Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market

This market has grown in a few years and has a lot of crafty things for sale and a good selection of food trucks. The location is great in the marina parking lot. Would like to see more produce but I do like the bakery items.

I love this farmer's market. It doesn't have as much stuff as I am use to ( I use to go to the Puyallup Farmer's Market all the time) but it's nice. Has your standard flowers, berries, crafts and the best part, FOOOD TRUCKS/STANDS! I love the lady that serves up "happy meals". You don't get a toy with your meal but it does come with yummy bao, shumai, shrimp wrapped in rice paper, sticky rice and a couple of veggie egg rolls. Soooooo good and for $10, totally worth it! I was very excited for the NOSH truck. They serve up British style fish and chips, with a side of mushy mint peas. Sooo yummy and glad they were close to me as I haven't been able to see them at their various truck locations in Seattle. My fiancé and best friend got a huge burger made from grass fed beef. Supposedly you can totally tell the higher quality of the grass fed vs. regular beef. I think it was probably $10... looks super yummy! There were other food trucks/stands, but we were too full to consider any other place. I can't wait to come back and try more food!***CASH ONLY for most vendors, some also accept cards, but seems like cash or you can purchase tokens... I haven't done that so I don't know what that entails***

Love my local farmer's market. It's improved over the years though recently it felt more like a food festival than a farmer's market. Lacking lots of the farmers. Still... good place for the market and love that it's right on the marina. People are friendly. Parking is plentiful.

We first came to the market in 2007 after moving to Des Moines. It's grown over the years and now we find some delicious food via the food trucks and the basic vendors you'll find at most markets. Good selection of vegetables and berries. Pretty much on par with other town markets. Entertainment is more for the senior crowd but that is a large part of the Des Moines population so it's understandable.

I've been to this farmers market a few times. I rarely get out this way so it's nice to see something a bit different from the markets I go to in Seattle. It's a beautiful location. It's got water, mountains, a marina, seagulls, and more! It's a great place to people watch, eat a scoop of gelato, or simply enjoy the sun. Produce - There are a number of vendors which is exactly what everyone goes to a farmers market for. Some of the prices are good and others, not so much. The quality is quite nice and makes for fantastic home cooking! Food vendors - One vendor in particular grills chicken that my kiddo loves. There's a Mexican place that always has a long line so I've never tried the food but people seem to love it. Cats - I saw the great cat furniture at reasonable prices. You kitty will love it! Flowers - Gorgeous bouquets and also a number of potted plants in unique containers. Aside from all that, there's other things like honey (and honey lip balm), sometimes coffee, and lovely handmade jewelry. Overall, a great place to spend a Saturday!

Went with a friend, yesterday, both of us were first-timers. Much bigger than I expected, with a free shuttle available if you don't want to walk. Walking along the waterfront is much nicer than the narrow roadway. The waterfront made for a nice break from the market, much like Kirkland's Market.Large market with much local produce, including some organic vendors. We purchased fresh berries, sweet corn, squash, all at very reasonable prices. We enjoyed the wine tasting, too, and brought back four bottles of their wine .Everyone was very friendly and accommodating, except the taco stand, where they advertise a Veggie Burrito, but it is really just a rice and bean burrito, with rice and beans on the side! You may want to ask, first. It wasn't bad, just not what I expected.

Food trucks are here today!! This is a cool event!' Lots of vendors, fresh produce, I visited Outside The Box Paleo food truck for pork belly, cauliflower rice and fried egg!! OMG!!

This is a small Farmer's Market with quality vendors and a perfect location. I'm my opinion, one of the better ones. I love the atmosphere. Everyone is so friendly! I went on a Saturday around Noon but it's open from 10am until 2pm. There is ample parking so that is never an issue. This is the first Farmer's Market I've been to that had their own branded wines. I have a love for Cabernets so of course I had to go for a taste. Their Cabernet wasn't heavy on the tannins and it was very drinkable without having to pair it with any other food. The wines went for $15 a bottle but I bought four bottles for $12 and it came with a bag and a small wine opener. It was also great that they accepted credit cards. There were several flower vendors. The flowers were typically the same price as most other Markets. They're either $10 for a bunch or $15 for an even more elaborate arrangement. You can't beat those prices! One of the vendors had her little daughter doing the selling. She must have been around 7 years old... Too cute! A very well sppoken little girl! I didn't have any food but it looked like there was some great food vendors. I recall there was an Asian one, a mini donut, bakeries, etc. There's a grassy area with tables/benches where you can sit and enjoy your meal. The view of the waterfront is so relaxing! There were also quite a few craft vendors. One that sold handmade soaps and another that had handmade Seahawks jewelry. Go Hawks! There were a lot of people walking with their adorably cute doggies too. After the Market, it's a nice walk around the area.

Discovered this great spot and love the Saturday and Wednesday market! There is a great variety of vendors at the weekend market and appreciate the fact that the organizers set out chairs to relax and munch on the delectable treats found at all the booths!The Wednesday market is a lit smaller but for an extra special treat, push through the booths and check out their amazing dock that extends about halfway into the sound. Kidding, but it is the longest dock I have seen!

A great place to have a farmer's market! The waterfront location at the marina makes for a very aesthetically pleasing experience. Take in the sights, sounds and smells from the Puget Sound and the various vendors and their wares. This farmer's market had just a little bit of everything yet seemed to be somehow lacking in a few departments too. We got their with just about 30 minutes left before they closed so the live music, (A viper violinist) was packing up to head home. That was a bummer cause I wanted to hear her play. Someone had a vintage Triumph car on display but I don't know if it was for sale or what and it left soon after we arrived. We saw people selling baby clothes and blankets and jewelry and craft beer and wine and fresh local flowers and produce. They had a food court of sorts set up with multiple food trucks and other vendors but we had just come from brunch so we didn't sample any of the food. My daughter had her heart set on buying some fresh raspberries but no one had any. She settled for some blueberries instead. On one hand, this farmer's market was very nice and worth stopping by but on the other hand, I wish it would have been just a little bit more organized and had a better variety of items to choose from. If you like farmer's markets, you should definitely put this one on your list of markets to visit.