the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa Farmer's Markets: Find a local farmer's market near you in the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins, organic foods,local produce and more!

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Looking for a local, true farmer's market in the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa? Scroll down this page and you will see the farm markets, farm stands, roadside stands, produce markets, even garden fruit and vegetable stands and seasonal community farmer's markets in the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa, sorted by county. Markets offering organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name. If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website.

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January brings with it cold weather winter crops, like kale, spinach, some lettuces, peas, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, leeks and early onions, and from southern areas, like Florida and southern Texas, strawberries, oranges, sumatras, grapefruit.

the greater metropolitan Des Moines area of Iowa Farmer's Market Listings in 2025, by county

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Adair County

Boone County

Aaron and Jordan's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins,
Highway 30 And T Avenue, Boone, IA 50036. Phone: 515-433-2029. Email: [email protected]. Open: Self service 24 hours, 7 days per week. Directions: from Boone: from the 4 way stop at Story and Highway 30, go approximately 4 miles east on Highway 30 to T Avenue. Turn left on T Avenue and go approximately 100 yards. Pumpkins will be on the left at 220th Street and T Avenue. From Ames, go west on Highway 30 to T Avenue (1 mile past United Community School). Turn right on T Avenue. Go about 100 yards, pumpkins on the left street 220th Street and T Avenue. Pumpkin sales September 22, 2012 through October 31, 2012 as long as supplies last. Payment: Cash, Check. Large pumpkins are $3 each. Pie pumpkins are $1 each. Mini pumpkins and gourds are 3 for $1. Self service, bring correct change. (UPDATED: September 11, 2012)

Clarke County

Dallas County

Wills Family Orchard - Certified Organic, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, all produce is certified organically grown, Indoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, apples, pumpkins, winter squash, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, farm animals
33130 Panther Creek Road, Adel, IA 50003. Phone: 515-321-1847. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturdays in August, from 10 am to 4 pm; Saturdays and Sundays in September and October; Hours listed at website. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. ornamental gourds & organic pie pumpkins. (ADDED: August 14, 2015)

Greene County

Deal's Orchard - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, jumping pillow, trike track, farm animals, school tours
1102 244th Street, Jefferson, IA 50129. Phone: 515-386-8279. Alternate Phone: 515-370-8279. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: April 01, 2015)(ADDED: September 10, 2009)

Guthrie County

Hamilton County

Hardin County

Jasper County

Lucas County

Madison County

The Pumpkin Ranch - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, Inflatables/bounce house, pony rides, school tours
2425 Hiatt Apple Trail, Winterset, IA 50273. Phone: 515-490-9281. Email: [email protected]. Open: Call or check website for seasonal hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Go to website for complete directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: August 21, 2013)

Mahaska County

Marion County

Marshall County

Polk County

Allsup's Farm Pumpkinville and Corn Maze - Roadside stand, beans, beets, melons, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
618 Center Avenue South, Mitchellville, IA 50169. Phone: (515) 710-2843. Email: [email protected]. Open: daily July through October from 10 am to 8 pm. Directions: East of Des Moines 12 miles from NE mixmaster on I-80 to exit 149. South to 6th Street. Left on 6th to Center Avenue South. Right on Center Avenue South and follow through town. We are located 2 blocks south of Caseys on the west side of road. Alternate route from south: From Highway 163 turn north on NE 112th Street to stop sign. Continue north 1 mile on west side of road. Click here for a map and directions. Corn maze is open from July 30 through October 31. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: June 24, 2019)
Iowa Orchard - Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, school tours
9875 Meredith Dr., Urbandale, IA 50322. Phone: 515-276-0852. Alternate Phone: 515-707-3809. Email: [email protected]. Open: Hours depend on the time of year because we do five or more markets per week during our busy seasons; Please check the website for details. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. We have a family fun zone included with our hay rack rides. The zone has hay slides, corn box, bean box, tire obstacle course, badminton, and horseshoe toss. We also have a bakery and kitchen that produces pies, made from scratch caramel apples, fudge, cookies, turnovers, and other wonderful treats. We also sell a large amount of Grimes Sweetcorn for those hot summer days. (ADDED: October 05, 2011)
Stewart Family Farm - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Fresh local eggs, Fresh eggs
11687 Ne 126th Ave, Maxwell, IA 50161. Phone: (515) 967-6963. Alternate Phone: (515) 528-1511. Open: CSA pickup days is Tuesday late afternoon into evening; strawberries are u - pick or we - pick from memorial day to 4th of july; raspberries are u pick in july, August, September. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. this is a weekly planned CSA type farm set-up. produce is picked & ready at farm for customers to come & select their choice of produce for the week, on Tuesday late afternoon into evening. (UPDATED: September 29, 2017)
Upstream Gardens & Orchard - No pesticides are used, Garden stand on a residence (which is NOT on a farm), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables,
5987 NE 88th Street, Altoona, IA 50009. Phone: 515-556-4197. Email: [email protected]. Open: by prior arrangement any day. Directions: Take 8th Street east out of Altoona past the golf course. Turn left on NE 88th and go 1.7 miles. We are on the right, sign by the street. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. We have no specific hours, but are home most of the time. Contact by email or phone to arrange a time that works for you. (ADDED: July 24, 2014)

Powershiek County

Prairie Produce - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Indoor market, Fresh local eggs, Preserves, jams, jellies, asparagus, beans, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peas, peppers, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food)
511 6th Avenue West 511 6th Avenue West, Grinnell, IA 50112. Phone: (641) 990-9796. Email: [email protected]. Open: June 1 to October 1, 7 days a week 11am to 7pm. Directions: Exit 182 (Grinnell Iowa) off I80 go into Grinnell on highway 146 to the intersection with US highway 6 turn left or west go 1 mile located on right hand/ north side of highway 6 sign in front yard next to highway 6. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers, SNAP Vouchers. (ADDED: June 28, 2021)

Story County

Black's Heritage Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), corn (sweet), pumpkins, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), inflatables/bounce house, pedal kart track, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
26156 530th Ave, Ames, IA 50010. Phone: 515-203-0378. Alternate Phone: 515-203-0180. Email: [email protected]. Open: May 1 to September 24 by appointment. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 2 miles south of Highway 30 on 530th Avenue (University Blvd.). For a map to our farm, click here. Sweet corn July 15 to September 20. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers. Click here for a link to our Facebook page.(UPDATED: September 21, 2016) (UPDATED: July 08, 2010)
Little Stone House farm - Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is sustainably grown, some produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, Turkeys, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
69576 200th Street, Colo, IA 50056. Phone: 1515-290-1347. Alternate Phone: 1515-290-3464. Email: [email protected]. Open: Colo Farmers Market - May through September, 5 to 7pm Thursdays, at Reed/Niland (Lincoln Highway and US 65). Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: October 02, 2011)

Tama County

Warren County

Eden Ridge Acres - farm market on the farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Preserves, jams, jellies, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, CSA
10222 30th Avenue, Prole, IA 50229. Email: [email protected]. Open: Please visit http://www;EdenRidgeAcres;com for current hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards, Venmo.
Click here for our Facebook page.
Click here for our Instagram page.
(ADDED: September 29, 2023)
Wilsons-Orchard Des Moines Orchard - apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
3201 15th Ave, Cumming, IA 50061. Phone: 515-216-0027. Email: [email protected]. Open: daily August through October; August and September hours are 10 am to 7 pm; October hours are 10 am to 6 pm. . Directions: see their website. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 12, 2024, JBS)