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Mt. Carmel Farmers Market – Market Street Mercantile
- Address : 219 N Market St Mount Carmel, IL 62863
- 618-262-4822
Downtown Farmers Market
Des Moines,
IA
Open
Spring through Fall
The Downtown Farmers” Market in Des Moines is a vibrant weekly event that has been connecting local farmers, producers, and small businesses with the community for over 50 years. Held in the historic Court District, it spans 12 city blocks and features a diverse array of vendors offering fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, plants, artisan foods, and handmade crafts. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and direct interactions with local growers and makers every Saturday from May through October, from 7 a.m. to noon. The market also promotes access to fresh, local food through programs like SNAP/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, and Produce Rx, supporting Iowa-grown products and regional connections. Whether you”re shopping for seasonal foods, holiday gifts, or just enjoying the lively atmosphere, the Downtown Farmers” Market is a cornerstone of Des Moines” community life and local economy.
Connecting Des Moines with fresh, local food and community spirit for over 50 years.
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best for
fresh produce, meat & seafood, dairy & eggs, baked goods, plants & flowers, prepared foods, artisan goods
atmosphere
outdoor, park setting
Frequency
Saturdays, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price range
Inexpensive
Downtown Farmers Market is best known for fresh produce, meat & seafood, dairy & eggs, baked goods, plants & flowers, prepared foods, artisan goods. The market has an outdoor, park setting atmosphere. It is open Saturdays, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prices are generally inexpensive to shop at.
What you’ll find
At this market, you”ll find fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, dairy and eggs, baked goods, flowers, herbs and plants, artisan goods, and prepared foods.
common questions about
The market is open on Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with hours slightly adjusted to 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in October. It is closed on all other days of the week.
The market runs from the first Saturday in May through the last Saturday in October each year.
The market is held in Downtown Des Moines Historic Court District, spanning 12 city blocks.
Visitors can find fresh produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, plants, flowers, artisan packaged foods, handmade goods, and ready-to-eat meals.
You can visit the website at https://www.desmoinesfarmersmarket.com/ or call the market at 515-286-4928 for more information.
What Visitors Are Saying
8 months ago
What a wonderful experience today. Tons of vendors from flowers to bakery goods to German Brat’s to soap’s. Also multiple live music musicians on multiple street corners. So much stuff.
Google Review
9 months ago
Top 2 things to do on a summer Saturday in Des Moines ! Lots of diversity in food, local products and music. Make sure you get a good breakfast sandwich. I took it to go for lunch and go early before it gets too crowded. Visiting from MA sorry I’m missing the state fair.
Google Review
8 months ago
Spectacular farmers market with a wide variety of produce, baked goods, cheeses, some meat vendors, wares, flowers and more. Loved the food trucks and ready to eat vendors such as the egg roll carts, pretzels, and all the samples !! Super easy parking, we chose a private garage but loads of free spa
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a year ago
We’re traveling from Ohio and happened to be in town for today’s market. We had a wonderful time and spent hours visiting the booths. My husband and my puppy rated it a 5 out of 5. 😃
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4th Street & Court Ave Des Moines, IA 50309
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Speakable Market Details
Downtown Farmers Market is located at 4th Street & Court Ave Des Moines, IA 50309. You can reach them by phone at 515-286-4928 or visit their website at https://www.desmoinesfarmersmarket.com/. The market is held outdoors. The market operates Spring through Fall.
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Indoor or Outdoor
Outdoor
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Market Hours
Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed Closed; Thu Closed; Fri Closed; Sat 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Sun Closed