Farmer's Market & Downtown Des Moines

We spent three full days in Des Moines, and the weekend we were there was the opening day of the Downtown Farmer's Market, which runs every Saturday, May through October. May 3rd happened to be a most gorgeous weather day, highs in the low 70's, puffy clouds, and light breezes, so it seems that everyone in the city agreed with us, and thought it would be fun to come out! The market connects urban and rural communities while supporting 300 family farmers, bakers, artists, and crafters from around the state. Spanning nine city blocks, it is held in the Historic Court District, flanked by the Des Moines River on one side, and the looming buildings of the Capitol and courts on the other. Musicians of various styles set up on every other corner and entertain for fun and tips. We had a wonderful time taking in the sights, smells, and sounds of this fun event.