(Atlantic, Iowa) This year, September 11th falls on a Thursday, so Atlantic’s Produce in the Park farmers market’s theme this week is “Emergency Responders Night.” The 4:30-6:30 PM event at the Atlantic City Park this Thursday is designed to recognize the role emergency responders play in the local community. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department will be bringing their K9 dog, Chase, who has been trained to assist the team, along with a sheriff’s office vehicle and a drone display. The Atlantic Fire Department will be bringing a fire truck, and Erik Johnson will be sharing information on the Iowa United 1st Aid program and how area residents can support the program. The Atlantic Police Department and additional first responders are expected to also attend the event.
According to the Press release, In addition to local emergency responders, market attendees will find a free bounce house sponsored by the YMCA, live music by Jenna Nevs, face painting by Sarah Selders, and Pim’s Thai Food Truck serving pad thai, spicy chicken, dumplings, spring rolls, boba teas, and fruit chiller drinks.
Produce vendors at the park will be selling peppers (hot and sweet), green beans, tomatoes, onions, cabbage, zucchini, cucumbers, basil, and garlic. A favorite produce item this time of year is snack peppers, sweet little peppers that are a simple, easy snack.
In addition to fresh produce, this week’s farmers market offers local meat (pork and chicken), farm-fresh eggs, local honey, freeze-dried snacks (fruits, vegetables, and candy), and baked goods and desserts, along with arts and crafts vendors selling leather wallets and purses, earrings, paintings, cut and polished rocks, garden decorations and potted plants, compost, and more.
Visiting community organizations and sponsors at the park this week will include Healthy Cass County, Cass Health, NAMI Southwest Iowa, Iowa Army National Guard, Atlantic Public Library, Southwest Iowa Narcotics Anonymous, and more.
Produce in the Park is held in Atlantic City Park from 4:30 to 6:30 PM every Thursday from the beginning of June through the end of September. All are welcome, and admission is free of charge. The market accepts SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks for all qualifying food items.
Produce in the Park’s September farmers markets are made possible by support from Rush CPA, the City of Atlantic, First Whitney Bank & Trust, Gregg Young Chevrolet of Atlantic, Cass Health, Cass County Tourism, Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, and Nishna Valley Family YMCA.
Visitors to the farmers market on 9/11 are reminded that while the market ends at 6:30 PM, a Suicide Awareness Community Walk is being hosted at the Atlantic City Park at 7:00 PM by Cass Health, Healthy Cass County, and the Cass County Coalition for Mental Wellness.
Produce in the Park is now accepting applications for vendors and sponsors for their 2025-2026 Holiday Market Series. For details and applications, see www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com or email Ciara Hoegh, Market Manager, at produceintheparkatlanticiowa@gmail.com
For the latest market updates, follow Produce in the Park on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ProduceInThePark and Instagram at www.instagram.com/produceintheparkatlanticia/.
(Press Release Provided by Market Manager Ciara Hoegh)
