Officials with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce said today (Wednesday), that last weekend’s “AtlanticFest” celebration was a big success,” with “An overwhelming amount of positive comments from business owners, volunteers, participants and vendors,” according to Chamber Executive Director Quida Wymer. .

AtlanticFest Committee Chair Randy Sandage, of West Central, said the event started off slow with a rainy forecast, but quickly developed into a perfect summer day. The annual Road Race kicked off AtlanticFest with over130 racers. The overall winners included Marc Bierbaum for the 5 mile race, David Thomsen for the 2 mile race, and Guy Somers for the 2 mile walk.

The annual Tractor Ride started at the Cass County Fairgrounds and ended at AtlanticFest, where the tractors were on display for everyone to check out. Officials say the craft fair was well attended with a good variety of vendors. Baxter Cycle and Steffens Cycle worked together to host the Motorcycle Show. The new location on Chestnut was a welcome change for the motorcyclists and observers, according to the Chamber. Registration has increased every year, with over 80 bikes this year.

The 17th annual Car Show, sponsored by Atlantic Motor Supply, NAPA and coordinated by Steve and Angie Butcher of the Butcher Shop, had 128 registered cars.
Kelly Schlake, Atlantic Motor Supply, NAPA helped award all the winners with 75 trophies. The Best of Show Award went to Keith Cooper for his 1937 Ford H Custom.

The Bags Tournament, sponsored by Megan Roberts, State Farm, and Fajen Lumber, had over 64 teams registered. The 50/50 raffle was won by local resident Heidi Hinman, with $781 in AtlantiCash.

You can find all the results from AtlanticFest on www.AtlanticIowa.com. AtlanticFest 2016 will be held Saturday, August 13th, 2016. If you have questions, comments or want to be a part of the planning in 2016, contact the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce at 712-243-3017 or e-mail: chamber@atlanticiowa.com.