2026 Downtown Farmers' Market Opening Day
Schedule
Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market | Des Moines, IA
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The wait is over… Mark your Calendars for Opening Day!Join us Saturday, May 2 as the Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health Des Moines returns to the Historic Court District for another season of local flavor, fresh finds and community connection.
Opening Day is your first taste of a season built around supporting local and making Saturday plans that just feel right.
Market Details:
• 📅 Saturdays, May 2 – Oct. 31, 2026
• ⏰ 7 a.m. – Noon (8 a.m. start in October)
• 📍 Historic Court District (Water St. to 5th St.)
What to Expect:
• 305 vendors, including 43 new this season!
• 75 produce & agriculture vendors 🌽
• 22 Spark DSM Vendors
• Representing 74 cities across 42 Iowa counties
Expect fresh produce, local eats, handmade goods, live entertainment and thousands of familiar faces ready to kick off another unforgettable season in Downtown DSM.
Come early, stay awhile and make Opening Day part of your Saturday routine 💛
Visit desmoinesfarmersmarket.com to learn more and how to best prepare for your trip to The Market.
The Market is presented by UnityPoint Health and supported by John Deere, MidAmerican Foundation, Prairie Meadows and Principal® Foundation. Additional support is provided by Ankeny Sanitation, DMARC, Operation Downtown, Polk County and Terrus Real Estate Group.
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Where is it happening?
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market, Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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