(Atlantic) Produce in the Park will celebrate MEATeor Shower Night on Thursday, August 13, inspired by the Perseid Meteor Shower.
The event will feature local meat vendors, offering lamb, beef, pork, and chicken.
The evening will also include a free YMCA bounce house, music by Sarah Selders, space-themed activities, and food trucks. Tikka Talk, B&D’s Homemade Ice Cream, Lucky Wife Wine Slushies, and Hy-Vee of Atlantic will be on hand, with Hy-Vee grilling burgers, hot dogs, and steaks.
Produce in the Park is held Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Atlantic City Park through September. Admission is free, and SNAP/EBT, SUN Bucks, and Double Up Food Bucks are accepted.
Businesses and organizations supporting Produce in the Park as 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 August include Community First Credit Union and Zion Integrated Behavioral Health Services.
Produce in the Park also thanks the local businesses around Atlantic City Park for their consistent help in organizing the weekly markets, which includes lending space and resources. These businesses include Smith Land Service, CADCO, Home Sweet Home Care, Kit Family Chiropractic, Property Connection Real Estate, and Edward Jones Investments (Kyler Morgan).
