Food festivals in Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market

  • ★ 4.7
  • 31 October 2026
  • Des Moines, United States

The Saturday morning farmers market operates every weekend from early May through late October across 12 city blocks of the Historic Court District.

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Dates and details checked September 25, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

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Our picks in Downtown, where the festival is.

Aposto Modern American · Downtown★ 4.5 Noce Jazz Club Bar · Downtown★ 4.5 El Bait Shop Bar · Downtown★ 4.5 Horizon Line Coffee Coffee Roaster · Downtown★ 4.4 Centro Italian · Downtown★ 4.3 Northern Vessel Cafe · Downtown★ 4.3

Eat your way around Des Moines while you are in town

Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market runs 31 Oct. These are the food tours and tastings in Des Moines to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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