DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET 2023
Thank you for your interest in the Downtown Farmers’ Market in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Downtown Farmers’ Market showcases over 300 of Iowa’s best food producers and artists, attracting an estimated 25,000 people each Saturday to Downtown Des Moines (DSM). The Market serves people young and old, from near and far, of all economic, social, and cultural backgrounds. The Market is a place where the community joins together to celebrate DSM. The Market takes place in the Historic Court District, Downtown Des Moines, Iowa; Saturdays, May through October; 7 a.m. to Noon, (8 a.m. to Noon in October).
As one of Des Moines’ (DSM's) most prominent events, The Market is proud to promote local nonprofits. The Saturday Salute Program provides local nonprofit and charitable organizations a venue to promote learning opportunities, events and community resources each Saturday.
2023 Downtown Farmers Market Saturday Salute applications will be available soon.
What is a Saturday Salute and how does the program work?
A Saturday Salute provides small non-profit organizations with an opportunity to showcase and promote their local organizations, events and neighborhood resources.
As a Saturday Salute, each small nonprofit organization will receive the following:
· A 10 x 10 booth space situated within Market venue, to connect with thousands of Market patrons.
· Opportunity to promote your organization. As a Saturday Salute your organization may distribute ticket, campaign or membership information directly related to your organization.
· Opportunity to provide an interactive or educational activity to encourage engagement and visitors to your booth.
§ A built-in audience, with an estimated 25,000 patrons.
Sales and Giveaways
As a reminder, our primary purpose is to be a farmers market and we want to support your neighboring farmers and vendors who are selling their goods. For this reason, sales, samples, tastings and giveaways of food, drink and merchandise is not included as part of the Saturday Salute agreement.
As a promotional opportunity Saturday Salutes support The Market with a fee paid per attended date. Space is limited and scheduled dates are on a first-come, first-served basis. .
Downtown Farmers’ Market is pleased to offer this opportunity to have on-site presence at The Market to engage with the community in a unique way. If your non-profit organization would like to request to attend The Market as a Saturday Salute, please review the information, ensure your organization qualifies then complete requested information on this form.
To receive a notice when the 2023 Saturday Salute Application is open, please complete the questions on this form, you will be notified using the email address you provided
2023 Market Safety Protocol:
The Market to its traditional location in the Historic Court District in Downtown DSM. The Market will continuously evaluate protocols and programming throughout the season in response to the fluctuating COVID-19 virus infection, along with CDD guidance