(Atlantic) Atlantic’s first farmers market of the season is this Thursday, June 4, from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Atlantic City Park (10 W. 7th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022), and vendors are ready for opening day. Produce in the Park vendors sell locally made and homegrown products.
According to the press release, the theme of the June 4 market is farm-to-table, and Noble Provisions is modeling this theme by grilling burgers at the market. Noble Provisions is a multigenerational farm family and a meat vendor at Produce in the Park. In addition to selling grilled burgers on June 4, Noble Provisions will also sell meat at their farmers market booth.
To celebrate farm-to-table, Brun Ko Farm is bringing a piece of their farm to a table at the park. Brun Ko will be providing a radish-harvesting activity to highlight the day’s featured produce, radishes, and give market visitors the chance to dig in the dirt and harvest radishes themselves.
Crowd favorite, The Prairie Gators Band, will perform at Produce in the Park on June 4, showcasing upbeat live music that blends Cajun folk, gospel, and bluegrass, thanks to summer music sponsor Rolling Hills Bank. Additional free entertainment for kids is scheduled for June 4
includes a free bounce house provided by sponsor Nishna Valley YMCA, and a free lawnmower train ride by sponsor Community 1st Credit Union.
Produce in the Park is able to support its many vendors through the market season via sponsorships. Businesses and organizations supporting Produce in the Park as an annual Sponsors for the 2026-2027 season include the City of Atlantic, First Whitney Bank & Trust, Cass Health, Atlantic Hy-Vee, Cass County Tourism, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, Gregg Young Chevrolet of Atlantic, and the Nishna Valley YMCA. Sponsors for the month of June includes Community 1st Credit Union and Atlantic United Church of Christ.
Produce in the Park is held every Thursday evening in Atlantic City Park from 4:30–6:30 PM from June through September. All are welcome, and admission is free. The market accepts SNAP/EBT, SUN Bucks (Summer EBT available to children). For more information on SUN Bucks, visit https://hhs.iowa.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/sun-bucks. Produce in The Park also accepts Double Up Food Bucks, which are 2-for-1 produce coupons available to SNAP/EBT and Summer EBT recipients. For more information on Double Up Food Bucks, visit https://www.iowahealthieststate.com/doubleup.
June 4 Vendors:
Vendors selling fresh produce and food products include:
● Bridgewater Farm – strawberries, carrots, leafy greens, asparagus, radishes, and more
● Brun Ko Farm – produce including leafy greens, radishes, green onions; starter plants –
herbs and tomatoes, chicken, eggs
● Fire and Flour – breads, muffins, cookies
● Harrisdale Farmstead – produce
● Hoopy Hallow Ranch – lamb, beef, duck eggs, chicken eggs
● Mary’s Most Asked For Potato Salad
● Noble Provisions – beef and pork
● Piper’s Brae Farm- aroniaberries and aroniaberry jam
● Renander Farms- cinnamon rolls, fruit crisps, breads, sweet breads, cookies, pie
● The Kringle Man- Danish kringle and pastries
Vendors selling plants and craft products include:
● Dragonfly Creations – candles, wax melts, and beauty products
● Imagine Garden Gifts – garden decor and potted plants
● Juj’n Juj’n Leather – hand-crafted leather accessories
● MAS Art – original art with prints and greeting cards
● Noble & Wet – bath and body products
● Outfitters Plus – Local school apparel
● Paige’s Pieces – Crafts and home decorations
● Rolling Acres Greenhouse – flowers and food plants
● Windy Hill Compost – compost
June 4 Food Trucks:
● Noble Provisions – grilled burger meals
● Pim’s Thai
● Lucky Wife Wine Slushies
Produce in the Park continues to accept vendor and sponsor applications for summer markets in the Atlantic City Park. Applications can be completed online at www.ProduceInTheParkAtlanticIowa.com, and printed copies are available at the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce (102 Chestnut St., Atlantic, IA 50022). Produce in the Park welcomes vendors selling handmade or homegrown products, including local foods and baked goods, crafts, art, decorations, and plants.
For the latest information on all Produce in the Park markets, follow Produce in the Park on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ProduceInThePark) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/produceintheparkatlanticia/).
