# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Handmade Market
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready to discover one-of-a-kind treasures at the Handmade Market, held at the Valley Junction Activity Center (217 5th Street in West Des Moines)! 

Join us from 5–8 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, May through August, for an evening of local artistry:

1st Thursdays: Featuring our talented Adult Makers.
3rd Thursdays: Highlighting our inspiring Youth Makers.

Running concurrently with the popular Valley Junction Farmers Market, this is the perfect opportunity to support local creators of all ages while enjoying the best of West Des Moines. 

Whether you're searching for unique home decor, handcrafted jewelry, or special gifts, the market is free to shop and full of inspiration. We can't wait to see you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/handmade-market/200030430461314
- **Event Categories**: farmers-markets
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: West Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Valley Junction Farmers Market
- **lat**: 41.570738182214
- **long**: -93.708681431919
- **full address**: Valley Junction Farmers Market, 133 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Handmade Market
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/70ea10dbf339a9192f2ace979968e6f617d83e60129ffa5e8d3d63f2d46aab30-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1785943067

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Handmade Market being held?
  - **A:** Handmade Market takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Valley Junction Farmers Market, 133 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Handmade Market?
  - **A:** Handmade Market is organized by West Des Moines Parks & Recreation / Aquatic Centers.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Handmade Market is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Handmade Market sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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