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2025 Downtown Farmers' Market

2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, September 20th 2025 - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

2025 Downtown Farmers' Market

2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, September 27th 2025 - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

2025 Downtown Farmers' Market

2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, October 4th 2025 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

2025 Downtown Farmers' Market

2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, October 4th 2025 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

Ames Pridefest

Ames Pridefest

Saturday, October 11th 2025 - All Day
at Ames Pride
5th St & Douglas Ave

Pridefest is Ames Pride’s flagship event that combines a vendor fair, educational opportunities, and entertainment into one great day! We hold Pridefest in the fall to allow Iowa State students and staff a better chance of participating. In addition to Pridefest, Ames Pride offers events at least once every quarter that center queer community and outreach.

Ames Pride is committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment at each of our events and for our volunteers. We can’t wait to meet you at the next Ames Pride gathering.

Learn more.

2025 Downtown Farmers' Market

2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, October 11th 2025 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

2025 Downtown Farmers' Market

2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, October 11th 2025 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

2025 Downtown Farmers' Market

2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, October 18th 2025 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

2025 Downtown Farmers' Market

2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, October 18th 2025 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

2025 Downtown Farmers' Market

2025 Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, October 25th 2025 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Historic Court District
Court Avenue from 5th Street to Water Street

The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines supports farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa who offer locally grown produce, seasonal flowers, farm fresh eggs and cheese, fresh baked goods, locally produced wine, Iowa-raised meat and more.

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