Sights and sounds of opening day at downtown DSM farmers’ market [Video]

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines’ Downtown Farmers’ Market kicked off its season Saturday. 

This year also marks the second year the Spark DSM Minority Business Incubator program has worked with the market. The Spark DSM Program supports minority-owned businesses with a goal of improving their economic growth and access to the greater community, which includes events like the downtown market. 

Deb Hike is the owner and head baker of Oh Snap! Bakery. The Spark DSM Program provided her a booth for the first market.

“I really always wanted to be a part of the Downtown Farmers’ Market,” Hike said. “Through the Spark program and the Evelyn K Davis Incubator program, I’ve been able to be a part of this, this year.”    

“I love the people and I love interacting,” said Glo Rose, owner of Glo Rose Books. “So when the opportunity came, I said yes. I jumped …