the des moines farmer's market is a riot to go to, and by riot i mean two different definitions of the word... it's fun, educational, kind of party like, such as a block party, it's fabulous for people watching, ( even better than an airport!), BUT, it can seem like a riot, in the negative because some people get a little nuts, and boisterous, and most annoyingly, they WON'T get outta you're way!

This is especially irritating if you happen to be ♿ disabled, handicapped in any way.. if you're confined to a hoveround type chair, or using a walker, you might as well be INVISIBLE!! People form little 'mini groups' in the middle of any street you're perusing, and become oblivious to your existence.. only until you unfortunately have to honk your horn, or with a loud voice say " um, excuse me please"!!

Another BIG NEGATIVE to your market experience /shopping, is the prices on the majority of goods offered, will be 20 - 50% HIGHER than at any chain grocery store you usually patronize.. but, any way you dissect this colorful and must go at least once microcosm of this june thru october outdoor shop-o - rama, GO.. DRINK IT IN, might even bump into someone ya know!

It's worth at least TWO visits, be prepared to spend more $$$ than you hoped you wouldn't, and by ALL MEANS, stop at the dutch bakery stand and get some DUTCH LETTERS!! those right there make it worth the snail's pace shopping!

Sincerely, Charles L. of DSM