(Atlantic, Iowa) – 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. Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Program Director Kelsey Beschorner, says “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 raffle ticket sales. We use the funds from AtlanticFest to continue to grow community events while also supporting business-based programs.”

Downtown Atlantic, she says, 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, face painting, pedal pulls, and games throughout City Park. The 26th Annual Car Show and 10th Annual Motorcycle Show will be taking place once again this year. New this year, Dirt Road Divide will fill Chestnut Street will live music from 11-3PM.

The 3rd Annual Bag Tournament will return to City Park. Teams of two can enter for $50 and try their chance to win $500, $300 or $200 guaranteed. Registration begins at 10 AM at the City Park Shelter.

AtlanticFest file photos courtesy the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce.

Day-of registrations are accepted for events including: car show, motorcycle show, road race and bags tournament. Maps of the event, Atlantic merchandise and more will be available at the Chamber booth in City Park. To learn more about AtlanticFest, visit www.atlanticiowa.com.

Beschorner says the Chamber thanks their partners for making the event possible. Those partners include: First Whitney Bank & Trust; A.M. Cohron & Son; Gregg Young- Atlantic; Atlantic Municipal Utilities; Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling; Armour Insurance; Brocker, Karns & Karns; Brown’s Shoe Fit; Camblin Plumbing & Heating; The Downtowner Cafe; McAtee Tire; Nishna Valley Family YMCA; Roland Funeral Home; Rolling Hills Bank; Rush, CPA & Associates; Salute Gymnastics, and the Wiota Steakhouse.