(Atlantic, Iowa) – AtlanticFest, presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, will be held Saturday, August 13th rain or shine. Officials with the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce say AtlanticFest is an annual festival that serves as a fundraiser for the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. According to Bailey Smith, Executive Director at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, “AtlanticFest is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Chamber. Our sponsors 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. We love this partnership with First Whitney Bank and the experience AtlanticFest offers the community. It also gives us the chance to support local businesses and civic organizations,”

Smith says downtown Atlantic will be filled with fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come early and start the day with a pancake breakfast or a run/walk in the Annual Road Race with chip timing. 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 bounce houses and games throughout City Park. The 24th Annual Car Show and 8th Annual Motorcycle Show will be taking place once again this year. And with free entertainment throughout the day, you can’t go wrong.

Baily said also, a bags tournament has been added to the fun this year and will be held in City Park. Enter a team of two for $50 and try your chance to win $500, $300 or $200 guaranteed. Alcoholic beverages will be available for sale. No outside coolers or beverages will be permitted.

Preregistration for the Car Show, Motorcycle Show, Road Race and Bags Tournament is going on right now, with day-of registration accepted. Registration to be a craft or food vendor are being accepted now through August 8th. To register for any activity, visit www.atlanticiowa.com, email chamber@atlanticiowa.com or call the Chamber office at 712-243-3017.

AtlanticFest is sponsored in partnership with: First Whitney Bank & Trust; The Atlantic Community Promotion Commission; Atlantic Parks & Recreation; A.M. Cohron & Son; Armour Insurance; Atlantic Business & Professional Women; Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Atlantic Home Realty; Atlantic Municipal Utilities; Brocker, Karns & Karns; Brown Electric; Brown’s Shoe Fit; Deter Motor Company; Downtowner Café & Catering; Lindeman Tractor; McAtee Tire; McDermott & Son Roofing; Nishna Valley Family YMCA; R/T Motors, Inc.; Roland Funeral Home; Rolling Hills Bank & Trust; Rush, CPA & Associates; Salute Gymnastics; TW Auto Sales, and the Wiota Steakhouse.