Wednesday Farmers Markets in Des Moines, Iowa
2 farmers markets open on Wednesdays in Des Moines. Browse hours, directions, SNAP/EBT availability, and what each market carries.
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2 Wednesday Farmers Markets in Des Moines
All markets below have confirmed Wednesday hours in the USDA national farmers market database.
- 300 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, Iowa
- Wednesdays, 3 PM - 6 PM, June - September
- University Avenue and 26th St, Des Moines, Iowa
- Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, May 18 - Oct 26
From the CropCart Markets Team
The Wednesday Market Is a Midweek Reset — and a Community Hub
Halfway through the week, the best thing you can do is slow down and shop local.
“Wednesday markets attract a specific kind of shopper: one who already knows what they want, cooks at home regularly, and treats the market like a weekly ritual rather than an occasional outing.”
Wednesday markets tend to draw a specific kind of regular — the kind who already knows what they want. In Des Moines, Iowa, that community shows up every week, rain or shine.
Every city has a rhythm. And if you pay attention, Wednesday farmers markets occupy a specific emotional slot in that rhythm. By midweek, the momentum of Monday's plans has either materialized or stalled. The fridge is running low on fresh things. Dinner has become an afterthought three nights in a row.
In Des Moines, Iowa, our records show 2 confirmed Wednesday farmers markets, including Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market and Contact organizer. Details on each — hours, address, and what's typically for sale — are listed below.
The Wednesday markets below serve Des Moines, Iowa this week, sourced from USDA listing data.
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