Des Moines, Iowa
University Avenue and 26th St
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University Avenue and 26th St
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Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, May 18 - Oct 26
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Market information last verified: June 2026
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Rooted in the agricultural tradition of Iowa, Contact organizer in Des Moines offers a weekly opportunity to buy directly from the farmers and producers who grow your food.
The market is open Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, May 18 - Oct 26. Individual vendor hours may differ from overall market hours.
Expect to find Vegetables and Fruits when you visit Contact organizer. The mix varies based on the season, farm output, and vendor participation.
Shopping at a farmers market like Contact organizer is a different experience from buying groceries at a chain store. Vendors at Contact organizer are not middlemen — they are the farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, and food artisans who produced what they are selling. That directness creates a quality and freshness that supply-chain grocery products rarely match.
The seasonal nature of a farmers market is one of its most distinctive features. Contact organizer carries what Des Moines-area farms are currently harvesting, which means the selection is always an honest reflection of what is growing well in the region right now. Early-season markets tend to be heavy on greens and transplants; midsummer is the peak of variety; fall transitions to roots, alliums, winter squash, and preserves. Regular shoppers come to understand this rhythm and plan their cooking around it.
Every vendor at Contact organizer is there because they chose to sell directly to consumers — which generally means they take more pride in what they bring to market. Asking questions about how something was grown, what is coming next week, or how to cook something unfamiliar is not just welcomed at most farmers markets; it is part of the culture.
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Contact organizer gives Des Moines shoppers access to goods produced within the regional agricultural community. Based on vendor listings, the market carries Vegetables and Fruits. Because this market sources directly from farms and small producers, the range of what is available reflects what is genuinely in season nearby.
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University Avenue and 26th St
Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Schedule
Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, May 18 - Oct 26
Data sourced from USDA National Farmers Market Directory
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WIC Benefits
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Credit & Debit Cards
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Cash
Always accepted at this market
Payment info is sourced from USDA records. Confirm directly with the market before your visit.
Visiting Contact organizer is most enjoyable when you come prepared — here are a few things worth knowing ahead of time.
Contact organizer serves as an anchor in Des Moines's local food system, providing growers and food makers with a reliable direct-to-consumer sales channel each market season.
Contact Contact organizer directly to learn about accepted payment methods, including whether SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted.
Contact organizer is located at University Avenue and 26th St, Des Moines, Iowa 50311.
Contact organizer is open Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, May 18 - Oct 26. Always confirm hours before visiting as schedules may vary seasonally.
SNAP/EBT acceptance is not confirmed for Contact organizer in the USDA directory. Contact the market directly to verify before your visit.
Contact organizer offers Vegetables, and Fruits. Selection may vary by season and vendor availability.
Organic produce availability at Contact organizer is not confirmed in the USDA directory. Ask individual vendors about their growing practices when you visit.
Yes, there are 1 other farmers markets in Des Moines. You can also explore other markets throughout Iowa using our state directory.
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