Now that summer is finally here, it’s time to start sampling the various farmers’ markets all over the Des Moines area. Which one is your favorite? Let me know!
Downtown Farmers’ Market
- When: Saturdays, 7am – 12pm, May 7 – October 29
- Where: Court Avenue, between 1st St and 5th St, Des Moines
- More Information: www.desmoinesfarmersmarket.com
Beaverdale Farmers’ Market
- When: Tuesdays, 4:30pm – 7:30pm, June 7 – September 13
- Where: 3422 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines
- More Information: www.beaverdalefarmersmarket.org
Des Moines Eastside Farmers’ Market
- When: Tuesdays, 3pm – 6pm, May – September
- Where: 3200 Delaware Avenue, Des Moines
Waukee Farmers’ Market
- When: Wednesdays, 4pm – 7pm, June 1 – September
- Where: Waukee Triangle
- More Information: www.waukeedowntown.com
Johnston Farmers’ Market
- When: Tuesdays, 3:30pm – 6:30pm, May – October
- Where: 6221 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston
- More Information: www.facebook.com/Johnston-Farmers-Market-199378466755830/
Grimes Farmers’ Market
- When: Wednesdays, 4:30pm – 7:30pm, May 18 – August 31 (not on June 8)
- Where: Grimes Public Library Parking Lot, 200 N. James St, Grimes
- More Information: www.grimesiowa.gov/ParksandRecreation/SpecialCommunityEvents/GrimesFarmersMarket.aspx
Valley Junction Farmers’ Market / Music in the Junction
- When: Thursdays, 4pm – 8:30pm, May – September 29
- Where: Historic Valley Junction, 5th St, West Des Moines
- More Information: www.valleyjunction.com
Ankeny Farmers’ Market
- When: Saturdays, 8am – 12pm, May 21 – September 24 (not on July 9)
- Where: Ankeny Market and Pavilion Park, 715 W 1st St, Ankeny
- More Information: www.uptownankeny.org/farmers-market
