We found ourselves in Iowa on a Saturday, a thousand or so miles from home, wondering what to do for the day. As usual, we checked TripAdvisor to see what others recommend and found the Downtown Farmer's Market. Now to me, a farmer's market is a group of ten vendors with some canned goods and maybe a craft or two.... More

We attended the Des Moines farmers market for the first time on the 3rd weekend of September and we were pleasantly surprised at the size of the market. several blocks filled with food vendors, fresh food, arts and crafts and a few entertainers as well. Fun.

The Des Moines Downtown Farmer's Market features produce and food items grown & made locally. There are also handmade craft items like soap, pottery, etc to purchase. For those that like to cook, many ingredients can be bought here to take home for your feast. If you are not a chef, no problem. Many food vendors sell already prepared food... More

The Des Moines Farmer's Market is a great Saturday morning activity. It is very popular among locals, and visitors to the city. I would recommend trying the strawberry Poffertjes. These are mini pancakes with whipped topping and powdered sugar. The Chinese food from the "Rolling Wok" stand is also great! We really enjoy getting fresh fruits and vegetables here from... More

I absolutely love the farmers market. I look forward to april or may when it starts because I know then I'll be getting good food and produce in a great atmosphere.

my wife and I visit here regularly, the fruits and vegetables are awesome as well as great pies and breads preserves and meats, you must try the pies and breads from the meninites. There are also really great arts and crafts that my wife and I enjoy.

The Des Moines Farmers Market is held in the historic district just next to the river. Start your visit by having a refillable cup of freshly ground coffee at Joe's, wander over to the South American booth and have breakfast of papusa, rice and beans, cost about $4.00. A papusa is a cornmeal (masa) filled (meat or cheese) round that... More