Downtown Winter Farmers Market

Fridays, Nov. 18 & Dec. 16; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturdays, Nov. 19 & Dec. 17, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Capital Square/Nollen Plaza
400 Locust St., Downtown Des Moines

The Downtown Winter  Farmers’ Markets will be held the third weekend of November and December 2011 prior to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Winter Market is located inside Capital Square and outdoors at Nollen Plaza, 400 Locust Street in Downtown Des Moines. The location for the Winter Market is only half a block north of the current farmers’ market location. This is the seventh year for the additional markets to be offered.

The Downtown Farmers’ Winter Market is a perfect opportunity to stock up for holiday meals, parties, and gift giving. More than 120 vendors will be present. Farmers will be selling a variety of locally raised products including eggs, beef, pork, duck, turkeys, holiday hams, and, of course, produce – there will be a variety of late season and greenhouse produce available. Shoppers can also expect to find an abundance of fresh homemade products including locally produced honey, jams, salsa, wine, cheese, soy nuts, homemade noodles, baked breads, pies and cinnamon rolls. Market patrons will also find beautiful winter flowers such as poinsettias, fresh cut Christmas trees, hand-made holiday ornaments and home decorations at these festive farmers markets.

The heart of the Downtown Farmers’ Market – Winter Season is a celebration of local food. Patrons will also enjoy the market ambiance created especially to celebrate harvest, winter, and the holiday season. The farmers’ markets will features a wide variety of holiday activities for the entire family, including musicians playing holiday music, strolling carolers, and artist demonstrations, kids’ activities and more.