Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market

One of the best farmers markets in the U.S. With 300+ vendors, you'll definitely find what you need. And come hungry, there's plenty of food vendors perfect for breakfast . Don't miss it!

Buy the peanut butter ! And the honey , then grab a wheat grass shot to freshen things up. Then mango on a stick, flavored popcorn , veggies for a farm-2-table dinner . End with fresh flowers for the home

Rineharts family has grilled veggies egg bacon sandwich with basil olive oil salt and pepper . Yum. I just got veggies and bacon and super delicious. Find them near the parking garage .

Same stops every week: Iowa Coffee Co. iced coffee , a veggie cutlet from Saloo, papusa, gluten-free donut , fresh squeezed juice & a shot of wheatgrass.

Lucky George Farm is on 4th Street south of Court . Large Black pigs raised exclusively outside on our pastures, grass fed , & barley finished. 2015 Winner, Cochon 555- Minneapolis, MN Gourmet meat!

Come prepared with a bottle of water and bags to hold your purchases. On the east end, a guy sells watermelon slices which are juicy and refreshing, too!

The Farmers' Market is an open-air street market in located in downtown's Historic Court District. The Market spans nine city blocks and boasts food, beverage and much more from over 200 vendors.

Taste test the wonderful Iowa wines ! My favorites are the Edelweiss from Summerset Winery for white wine lovers and Lucy Lane from Jasper Winery for red wine lovers! so proud to be from Iowa!

Grab a Pupusas between Johnny's Hall of Fame and the Court Center building. But get in line early, it gets long!

Fongs is open til noon. Breakfast bacon pizza was tasty. Dutch letters @ west end of court ave are perfect fresh.

Absolutely wonderful! Plenty of fresh produce and great food vendors.

Epically awesome! Great smells sights and sounds. Great for dates and families.

Stop by the Des Moines Visitor Bureau tent- they have helpful advice about what to do in Des Moines and always have a great prize giveaway. You can also spin their wheel to answer Des Moines Trivia !

Maximum 3" leash for dogs. Read the Farmer's Market dog policies here: http://www.desmoinesfarmersmarket.com/market-tips/

The market spans several blocks and offers a wide array of ready to eat foods and farm fresh ingredients .

If you love honey , check out the Soder Apiaries stand on the corner of 3rd & Court. Best local honey around & its great for your allergies!!!

The farmers market is a staple of des moines summers, eat a great breakfast and Support local farmers !

Rinehart 's Family Farm . Egg , Bacon , mozzarella , basil , and tomato on a bun . Not to be missed!

2nd Court Rock N Run Booth come register and get info. All proceeds go support art education in the schools.

Get a good walk in by parking far away (or biking to the market !), then pick up fresh veggies for a healthy summer meal.

Rinehart 's Family Farm has great food. If they have caprese salad , get it.

Great fruits , veggies and foods

Tami's tarts are the best! Shes usually on 4th south of court . Also, dos rios does breakfast burritos and bowls....they are awesome!!

Go on Rainy days to avoid all the dogs, strollers, and slow gawkers. Also a great chance to get deals on fresh goodies

Noodles and company. Great food

Get there early to beat lines , strollers, and the heat!

Lots of great food. Can get very crowded .

Watch out so you don't end up stepping in all the dog crap people have left in the street.

Gotta have the gooners! They're the reason I wake up early on Saturday's, before they sell out

Stop at Grade A Gardens at south 4th and Court

Great place to bring the family on a beautiful Fall day!

Easily my favorite Des Moines tradition. There's nothing a trip to the Farmers' Market can't fix!

Beautiful produce

Fun atmosphere . Fresh goods

I like that they allow dogs, dogs are fun! Just don't bring Pit-bulls.

Best for fresh produce : Blue Gate, Grinnell Heritage, Butcher Crick, Coyote Run, Hassevoort Farms .

Try the chorizo burritos at the stand in the alley next to Royal Mile. So tasty!

Make sure to have more than an hour to spend here, there is SO much cool stuff!

Al lot of the booths take credit cards and some even take EBT! Keep this in mind if you're on a budget!

Try the El Salvador Pupusa , with pickled cabbage and hot sauce , amazing

More food than art and jewelry so that’s good

The pasta lady is located on 2nd. Best deal is 3lbs. For $21.00.

I like the Bosnian meat pie .

The ham & potato fritatta from Something Italian is great!

Be sure and wear overalls and your straw hat to fit in with the hillbillies.

Best in the country !

Music , fresh vegetables

Great breakfast and veggies

Egroll and crabragoon isn't that good. Pork kabob from Chinese kiosk is really good tho

Breakfast burrito is a must.