ATLANTIC, IA (December 14, 2022) – Produce in the Park’s Christmas Market is now accepting pre-orders through December 20 at www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com, and shoppers will find new vendors offering pre-ordering. Pre-ordering is now available from customer-favorite dessert vendor, Frosting Inc., as well as new vendors Spirits of the Faire (gourmet hot cocoa), Unicorn Clouds (freeze-dried candies), Holaday Baking (dinner rolls, hot cocoa bombs, Trojan Christmas ornaments), and Zipp’s Pizzaria (frozen pizzas). While these are the latest vendors to offer pre-ordered products for holiday markets, many vendors who have offered pre-ordering for the past few years are expanding offerings.

Frosting Inc. is selling cookie decorating kits for Christmas Market.

Brun Ko Farm recently began offering chicken, smoked ham lunch meat, smoked sausage links, bacon, and brat patties. Noble Provisions and Bridgewater Farm have both set up their own online stores in the past year, which showcase their comprehensive product offerings. Noble Provisions sells beef and pork and is selling gift boxes and gift certificates this season. Bridgewater Farm sells organic vegetables, eggs, and meat. Bridgewater Farm vegetables available for Christmas Market include carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, potatoes, and leafy greens. Smudge is offering pre-ordering for their most popular new seasonal shower steamers, hand soaps, and candles—including those in scent Mountain Pine, the official scent of Christmas Market.

Other vendors offering optional pre-ordering for Christmas Market include The Kringleman (Danish pastries, cinnamon rolls, and more), Rolling Acres Farm (squash), Corn 4 a Cause (popcorn on the cob), Johnna Joy Designs (jewelry, art prints), Sweet Sisters Vegan (health and beauty products), and Atlantic Atlas Cinema (gourmet popcorn). While most vendors offer both preordering and in-person shopping, Miss NiNi’s Fine Desserts (cheesecakes, pies, chocolate tortes, and cookies) is only offering pre-ordered products.

Pre-ordering is encouraged for customers who want to plan on a particular food item, or customers who are short on time to shop at the market. Drive through pickup will be available at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA, the location of Christmas Market.

Christmas Market will be held on Thursday, December 22 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA. There is no cost to enter, and the YMCA will offer free bounce house and craft activities for kids during the market.

Produce in the Park continues to accept vendor applications to Christmas Market and other holiday farmers markets (Sweetheart Market Feb. 11, and Spring Celebration Market April 6). For more information visit produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com or contact Market Manager Brigham Hoegh at produceintheparkatlanticiowa@gmail.com or 712-249-5870.

Christmas Market is sponsored by the Atlantic Community Promotion Commission, Cass County Tourism, Deter Motor Co., First Whitney Bank and Trust, Cass Health, Meyer and Gross Real Estate, and the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce.