ATLANTIC, IA (January 24, 2025) – Sweetheart Market will be held at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA (1100 Maple St. Atlantic, IA 50022) on Saturday, February 8 from 10 AM to 1 PM. The Pancake Man will be serving all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, and drinks for $8 per adult and $5 per child (under 18), and the farmers market will have 30 vendors set up inside the YMCA. There is no cost to enter Sweetheart Market, and the YMCA will have a free bounce house set up for children attending the farmers market. The event’s theme is, “Bee Mine, Honey,” and the market will feature local honey vendors, as well as bee and honey information and activities from organizations including the Southwest Iowa Beekeepers and Cass County Extension. Sarah Selders will be selling bee and honey-themed face painting.

30 food and craft vendors will be at Sweetheart Market selling local food and handmade crafts. Food vendors will be offering honey, chicken, beef, lamb, local produce, sourdough bread, and lots of baked goods and desserts. Craft vendors will be selling goat milk soaps, candles, crocheted clothing and stuffed animals, seasonal home decorations, and much more.

Valentine couch pillows will be sold at Sweetheart Market

Sweetheart Market Vendor Lineup:

● Brenda’s Cookies & More/ Insights of Iowa – Cookies, sweet bread, bars, hot pads, towels, quilts, pillows
● Bridgewater Farm – Produce including greens, sweet potatoes
● Brun Ko Farm – Honey, chicken, lamb, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, garlic, spinach
● Dragonfly Creations – Candles, soaps, crafts, artwork
● Daily Bread – Sourdough loaves, cookie decorating kits, cookie painting kits, and baked goods, as well as Valentine play dough kits
● Denton Farms Soapery – Handmade soap, lotion, sugar scrubs, body butter, lip butter, wax melts
● Face Painting by Sarah – Honey and bee-themed face painting
● Frosting Inc. – Gourmet cupcakes and other baked goods
● Heaven’s Hands Crochet – Crocheted hats, scarves, fingerless gloves, sweaters, wraps, toys, home decor, and household items
● Imagine Garden Gift Store – Houseplants, fairy gardens, gifts, and garden decor
● Juj’n Juj’n and Mike Souder Original Art – Leatherwork and art
● The Kringleman – Danish Kringle, pastries, eclairs, krispies, letters, cream horns
● KookieNow with Mrs. Phippen – Kookies and homemade potpourri kitchen mix
● Mandy’s Sweet Tooth Confections – Fudge, decorated cookies and brownies, savory snacks for Super Bowl, and more
● Noble Provisions – Meat including honey bbq brats, honey bbq and honey sriracha beef sticks
● Oak Hill Honey – Honey
● Paige’s Pieces – Keychains, earrings, car hangers, signs, and more
● Pat’s Bats, Birds, and Squirrels – Bird houses and feeders, squirrel feeders, bat houses
● ReMakes Home Decor – Wood items, home decor, seasonal items
● Resin for Reason – Resin art, keychains, magnets, jewelry, trays
● Robin’s Unique Boutique – Upcycled denim jackets, tops, stocking caps and mittens, and more
● Shelbi Crochets – Crochet items for all ages, beaded products, cards, and more
● Studio Samantha Ignite Wonder Club – Prints, framed art, illustrated laptop/iPad cases, printed baby/toddler unisex clothing, greeting cards, illustrated drinking glasses, and sticker sheets
● Sweet Vale Creations – Soy candles, wax melts, car diffusers, and more
● Ter-Bear Honey – Honey
● A Witch Crafts – Artwork, crafts
● Wings of Love Sweetly Crafted – Baked goods and various crafts including cups, pens, and keychains
● Woodland Wildflower Apiary – Honey and beeswax products
● You’re So Cute Angels – Suncatchers angels, handmade soaps, crafts
● Your Forte – Specialty food and drink candles

All Produce in the Park farmers markets accept SNAP EBT, otherwise known as food stamps, for all qualifying food items. Proceeds from the pancake meal will be donated to Cass County food pantries.
The open hours for Sweetheart Market has been shifted earlier in the day due to the inclusion of the pancake breakfast. Previous flyers and coupons distributed by the Cass County Food Policy Council stated a later time.

Local organizations, including Cass County Tourism and Healthy Cass County, will be at the market sharing information about community events and opportunities. Sweetheart Market 2025 is sponsored by the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, Cass County Tourism, Cass Health, City of Atlantic, First Whitney Bank & Trust and Nishna Valley Family YMCA.