Valley Junction Farmers Market

The Valley Junction Farmers Market is home to over 90 weekly vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts, and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. Live music in a beverage garden happens each week on the stage in Railroad Park. Special performances events are scheduled throughout the season.

WHEN:
Every Thursday | May – September | 4pm – 8pm

WHERE:
100 – 300 blocks of 5th Street

QUESTIONS:

  • Where will my favorite vendor be located?
    Find the interactive market map here.
  • Where can I get help?
    Guest services are available at the Historic Valley Junction Foundation Office, 137 5th Street.  At our office, you can:
    • Get help finding your favorite store or vendor.
    • Purchase Valley Junction merchandise.
    • Charge your device
    • Protect your neck with some free sunscreen
  • Who’s playing in the beverage garden?
    Find the Music in the Junction schedule here.
  • Getting Here

    Here is the map link to our office in the heart of the Farmers Market. Find driving routes and parking instructions here. To keep everyone safe, West Des Moines Police officers may ticket or tow vehicles parked:

    • In front of public or private driveways or mailboxes
    • On or across a sidewalk or on a crosswalk at an intersection
    • Within or within 10 feet of an intersection of any street or alley
    • Within 10 feet of a flashing beacon, stop or yield sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a street

    We know finding parking can be an issue on event days. If wanting to avoid parking congestion, or driving isn’t an option, there are two DART routes available which pick up and drop off near Fifth and Elm streets: the Ingersoll/Valley Junction Local Route 11 and the West Des Moines Loop Local Route 72. These routes will be redirected during Farmers Markets.

    Frequently Asked Questions

Farmers Market In West Des Moines
Vendors

Read our Farmers Market Vendor Handbook and then apply to be a vendor.

Non-profits

We offer non-profit organizations up to three free booth spaces each season. Spaces are limited.

Apply here

 

Non-mainstage performing artists

Musicians, dancers, and other performing artists can apply to perform at multiple spaces throughout the market.

Apply here

 

Do you have a club or organization you want to showcase at the farmers market? 

Email us to tell us about your idea and see if we would be a good fit! Booking space is usually free for non-profits, government orgs, and clubs (car show, motorcycle shows, etc.).

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