Farmers Markets Located the in Des Moines Area: Support Local

by Erin Huiatt

Farmer’s Markets in Des Moines

Our family loves to attend local Farmer’s Markets in Des Moines. It is a great way to support local businesses, purchase local produce, and other fun, handmade items. Here is a list of local Farmer’s Markets that happen all season long around Des Moines. If I am missing yours please contact me.

Des Moines Parent Event Calendar

Take a look at some fun ways to include the entire family when visiting your local farmer’s market.

Tuesday

Beaverdale

West parking lot of Franklin Jr. High
4 to 7 p.m.
June 1 – September 14

Capitol Complex Farmers Market

E. 13th St. between E. Walnut St. and E. Grand Ave
11 a..m. to 1 p.m.
June 15 – September 28

Johnston

Johnston Public Library
3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
May 25 to October 2020

Wednesday

Bondurant

Main Street SE and Grain Street NE, Bondurant
6 to 8 p.m.
May 5 – October 27

Indianola

Warren County Fairgrounds
2 to 6 p.m.
July 7 to September 29

Waukee

Triangle Park, 6th Street & Ashworth Drive in Waukee
4 to 7 p.m.
June 2 to September 29

Thursday

Valley Junction Farmer’s Market

Historic Valley Junction
4 to 8 p.m,
Begins May 6

Saturday

Downtown Farmer’s Market

Downtown Des Moines – Court Avenue
8 a.m. to Noon
May 1 through October

Heart of Des Moines Farmers Market

6th & Forest Avenue
2 to 4 p.m.
May 1 to September 30

Indianola

Warren County Fairgrounds
8 a.m. to Noon
June 5 to October 30

LSI Global Green Farmers Market

LSI Refugee Connection Center parking lot, 3200 University Avenue in Des Moines
June to October
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Support local Farm Stands

Dogpatch Urban Gardens

5085 Meredith Drive, Des Moines
(515) 802-4304
Place online order Saturday through Wednesday, Contactless pickup on Saturday 9 a.m. to Noon.

Hilltop Farms

22018 T Avenue, Dallas Center
(515) 992-3661
June to October
Monday – Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday – Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m to 5 p.m.; Sunday Closed

The Holton Homestead