(Atlantic) For the first time, Produce in the Park is offering online pre-ordering with drive-through pick-up. Customers who place orders by Tuesday night will be able to drive through the market and pick up their orders on Thursday between 3:40 and 6:00 PM. The online store can be found at www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com or by visiting @ProduceInThePark on Facebook.
This new purchasing option allows customers to spend time browsing items and pick up purchases without coming into contact with other customers. This feature is being implemented to help customers keep distance during COVID-19.
Produce in the Park has historically served as a community-gathering place, providing live music, activities, yard games with Parks & Rec, and more. However, in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 the Governor has prohibited Iowa farmers markets from allowing musical performances, children’s activities, contests and other entertainment, or organized activities. Common seating areas are also prohibited, and customers and vendors must follow public health guidelines regarding distancing and hygiene.
“The city park is such a great place to hang out, but this just isn’t the year to linger,” commented Market Manager Brigham Hoegh. “This year, it’s all about making sure customers have safe access to local food and farm products. The online pre-ordering system is a great way to keep our vendors and community safe, and provide a convenient service to our customers.”
In addition to the online pre-ordering system, Produce in the Park is introducing a number of changes to keep customers and vendors safe, and to comply with the Governor’s requirements for farmers markets. Produce in the Park is requesting customers’ patience and support in keeping the market as safe as possible for all customers and vendors.
Customer Requests:
- If you are ill or have been in the past three days, PLEASE DO NOT attend the market.
- Masks are strongly encouraged.
- Only 1 person per household should attend the market.
- Please maintain a distance of six feet between yourself and all other people at the market.
- Please do your best to make arrangements for children under the age of 16.
- No pets (service animals exempt).
- You will not be able to handle products. Please maintain 6 foot distance from vendors & other customers, and point to what item you would like. The vendor will select and bag for you.
New Market Set Up:
In order to keep customers and vendors safely distanced, Produce in the Park is rearranging vendors such that all vendors will be set up along 6th Street between Poplar and Chestnut. Pre-order drive-through customers will enter the market from Poplar Street, and walk-up customers are asked to park along the East side of the park on Chestnut street.
Produce in the Park Dates and Times:
- Produce in the Park is open Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 PM in the Atlantic City Park, 10 W 7th Street. From June 4 through September 24.
- Pre-market drive-up shopping is available for at-risk customers from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. During this hour, customers at high risk of COVID-19, who are unable to shop online, can drive through the market and pay with cash or check without leaving their vehicles. This service will be offered first come first served.
Thank you to 2020 sponsors 1st Whitney Bank and Trust, Cass County Health System, Deter Motors, Cass County Tourism, Atlantic Community Promotion Commission, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, and Lindeman Tractor.
