Des Moines' Amazing Farmers Market

Thought this was a great post about our great downtown farmer's market. Found at Country Living Magazine online.

Des Moines, Iowa

Photo courtesy of Des Moines Farmer's Market 

Since it began in 1976, the Des Moines market has grown from 15 vendors to more than 200, and now averages 18,000 visitors each Saturday. In addition to Iowa-grown, chemical-free produce and local meats and cheeses, there are six venues for arts, crafts and entertainment, plus a weekly kids' activity to enchant the younger attendees. Spanning nine city blocks, is it any wonder people line up for the Farm Boys' breakfast burritos to help them power through? For a more uncommon taste, check out Pupusasa El Salvador, a Salvadoran-style maize-flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, beans, or meat.

(Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market, Saturdays, May 5-October 27, 7am-12pm. There's also a smaller Wednesday market in late summer, and an occasional Winter market.)

Read more: Best Farmers Markets - Guide to Best Farmers Markets in America - Country Living