Farmers market season is here: Where to find markets in the Des Moines metro
It's warming up outside which means everyone's favorite season is quickly approaching: Market season.
Everyone knows about the Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market on Saturdays. We've got you covered on where else to find farmers and community markets (almost) any day of the week near Des Moines.
Bondurant Farmers Market, Wednesdays
Support your local growers producers, bakers, markers and more every week at the Bondurant Farmers Market. You can also find live music, activities for the kids and plenty of food and drink options.
When: Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., open May 1 - Sept. 11
Where: 201 Main St., Bondurant
Contact: bondufarmersmarket@gmail.com
Vendor application: Closed
Beaverdale Farmers Market, Tuesdays
Beaverdale Farmers Market has a diverse array of vendors, according to its website, with fresh produce, handcrafted arts, food trucks and more. You can also find plenty of family entertainment like live music, face painting, yoga and more.
When: Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m., opening June 4
Where: Franklin Junior High West parking lot, 4801 Franklin Ave., Des Moines
Contact: 515-650-1652
Vendor application: beaverdalefarmersmarket.org/vendor-info
Brightside Market, Thursdays
Brightside Alework's farmers market returns this summer, with "grow it or make it" vendors, food trucks, music and themed nights, there's plenty for the whole family.
When: Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m., June 6 - Sept. 26
Where: Brightside Aleworks, 480 Center Place, Altoona
Contact: taproom@brightsidealeworks.com
Vendor application: Forms can be found on The Brightside Market's Facebook
The Community Farmers Market of Pleasant Hill, Mondays
The Community Farmers Market is full of local vendors dedicated to making high-quality products in their own community, according to its website. The weekday market has more than 50 vendors with produce, baked goods, meats, arts, food trucks and plenty more.
When: Mondays from 4 to 7 p.m., June through August
Where: Berean Church parking lot, 5299 E. University Ave., Pleasant Hill
Contact: 515-262-9531
Vendor application:bereanag.churchcenter.com/registrations/events
Global Greens Farmers Market, Saturdays
Global Greens, run by Lutheran Services in Iowa, supports former refugees building their farming businesses in central Iowa. The Global Greens Farmers Market is a great place to find produce less commonly grown around Iowa. SNAP EBT, WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program checks are all acceptable forms of payment across the market.
When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 18 through October
Where: 1907 Carpenter Ave., Des Moines
Contact: lsiowa.org/market
Vendor application: Find the application online and email it to GlobalGreens@LSIowa.org.
Grimes Farmers and Community Market, Fridays
The Grimes Farmers and Community Market has plenty of treats and produce for sale from June through September.
When: Fridays starting in June from 8 a.m. to noon
Where: 1055 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd., Grimes
Contact: TheGrimesFarmersMarket@gmail.com
Vendor application: Contact via email for more information
Heart of Des Moines Farmers Market, second Saturday
The River Bend neighborhood's Heart of Des Moines Farmers Market will take place the second Saturday of each month through October with fresh produce, food vendors, local goods and family-friendly fun.
When: Second Saturday of the month from 4 to 7 p.m. from June through October
Where: Sixth Street and Washington Avenue, Des Moines
Contact: heartofdsmmarket@riverbendneighborhood.org
Vendor application: riverbendneighborhood.org/2024
Indianola Farmers Market, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Fresh produce, honey, flowers, baked goods and more can be found at the Indianola Farmers Market this summer on Wednesdays or Saturdays.
When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, opening May 4 or Wednesdays from 2 to 7 p.m., opening July 10
Where: Warren County Fairgrounds, 1400 W. Second Ave., Indianola
Contact: 515-343-9838
Vendor application: Call for more information
Johnston Farmers Market
The Johnston Farmers Market is a nightly celebration with food trucks and live music each Tuesday. Vendors sell produce, baked goods and more. Now, the north side of town center will also be utilized.
When: Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m., June 4 through Sept. 24
Where: Johnston Town Center, 6245 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
Vendor application:cityofjohnston.com/FormCenter
Norwalk Farmers Market, Fridays
Fresh produce, eggs, honey, jams and more will be at the Norwalk Farmers Market this year.
When: Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m., beginning May 3
Where: 705 Main St., Norwalk
Contact: 515-321-1799
Vendor application: Call for more information
Valley Junction Farmers Market, Thursdays
Fruit, baked goods, live music and more are available weekly at the Valley Junction Farmers Market.
When: Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m., starting May 2
Where: Valley Junction, Fifth Street, West Des Moines
Contact: 515-222-3642
Vendor application: Call for more information
Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, Saturdays
You can find crafts, prepared food, baked goods, specialty foods and more in Ankeny weekly during the summer at their farmers market.
When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, May 18 through Sept 21, closed July 13
Where: Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park, 715 W 1st Street, Ankeny
Contact: farmersmarket@uptownankeny.org
Vendor application:uptownankeny.org/farmersmarket
Waukee Farmers Market, Wednesdays
The open-air market in Waukee features plenty of fresh produce and flowers, as well as crafts and live performances.
When: Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m., beginning June 5
Where: Triangle Park, Ashworth Drive and Sixth Street, Waukee
Contact: waukeefarmersmarket@gmail.com
Vendor application: waukeedowntown.com
Know of a regular farmers' market that we missed? Email iowaconnect@gannett.com for consideration.
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Where to find farmers markets near Des Moines in 2024
