The 2026 season runs from June 2  to September 15.

Each week, a different musician or musical group will be featured and play during the market.

If you are interested in being a musician at the market, contact our music coordinator Dave Koester.

To apply, click on Musician to complete an application form.


  • Face Painting

    Beaverdale Farmers Market 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

      Queen Bee Face Painting will be at the market June 6 and August 8 this season. Bring your children for a free face painting. Queen Bee Face Painting LLC […]

    Free
  • Mother of Exiles

    Beaverdale Farmers Market 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

      Accordion Music! European and Latin American folk music, especially for dancing (tango, polkas, waltzes, jigs). The group has played together since 2013. Mompoumusic@gmail.com

    Free
  • Junction Jazz Society

    Beaverdale Farmers Market 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Big Band music.

    Free
  • Java Jews

    Beaverdale Farmers Market 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

    The Java Jews is Iowa's only klezmer band performing upbeat Yiddish music. The bank has performed throughout the midwest for private events, community gatherings, arts festivals and music festivals.   https://javajews.com

    Free
  • Tony Bohnenkamp

    Beaverdale Farmers Market 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Songs from the 60's on piano, guitar and vocals https://www.tonybohnenkamp.com/

    Free
  • No Market July 4th

    Beaverdale Farmers Market 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States