AtlanticFest, presented by First Whitney Bank, will be held Saturday, August 11th, rain or shine. AtlanticFest is an annual festival that serves as a fundraiser for the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. Downtown Atlantic will be filled with fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come early and enjoy a pancake breakfast, or start the day off with a run through the Schildberg Recreation Area in the “Annual Road Race,” with chip timing coming back this year. The Annual Tractor Ride will also be taking place, kicking off at the Cass County Fair Grounds at 8-a.m.. There will be crafters from all over Southwest Iowa, as well as some of the best food vendors to help satisfy any appetite. New this year, kids and families can enjoy a Carnival or jump in the bounce houses. The 20th Annual Car Show and Motorcycle Show will be taking place once again this year. And, there’s free entertainment throughout the day.

Pre-Registration for the Car Show, Motorcycle Show, Road Race and Tractor Ride is going on now through July 27th, at noon. Registration for Craft and Food Vendors is happening now through August 1st at noon. If you are interested in being a part of AtlanticFest, please visit www.atlanticiowa.com or call the Chamber at 712-243-3017.