Shop for Summer at the Downtown Farmers’ Market

When you visit the Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines this summer, check out items that will help you stay cool, stylish and protected from the sun! Check out products from favorite vendors like Final Touches by Marie, a local vendor selling a variety of items including garden yard art, Home Sweet Cone Ice Cream, which offers homemade ice cream, or vendor Iced’s booth for iced energy drinks and coffees.

Vendors may change from week to week, but many attend numerous Market events all season long. From 7 a.m. to Noon every Saturday, shop these summer vendor booth recommendations below:

Vendor Booths to Shop This Summer

• All Family Garden
  • Market Dates: Every Saturday through end of season
  • Whip up a summer salad after visiting All Family Garden for vegetables and fruits this summer. You can also grab plants and flowers at this booth to add some floral accents to your table.
• Red Dragon Herbs & Tea
  • Market Dates: July 13, July 27, Aug. 31, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5 and Oct. 12
  • Red Dragon Herb & Tea has a great seasonal summer love tea that is perfect for the season that you can grab during your next trip to The Market.
• Brenda Smith Concessions
  • Market Dates: Every Saturday through end of season
  • Fresh lemonade and strawberry smoothies are the perfect refreshment on Market Saturdays.
• CocoRoo Natural Skincare
  • Market Dates: July 13, 20 and 27 and Aug. 3, 10, 17
  • All-natural skincare products, including moisturizing lotions that hydrate, protect and replenish the skin all summer long.
• Final Touches by Marie
  • Market Dates: July 13, Sept. 14, Oct. 5
  • Buy yard art that will give summer vibes while you spend time in your garden. Final Touches by Marie art will add even more color to your outdoor space.
• Home Sweet Cone (New in 2024!)
  • Market Dates: Aug. 3 and 24
  • Homemade ice cream from this family-owned Waukee ice cream shop, with a location in West Des Moines, too, will help you cool off at The Market. Gluten- and dairy-free options are often available, but the menu lineup changes throughout the summer so check Facebook for updates.
• Iced (New in 2024?)
  • Market Dates: July 13 and 27, Aug. 17 and 31, Sept. 14 and 28
  • Cool down with an iced energy drink or coffee from Iced.
• Kissed by Blyss
  • Market Dates: July 13 and 27, Aug. 10 and 24, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26
  • Try the lip gloss from House of Blyss to moisturize dry, chapped lips this summer. Flavors include Blue Raspberry, Cheesecake, Cherry, Green Apple and Pineapple.
• Kona Ice of Central Iowa
  • Market Dates: July 13 and 20, Aug. 10, 17, 24 and 31, Sept. 21 and 28
  • Visit Kona Ice for a tropical shaved ice in a variety of flavors.
• Life Distilled (New in 2024!)
  • Market Dates: July 20, Aug. 10 and Oct. 5 and 19
  • Pick up some After Sun Spray from Life Distilled after walking around The Market. This spray helps you stay cool and moisturizes the skin after a morning outside.
• Lifestyle Juices
  • Market Dates: July 13, 20 and 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and Sept. 7
  • Lifestyle Juices drinks give you a natural energy boost so stop by the booth for a smoothie or juice on Saturday mornings.
• Musa’s Lemonade (New in 2024!)
  • Market Dates: July 13 and 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 7 and 14 and Oct. 19 and 26
  • Stop by for your favorite lemonade flavor — Classic or Strawberry — at Musa’s Lemonade booth. Musa’s can also be found at other DSM locations like Chuck’s Italian Restaurant, Lua Brewing and Slow Down Coffee.
• Pam Hyde Pottery
  • Market Dates: Aug. 17, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12
  • Find a summery vase at The Market for those fresh flower bouquets you picked up, too. Pam Hyde Pottery offers unique vase designs and colors to help create a floral display that makes the perfect addition to any room.
• O So Good Winery
  • Market Dates: Jul. 13, Jul. 20, Jul. 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24, Aug. 31 Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19
  • Pick a bottle of wine from O So Good Winery. Dry, semi-sweet, sweet and dessert wines available.
• Rainbow Ray Face Painting and Party Rentals LLC
  • Market Dates: July 20 and 27, Aug. 3, 10, 24 and 31 and Sept. 7, 14 and 21
  • What better way to sparkle this summer than with a glitter tattoo from Rainbow Ray or waterproof airbrush body art? Designs are perfect for Iowa weather and don’t melt away.
• Sweet Beans Coffee Bar
  • Market Dates: July 13, 20 and 27, Aug. 3, 10, and 24, Sept. 7 and 28 and Oct. 5, 19 and 26
  • Find iced coffees and fresh-squeezed lemonade in seasonal flavors at the Sweet Beans Coffee Bar booth.
• Sweet Treats
  • Market Dates: Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 31, Sept. 21 and 28 and Oct. 5 and 12
  • Did somebody say ice cream? You won’t want to miss homemade options from Sweet Treats. Cups include roasted nuts with cinnamon or maple flavor!
• Houndstooth & Hooch
  • Market Dates: Jul. 13, Jul. 27, Aug. 31, Sept. 14, Sept. 21, Oct. 12
  • Houndstooth & Hooch provides great iced coffee that is perfect for a cool summer day.
• Twisted Asian
  • Market Dates: Jul 13 and 27, Aug. 24 and 31 and Sept. 7
  • Find fresh-squeezed lemonade, Thai iced coffee and more at the Twisted Asian booth.
• Whip Delight
  • Market Dates: July 27 and Aug. 10
  • Dole Soft Serve® awaits at the Whip Delight booth. Stop by for a dairy-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan dessert.
• Yellow Canary Studio
  • Market Dates: July 20, Aug. 3 and 10, and Oct. 12 and 26
  • Ceramic stoneware pottery from yellow Canary Studio is beautiful. Purchase a pitcher, fill with your favorite beverage and stay hydrated in style this summer.
• Penick’s Sweet Corn
  • Market Dates: Jul. 13., Jul. 20, Jul. 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24, Aug. 31
  • It’s officially sweet corn season! Make sure you stop by Penick’s to get your fill.

For a complete list of vendors, visit DesMoinesFarmersMarket.com. See a map of The Market here.

From May to October, experience local artists, live music and entertainment at the Downtown Farmers’ Market featuring more than 300 family farmers, bakers, artists and crafters from around the state. It’s easy to visit with plentiful and affordable street and ramp parking options. Find the latest updates for The Market each week on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.