(Atlantic) Produce in the Park will host its annual Sweetheart Market on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA in Atlantic.
The holiday farmers market will feature favorite area vendors along with family-friendly activities, including face painting and a free bounce house provided by the YMCA. The market’s featured winter vegetable will be the sweet potato. Healthy Cass County will host a “Sweet potato All-Stars” booth with a mini basketball game and sweet potato snacks, while Cass County Conservation will partner with Lori’s Unique Cards & Crafts to offer a free Valentine’s-making craft station using sweet potato stamps, sewing, and more.
Vendors will sell a variety of items including fresh produce, local meats, farm-fresh eggs, honey, jams, breads, freeze-dried snacks, and Valentine’s desserts such as heart-shaped cookies, cupcakes, kringle, and cinnamon rolls. Craft vendors will offer bath and body products, crocheted items, candles, seasonal décor, gifts, and potted plants.
The Pancake Man will serve all-you-can-eat pancakes during the market. Meal proceeds will benefit Cass County food pantries. The cost is $8 for adults ages 19 and older and $5 for children 18 and under. Admission to the market is free, and SNAP/EBT and Double Up Food Bucks are accepted for qualifying food items.
Applications are still being accepted for vendors and sponsors for the Holiday Market Series. More information is available at www.produceintheparkatlanticiowa.com.
