ATLANTIC, IA – Market Manager Brigham Hoege reports Produce in the Park will welcome two new food trucks to the park this Thursday, August 18. Reyes Tamales and Soulshine are both much anticipated food vendors. Soulshine operates with the motto, “If we don’t think our food will make your soul shine, we won’t serve it.” On August 18, Soulshine will be selling a variety of gourmet hot dogs and BBQ-inspired foods, such as mac and cheese topped with smoked pulled pork, chili dogs, and hot dogs topped with BBQ and mac and cheese, in addition to traditional smoked pulled pork sandwiches and hot dog kids’ meals.

Reyes Tamales will be selling their homemade tamales in pork, chicken, and veggie (a customer favorite), along with refreshing cold drinks made with fresh produce (cucumber and pineapple are expected). While tamales will make
for a delicious meal Thursday evening, Arturo also sells them wrapped up and ready for the freezer (tamales freeze well and are easy to re-heat weeks later).

Family business Reyes Tamales will be selling tamales and refreshing drinks at Produce in the Park on August 18

In addition to fabulous food vendors, this week Produce in the Park offers a free concert in the park by Jason Reed, and Guest Chef LaVon Eblen will be providing free samples of Caprese Salad on a Stick. Caprese Salad is a simple, delicious salad made with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. The salad will be served on a stick in celebration of State Fair time.

Fresh, local produce at park this week includes tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, onions, garlic, eggplant, peppers, and more. Vendors will also be selling local meat (chicken, beef, pork, and lamb), honey, farmfresh eggs, popcorn, fresh-squeezed lemonade, pastries and desserts, and a variety of crafts, plants, and jewelry. Activities at the park this week include a park scavenger hunt, yard games, and water games.

Details for Produce in the Park August 18
Time: 4:30-6:30 PM
Location: Atlantic City Park (10 W. 7th St. Atlantic, IA 50022)
Live Music: Jason Reed
Food Trucks: Reyes Tamales, Soulshine Food Truck
Activities: Yard games and more with Atlantic Parks and Recreation, Scavenger hunt with Produce in the Park
Fresh local produce: Tomatoes, Zucchini, Cucumbers, Onions, Garlic, and more!
Guest Chef: LaVon Eblen will be serving Caprese Salad on a Stick
Fresh Produce: Tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, onions, garlic, Meats: Beef, pork, lamb, chicken
Staples: Honey, farm-fresh eggs, granola
Treats: Kringle, pastries, fresh-squeezed lemonade, popcorn
Crafts and More: Jewelry, candles and melts, bath salts, art prints, plants
Free drawing for Mums (donated by Sue’s Country Garden) and farm-fresh eggs (sponsored by the Cass
County Local Food Policy Council)

Payment methods accepted: All vendors accept cash. Many accept credit cards, Venmo, and Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Senior and WIC checks. All qualifying food vendors accept SNAP/EBT (also known as food stamps). All fresh produce vendors both accept and distribute Double Up Food Bucks (coupons given for SNAP/EBT purchases of fresh produce).

Produce in the Park August 2022 farmers markets are sponsored by the Atlantic Community Promotion Commission, Cass County Tourism, Cass Health, First Whitney Bank and Trust, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, and Deter Motor Co.
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For information on vending at the park, contact Market Manager Brigham Hoegh at produceintheparkatlanticiowa@gmail.com or 712-249-5870.