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SUMMARY:Valley Junction Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Every Thursday | May – September\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Valley Junction Farmers Market\nPresented by \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				4:00pm-8:00pm100-300 Blocks of 5th Street \nThe Valley Junction Farmers Market is home to over 80 weekly vendors selling fresh produce\, baked goods\, plants and flowers\, arts and crafts\, and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors in the 100 – 300 blocks of 5th Street from 4:00 – 8:00 pm every Thursday\, May – September. \nFind each week’s vendors on our interactive VENDOR MAP \nFULL FARMERS MARKET DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				VENDOR OF THE WEEK\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Oat So Good (#201) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Oat So Good Bake Co. is a 100% gluten-free\, dairy-free sourdough microbakery specializing in freshly milled whole-grain baked goods. Every product is crafted using traditional sourdough fermentation and milled-to-order grains to preserve nutrition\, flavor\, and integrity. Rooted in professional baking technique and a passion for nourishing families\, Oat So Good offers thoughtfully made staples designed to support gut health and active lifestyles. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				SPECIAL EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				InnerVisions HealthCarePERFORMING ARTISTS \n\nJoseph Sorensen\nTwizted Things Balloons | by the arch\nCirque Wonderland | by the arch\n\nNON-PROFIT & EDUCATIONAL SPOTLIGHTS \n\nInnerVisions HealthCare\nWest Des Moines Lacrosse Club\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Music in the Junction\n5:00-8:30 in the Railroad Park Beverage Garden \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				MUSIC IN THE JUNCTION DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 Getting Here\nHere is the map link to our office in the heart of the Farmers Market. Find driving routes and parking instructions. To keep everyone safe\, West Des Moines Police officers may ticket or tow vehicles parked: \n\nIn front of public or private driveways or mailboxes\nOn or across a sidewalk or on a crosswalk at an intersection\nWithin or within 10 feet of an intersection of any street or alley\nWithin 10 feet of a flashing beacon\, stop or yield sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a street\n\nWe know finding parking can be an issue on event days. If wanting to avoid parking congestion\, or driving isn’t an option\, the DART Route 4 Crosstown is available\, which picks up and drops off near Fifth and Vine streets:  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				VENDORS: Read our Farmers Market Vendor Handbook and then apply to be a vendor. Applications were due 2/28. All applications received after this date will be put on a waitlist.
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/farmers-market/
LOCATION:100-300 Block of 5th St\, 5th St. & Railroad Park\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Valley Junction Foundation":MAILTO:events@valleyjunction.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260828T174503Z
CREATED:20260128T002958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T174503Z
UID:1096489-1788454800-1788467400@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Music in the Junction w/ Bittersweet Nation
DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This Week: Bittersweet Nation\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nBased out of Des Moines and performing across the surrounding areas\, BitterSweet Nation combines soulful\, heartfelt vocals with funky tunes to get you moving and grooving\, leaving you feeling good. Looking for a night of good vibes and unforgettable music? Look no further! As one of the hottest party bands around\, an incredible night is guaranteed. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This week’s beverage tent sponsors making sure you don’t go thirsty:\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Valley Junction welcomes Viacore to the VIP Tent! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Getting Here\nHere is the map link to our office in the heart of the Farmers Market. Find driving routes and parking instructions. To keep everyone safe\, West Des Moines Police officers may ticket or tow vehicles parked: \n\nIn front of public or private driveways or mailboxes\nOn or across a sidewalk or on a crosswalk at an intersection\nWithin or within 10 feet of an intersection of any street or alley\nWithin 10 feet of a flashing beacon\, stop or yield sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a street\n\nWe know finding parking can be an issue on event days. If wanting to avoid parking congestion\, or driving isn’t an option\, the DART Route 4 Crosstown is available\, which picks up and drops off near Fifth and Vine streets: \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Rent the Music in the Junction VIP Tent\nDo you have a celebration\, organization milestone\, or any other reason to party? (who needs a reason?) Rent the VIP tent for any Music in the Junction date. Rent the tent before the bands are booked for next year\, and you can have input on who should perform on your date. More information is here. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Be a Beverage Tent Sponsor\nWe need help slinging drinks at Music in the Junction\, and your company or organization can be that help. Get marketing and exposure to the Valley Junction community while providing the people who make this concert series continue on each year. Email Bobbie Bishop at office@valleyjunction.com for more information.
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/music-in-the-junction/
LOCATION:Railroad Park Stage\, 425 Railroad Ave\, West Des Moines\, IA\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T090000
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:September 12 | 9am-10am\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📅Add event to calendar\n(To add multiple dates to your calendar\, follow the links below and add to your calendar from each event page)\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				May 9 | June 13 | July 11 | August 8 | September 12 | October 10 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nPresented by Lindsay Bordwell of    \nYoga in the Park offers a unique blend of tranquility and community\, set against the backdrop of Historic Valley Junction. Led by local yoga instructor\, Lindsay Bordwell\, each session is designed to harmonize your energy and enhance your practice\, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned yogi. Share this journey with like-minded individuals\, creating bonds that transcend the mat. \nBring your matYoga for an hour at 9:00amBrunch and shop afterwards \nMay 9June 13July 11August 8September 12October 10 \nRailroad Park stage by the old train depotAll ages\, all genders\, all body types welcomeFree \nMake it a morning in Valley Junction! \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/yoga-in-the-park-5/
LOCATION:Railroad Park Stage\, 425 Railroad Ave\, West Des Moines\, IA\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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UID:1095690-1789293600-1789315200@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Valley Junction Vintage\, Thrifted\, & Handmade
DESCRIPTION:📅Add event to your calendar\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sunday | September 13 | 10am-4pm\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Antiques and vintage shops\, along with antique and art vendor fairs\, have a long history in Valley Junction. The Historic Valley Junction Foundation brings Valley Junction’s new vendor fair\, following in the district’s antique and vintage tradition. Valley Junction Vintage\, Thrifted\, & Handmade is a new vendor show highlighting vintage home decor & clothing\, unique thrifted finds\, and local handmade items from Iowa business owners. This show includes 70+ vendors and food trucks in the 100-200 blocks of 5th Street in the heart of Valley Junction. This year we will be showcasing a kids’ handmade market in the 300 block! \nValley Junction Vintage\, Thrifted\, & Handmade strives to offer vintage and handmade vendors who create\, curate\, and captivate a chance to interact directly with central Iowa shoppers. Valley Junction is known as THE place in West Des Moines to find fun finds – all in a historic downtown in the middle of a big city. \n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Vendors\nUnseen Art & PhotographyJade Cate2 Dots 1 Line ClayHuntingWood WorksHand-Me-Down TalentsVarious & SundryChannel HeavenSistineDoodlebug DesignsKiera beauty studio llcUnseen Art & PhotographyMiss Ivy Vintage MarketLes BeesPretty Skin ArtistryAmarillo Lilly SilverSarah Charlier ArtWooden Moon FindsPines and PixelsVelvet EarthRaining Hedgehogs StudioCrimson and CloverGaze VintageBoyer and BrambleKirsten Warrick ArtCJ’s ClosetIlluminary LoreGlass Garden CreationsRust and RosesMon CherieJungle House Plant ShopHoldsworth HomesteadLink’d JewelryMidwest OpulenceBelle’s Wonderland & WhatnotsMIX Creative CommunityRing & RevelUrban Outlaw VintageOlivia’s Stitches and SparkGirl With A Sword Productions (Tarot)Grotesque in Des MoinesFilm Society \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Food Vendors\nEstilo BoricuaLos Primos GrillJeffEPop Gourmet Popcorn & TreatsAverie’s Pancake BarVintage Road Coffee \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Applications still open!\n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Market vendors: APPLY HERE \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Kid’s Market vendors: APPLY HERE
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/vintage-thrifted-handmade/
LOCATION:100-200 Blocks of 5th St\, 100-200 Blocks of 5th St\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Valley Junction Foundation":MAILTO:events@valleyjunction.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T170000
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CREATED:20240913T160232Z
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UID:1094247-1791565200-1791576000@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Gallery Night
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URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/fall-gallery-night/
LOCATION:100-500 Blocks of 5th St\, 100-500 Blocks of 5th Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, United States
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UID:1095027-1791622800-1791626400@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park
DESCRIPTION:October 10 | 9am-10am\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				📅Add event to calendar\n(To add multiple dates to your calendar\, follow the links below and add to your calendar from each event page)\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				May 9 | June 13 | July 11 | August 8 | September 12 | October 10 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\nPresented by Lindsay Bordwell of    \nYoga in the Park offers a unique blend of tranquility and community\, set against the backdrop of Historic Valley Junction. Led by local yoga instructor\, Lindsay Bordwell\, each session is designed to harmonize your energy and enhance your practice\, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned yogi. Share this journey with like-minded individuals\, creating bonds that transcend the mat. \nBring your matYoga for an hour at 9:00amBrunch and shop afterwards \nMay 9June 13July 11August 8September 12October 10 \nRailroad Park stage by the old train depotAll ages\, all genders\, all body types welcomeFree \nMake it a morning in Valley Junction! \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/yoga-in-the-park-6/
LOCATION:Railroad Park Stage\, 425 Railroad Ave\, West Des Moines\, IA\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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UID:1094175-1792936800-1792947600@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Walk
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URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/pumpkin-walk/
LOCATION:Valley Junction Main Street District\, Valley Junction Main Street District\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260129T205527Z
CREATED:20241108T190704Z
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UID:1094522-1795107600-1795118400@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Jingle in the Junction
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URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/jingle-in-the-junction-4/
LOCATION:Valley Junction Main Street District\, Valley Junction Main Street District\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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UID:1096144-1795737600-1796083199@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Weekend
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/small-business-weekend/
LOCATION:Valley Junction Main Street District\, Valley Junction Main Street District\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T170000
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UID:1094251-1796317200-1796328000@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Jingle in the Junction
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URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/jingle-in-the-junction-3/
LOCATION:5th Street & Railroad Park\, 401 Railroad Pl\, West Des Moines\, IA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Valley Junction Foundation":MAILTO:events@valleyjunction.com
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UID:1094249-1796922000-1796932800@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Jingle in the Junction
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URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/jingle-in-the-junction-2/
LOCATION:5th Street & Railroad Park\, 401 Railroad Pl\, West Des Moines\, IA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Valley Junction Foundation":MAILTO:events@valleyjunction.com
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CREATED:20240913T162418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T010442Z
UID:1094255-1797526800-1797537600@valleyjunction.com
SUMMARY:Jingle in the Junction
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://valleyjunction.com/valley-junction-events/jingle-in-the-junction/
LOCATION:5th Street & Railroad Park\, 401 Railroad Pl\, West Des Moines\, IA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Valley Junction Foundation":MAILTO:events@valleyjunction.com
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