ATLANTIC, IA (August 9, 2026) – Inspired by the Perseid Meteor Shower (best seen the night of August 12), Produce in the Park is celebrating MEATeor Shower Night August 13. All things “meat” and “meteor shower”-related will be recognized in an evening full of food and space-themed fun.
A key part of MEATeor Shower night is the meats. Hoopy Hollow Ranch, Brun Ko Farm, Hansen Family Homestead, and Noble Provisions are regular Produce in the Park vendors who sell quality lamb, beef, pork, and chicken in a variety of cuts. Local meats from these businesses give the “meat” in MEATeor Shower Night a personal meaning.
In addition to shopping from meat and other vendors, community members are invited to relax with the kids free YMCA bounce house and music entertainment by Sarah Selders, as well as other space-themed activities.
Produce in the Park platforms food trucks every week. Food trucks serving the August 13 market include Tikka Talk with their rich menu of Indian cuisine, B&D’s Homemade Ice Cream, Lucky Wife Wine Slushies and Hy-Vee of Atlantic grilling burgers, hotdogs, and steaks.
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 the month of 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.
Produce in the Park is held every Thursday evening in the 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) and Double Up Food Bucks, which provide two-for-one produce coupons for any produce purchased at the farmers market with a SNAP/EBT or SUN Bucks card. Recipients of SUN Bucks are reminded that the funds expire 122 days after distribution.
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.
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