AtlanticFest, presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, will be held Saturday, August 10th rain or shine. AtlanticFest is an annual festival that serves as a fundraiser for the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce says “We are so thankful to have so many generous sponsors and community members to help make this event our biggest annual fundraiser for the Chamber. Our sponsorships help cover a lot of the costs of the event, allowing us to raise funds through registration fees, pop stand sales and the 50/50 raffle. We use the funds from AtlanticFest to continue to grow community events while also supporting business-based programs. AtlanticFest is a great event where people can spend the day with the community while supporting local businesses, civic organizations and the Chamber.”

Bailey said also, downtown Atlantic will be filled with fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come early and enjoy a pancake breakfast or start the day off with a run through Schildberg Recreation Area in the Annual Road Race with chip timing coming back this year. The Annual Tractor Ride will also be taking place, kicking off at the Cass County Fair Grounds at 8 AM. There will be crafters from all over Southwest Iowa, as well as some of the best food vendors to help satisfy any appetite. Kids can enjoy the pony rides and bounce house and again this year, a family Carnival. The 21st Annual Car Show and Motorcycle Show will be taking place once again this year. And with free entertainment throughout the day, you can’t go wrong.

Registrations for the Car Show, Motorcycle Show and Road Race are going on now or you may show up the day of. If you are interested in being a part of AtlanticFest, please visit www.atlanticiowa.com or call the Chamber at 712-243-3017.

The Chamber thanks its Proud Partners: First Whitney Bank; A.M Cohron & Son; Atlantic Municipal Utilities; Brown Electric; Casey’s General Store; Salute Gymnastics; Villa Dance; Dance Atlantic; Precision Concrete Services; Deter Motor Company; Nishna Valley YMCA; Rush, CPA & Associates; Connect-A-Dock; Cass County Health System; Atlantic Bottling Company; Benning Carpentry, LLC; HyVee; Brocker, Karns & Karns; Brown’s Shoe Fit; Gade Insurance; J&B Amusement; MAHLE Engine Components; Outfitters Outlet Store; R/T Motors, Inc.; Olsen’s Outdoor Power; Hanson’s Fine Jewelry; TW Auto Sales; Rolling Hills Bank & Trust; Lindeman Tractor; Dvorak Tire & Service; SeedPro North; Weirich Welding; Hepler Curbside Recycling & Sanitation; Cook Sanitation; Casey’s General Store; Roland Funeral Home; Airworks; Atlantic Business & Professional Women; Atlantic Home Realty; Atlantic Rock Island Inn & Suites; Downtowner Café & Catering Granny’s Kettle Korn and the Atlantic Community Promotion Commission.