Donors needed for Blood Drive at final Des Moines Farmers Market Saturday

Donors are needed for a Blood Drive at the final Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market this Saturday, Sept. 29: When you give blood, it is 100% guaranteed that you will help save local lives. Please help... [Read more]

It’s ‘Kids Day’ at Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market is celebrating Back to School with Kid’s Day at the Market this Saturday, Sept. 8. You can still get your produce, flowers, crafts, wine, smoked cheese and... [Read more]

The clearest air in the region is at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

Come to the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market for the clean air, stay for the amazing produce, baked goods, other faboulus food and local artisans and take in the beautiful view along with live... [Read more]

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market opens this coming Saturday, June 2!

It’s happening this coming Saturday, June 2 – the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market will be opening for the 2018 season at the north marina parking lot at 10 a.m., and will run until 2 p.m.! “Come... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market is reminding everyone that the holidays are fast approaching and you need to stock up on some “Holiday Cheer” (Farmers Market Wines). Stop by the wine tasting... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

The Saturday Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market is still in operation – it’s only the Wednesday market that has closed. Please also keep in mind we will validate 2 hours free parking…

Wednesday Sunset Farmers Market has been canceled for rest of 2017 season

The Des Moines Farmers Market board announced on Sunday (July 30) that it has made the hard decision to cancel the Wednesday Sunset Market for the rest of the 2017 season. Unfortunately, sales and attendance... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

Where was the breeze off the water when you needed it at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market last Saturday – it was 90+ degrees on the pavement?!

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

The beautiful sunny days just keep coming at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market! It is so nice to see new fruits and vegetables ripening and on display. We are expecting another record day for the Waterland Festival weekend…

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

The first day of paid parking at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market saw some minor glitches but, overall it went fairly well. Just keep in mind we will validate 2 hours free parking…

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market  was busy last Saturday at the start of the 4th of July weekend. Paid parking is to start July 6, so remember that we will validate 2 hours free parking for both…

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

We welcomed a little breeze at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market  last Saturday, as temps reached 90. That didn’t seem to bother the huge crowd enjoying all that goes on at our market…

Wanolitto’s Musings for this Saturday’s Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

It was nice to see the berries and other fruits finally arriving at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market  last Saturday – especially my favorite, Rainier Cherries. Again this weekend there will... [Read more]

REMINDER: Opening Day is Saturday for the Des Moines Farmers Market!

Opening Day is this Saturday (June 3) for the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market! Joining our many regular vendors will be some new ones and the now famous Food Truck-In, with lots of delicious menus... [Read more]

Wanolitto’s Musings: Less than two weeks until Farmers Market Opening Day!

Wanolitto says it is less than two weeks until Opening Day – on Saturday, June 3 – for the Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market! We are looking forward to another successful season; the Market will... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATE: Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market’s opens Saturday, June 3!

The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market’s opening day will be Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with the popular Food Truck-In, featuring over 10 Trucks. The Saturday market will run from... [Read more]