These are the Vendors Selling Fall Produce at the Downtown Farmers' Market

Can you believe we are already in the last month of the Downtown Farmers’ Market season? Find an array of fall produce this month, from pumpkins to peppers to apples to greens like lettuce and cabbage.

The Market’s hours change to 8 a.m. – Noon during the last four Market events so sleep in a bit before heading to Downtown Des Moines (DSM) to shop your fall favorites. And mark your calendar for the upcoming Winter Market, too, taking place Nov. 22 – 24, 2024.

Apples, Pumpkins, Gourds and Squash at The Market

Get all the pumpkins you need for decorating or for making pies at The Market. Prices vary depending on the size. You can also find many varieties of squash and decorative gourds for sale. Look for your pumpkins at:

• Ali Family Garden: Located at 2S-14/16
• Hinegardner: Located at 4S-09/11
• Storybook Orchard: Located at 4S-45/47/49
• Thill's Produce: Located at 4S-01/03/05/07
• Timeless Prairie Orchard: Located at 3N-08

Rich Greens

Many of the greens you saw at The Market in the spring are now back in season. Find spinach, lettuce and kale from the following greens vendors:

• Ali Family Garden: Located at: 2S-14/16
• Angie’s Market: Located at 4S-13/15
• Bridgewater Farm: Located at C-114/116 
• Leafy Dreams, LLC: Located at C-304 (Oct. 5 only)
• M & A Gardens: Located at 4S-27/29
• Sue’s Garden: Located at 4S-22/24

Downtown Farmers' Market Fall Herbs

There are vendors offering up fall herbs at The Market this month as well. Whether it’s fresh parsley, cilantro or garlic you’re looking for, you can buy now and store it for up to a few months depending on the variety. Make sure and ask the vendors how long their garlic and other herbs will keep. Here are a few to stop by and visit in October: 

• Ali Family Garden: Located at 2S-14/16
• Grade A Gardens: Located at C-200/202
• Leafy Dreams, LLC: Located at C-304 (Oct. 5 only)
• Nhia: Located at 2N-02/04
• Prairie Lake Acres: Located at C-338
• Vannasouk: Located at 4S-14
• Yer’s Veggies: Located at 3S-14/16

Did you know that fall flowers are a popular item at October Markets? Check out Thill's Produce for mums, Pepperharrow for Coxcombs and Dahlias as well as fall selections at Excelsior Farms and Mai's Homegrown.

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.