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The Des Moines Downtown Farmer’s Market opens on May 2, but that’s not the only place to get farm-fresh produce in town. Here’s a rundown of all the farmer markets in the Des Moines area.

Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market

Where: Historic Court Ave. District
When: Saturdays 7 a.m. to noon
Season: May 2 to Oct. 31
Web site

Valley Junction Farmers Market

Where: Fifth Street and Railroad Park in West Des Moines
When: Thursdays 4-8 p.m.
Opening day: May 7
Web site

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market

Where: 25th and University Ave. in Des Moines
When: Wednesdays 4-7 p.m.
Opening day: June 2
Web site

Altoona Farmers Market

Where: 6th St. Pl. SE, north of Haines Park
When: Fridays, 4 to 7 p.m., June to September
Opening day: TBA

Ames Farmers Market

Where: Main Street Depot, downtown Ames
When: Thursdays 2-7 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Season: May 2 to Oct. 31
Web site

Ankeny Farmers Market

Where: SW Third Street and Maple Street
When: 8 a.m to noon Saturdays
Season: May to September
Web site

Johnston Farmers Market

Where: Merle Hay Rd. and NW 62nd Ave.
When: 3-7 Tuesdays
Season: May to October

Parks Neighborhood Farmers Market

Where: 147 E. Euclid Ave.
When: 3-6 p.m. Thursdays
Season: June to September
Web site

Urbandale Farmers Market

Where: Living History Farms
When: 4-7 p.m. Mondays
Season: June 1 to Oct. 12
Web site

Waukee Farmers Market

Where: Downtown Triangle on 6th St. south of Hwy 6
When: 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays
Season: June to September
Web site

Photo credit: Deborah Leventhal

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Click here to see all free stuff on Craiglist in Des Moines.

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