish, etc. We also have Asian vegetables such as greens and many types of Asian and Africa eggplants all grown here in Iowa.

Summerset Winery & Vineyard. Items to be sold, wine, bottled water, misc. merchandise (hats, shirts, cups)

Handcrafted jewelry including beaded and metal-crafted bracelets, necklaces, anklets, earrings and rings.

Customized tie-dye and batik apparel and accessories

Specialty made from scratch gourmet latte's, mocha's, hot coffee's, ice coffees and fresh squeezed lemonade. The menu will include seasonal flavors.

Homemade ice cream products and sells in cups. Additionally, roasted nuts such as almonds, cashews, pecans and infused nuts with either cinnamon or maple flavor.

Authentic Mexican food made to order.

Unique, fun and on-trend earrings, necklaces, bracelets and hair accessories made from a variety of mediums.

Local micro-bakery serving handmade sweet and savory baked goods, breakfast items, and other treats, including tarts, pastries, handpies, quiche, and cakes, with some gluten-free and vegetarian selections.

Our main dish is breakfast burritos, fruit cups, mango on a stick, corn on the cobb

Fresh Lebanese authentic food all made from scratch including bread, shawarma, stuffed meatballs and more.

Beaded bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

Wines of all vinotypes, grown in local vineyards (cold climate wines)

Specialized beekeeping, market gardening, food preservation, education, natural remedies and lifestyle.

Letterpress cards, prints, art prints, stationery, coasters, tote bags, t-shirts and sweatshirts.

Iowa-made Rada Cutlery.

Specialized salsa kits and salsa chips with customizable heat levels, snacks, custom peppers, and spices from zero heat to off the charts.

Baked products, vegetables, plants and hand made crafts.

Spiritual health and wellness store we supplying sage, crystals, candles and hand made beauty items.

Authentic Peruvian cuisine

Pop-up mini donut offering a range of sugar, cinnamon sugar, and powdered sugar.

Farmers market bakery and BBQ prepared food. Made from scratch; cinnamon rolls, Dutch letters, pastries, cookies, tarts, cakes, sourdough and BBQ.

Dutch bakery offering fresh puff pastries, donuts, sweet rolls, and bread.

All natural, organic and fresh herbs and vegetables are homegrown.

Culinary herb plants, fresh cut herbs, Catnip for your happy cat, locally grown seasonal bouquets, straw hats and packable hats for gardening, garden tools and gloves, shopping bags, etc., local produce.

Carrots, peas, leeks, sugar snaps, lettuce, tomatoes, squash.

Wooden handmade organic jewelry, furniture and custom wooden gifts with minimal and modern designs. Locally grown wood material that is upcycled and processed that otherwise would’ve been burned or sent to the landfill.

Naturally made dog treats and snacks with single ingredients with gluten free options available. Snack appropriate options for diabetic dog available.

Happy Home Coffee Roasters (formerly Wof Coffee Roasters) is a specialty coffee roasting company as well as a full mobile espresso bar!

Soy candles, soap, lotion/body butter, other skincare products, pressed flower arrangements and plants.

A specialty cut flower farm providing fresh, beautifully arranged, seasonal mixed flower bouquets.

Wheel thrown stoneware pottery that is fun, functional, rich in color and texture. Mugs, bowls, planters, pitchers, phone speakers, lidded jars and more. All pieces are food safe, glazed with nontoxic glazed.

Family-owned small business providing fresh vegetables and herbs.

Variety of smoking and grilling sauces, Bloody Mary mix and BBQ sandwiches.

Clothing, accessories and jewelry/various cultural international styles.