Non-Mainstage Performer

Use this application to apply to be a busker at the 2024 Valley Junction Farmers Market.   The Valley Junction Farmers Market offers non-mainstage performers (1) space once per week, at various locations on 5th Street. The VJ Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., May 2 through September 26. This year we are adding vendors to the 300 block of 5th St. which will allow for more locations being available for performing artists like you! Thank you for your interest.   NOTE: Put your name or your group's name under in the "Business Name" field.

The Valley Junction Farmers Market is home to over 80 weekly vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts, and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors in West Des Moines' favorite summer gathering. Special performances events are scheduled throughout the season.

Set up can begin no earlier than 3:00 p.m. Date requests will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Applying does NOT guarantee placement. Our current event budget does not allow us to pay non-mainstage event performers; however, you are welcome to place a tip jar while performing. Performance locations are not guaranteed and may be relocated as needed by HVJF. Amplification is permitted if kept at a reasonable volume. Please be considerate of the Farmers Market vendors & customers while you are performing. If vendors, attendees, or staff voice concerns over the volume of your performance, you will be asked to turn down the level or remove the amplification. If requiring electricity, you are required to provide a mufflered generator (Honda 3000is or similar).