The Des Moines waterfront farmers market is opening for the season Saturday June 2.
Stop by and enjoy some pastries, meet the farmers while shopping greens and veggies for a great weekend salad. Or have a bite from the many food trucks, shop for teacher thank you gifts, Father's Day presents or decor for home.
Take home fresh flowers and mini-doughnuts! Listen to the sounds of Uncle Ernie (The Des Moines Mayor's band), be a part of the Arts Commission dedication to the new bronze statues around the community (11:00am), chat with city leaders, be present to honor the "retiring" Market Team.
Hours: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Des Moines Marina
Address: 22201 Dock Ave S
Parking: Pick up a voucher at the market for up to 2 hours free with purchase, or buy a $10 Market Season Pass at the marina office, good for all Market Days in 2018 between 9 and 3. For more information on paid parking click here.
The market will validate 2 hours of parking with market purchase or buy an All Season Pass!
About the Farmers Market
The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market was formed in 2006 as a non-profit entity.
The market provides to the community of Des Moines and surrounding areas a bountiful variety of vegetables, fruit, honey, cheeses, crafts, flowers, meat and fish, ready to eat foods, education, information and entertainment. Since its inception, the market has been successful and has become a gathering place and a positive asset to the City of Des Moines.
The market is home to vendors that accept Senior and Women, Infant and Children (WIC) vouchers for fresh fruit and vegetables, contributing to overall health benefits to the population most at risk. Also accepted at the market is the EBT (food stamps) Program. The sponsorship and community booths provide a way for local and regional organizations to fund raise and get their message out to the public.
The market is governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of nine local citizens whose goal is to make sure the market is viable and stays on a sound financial base. The market receives its operating cost from sponsors, donations, grants and vendor application and stall fees
