Des Moines' first monthly pop-up market for local vintage, artists, and makers. Plus a year-round shop in the East Village with curated finds, community vibes, and Iowa's most-loved flea every month.
Our Story
Founded by Boey Lu and Phoenix Lee — eight-year coworkers turned business partners — DSM Flea started as Des Moines' first monthly pop-up market dedicated to local vintage, artists, and makers. Two years in, we've grown into a full brick-and-mortar shop in the East Village, a rotating roster of pop-ups across the city, and a community of collectors who believe great things deserve a second life.
We curate every vendor by hand. We treat every market like a block party. And we're just getting started.
What's Happening
Save the date — our markets sell out fast. Follow us on Instagram for last-minute additions and vendor spotlights.
FeaturedOur biggest market yet. Vintage clothing, local artists, food collabs from your favorite restaurants, and a full afternoon-into-evening party in East Village.
Des Moines' first monthly pop-up featuring local vintage, artists, and makers. Past hosts include Cowles Commons, Secret Admirer, and more.
Our brick-and-mortar in the East Village — a permanent home for curated vintage clothing, art, and finds from our vendor community.
Visit The Shop
Stop by our brick-and-mortar to browse curated vintage clothing, art, and finds from our vendor community — open five days a week. New drops weekly.
For Vendors
Whether you're a seasoned dealer or just starting out, we'd love to hear what you bring to the table. Tell us about your work below.
For Venues
Have a courtyard, warehouse, brewery, or empty lot you'd love to fill with a vintage market? We handle vendor curation, marketing, and setup.
Why DSM Flea
We hand-select vendors for quality, originality, and craft — so every booth feels like a discovery.
Born in Des Moines, built by neighbors. We champion local makers and small businesses first.
From load-in to teardown, we handle the logistics so vendors and venues can simply enjoy the day.
As Featured In
"Get to know the faces behind vintage pop-up DSM Flea."
— Des Moines Register
"Discover the vibes at DSM Flea market in downtown Des Moines."
— DSM Register · Video
"DSM Flea hosts vintage market at Cowles Commons."
— DSM Register · Photos
FAQ
Fill out our vendor application above. We review applications on a rolling basis and reach out within a few days. We curate for quality, originality, and fit with the market vibe.
Booth fees vary by event size and location. Indoor shop markets and outdoor pop-ups have different pricing. We'll share the current rate sheet when we follow up on your application.
Absolutely. Our brick-and-mortar at 506 E 6th St, Suite 200 is open Tuesday–Saturday 11am–7pm and Sunday 12pm–6pm year-round.
Yes — we love partnering with breweries, restaurants, parks, and brands. Use the 'Book DSM Flea' form above to start the conversation.
Follow @dsmflea on Instagram for monthly market dates, vendor lineups, and last-minute announcements.
Get In Touch
Questions, ideas, collaborations? We love hearing from our community. Drop us a line or slide into our DMs.
