AtlanticFest, presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, will be held Saturday, August 8, rain or shine. AtlanticFest is the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce’s largest annual fundraiser.

“AtlanticFest is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Chamber. Our sponsors help cover a lot of the costs of the event, allowing us to raise funds through registration fees, pop stand sales and raffle ticket sales. We use the proceeds from AtlanticFest to support Chamber programs, business initiatives and community events throughout the year. We’re grateful for our partnership with First Whitney Bank and the experience AtlanticFest offers the community,” said Kelsey Beschorner, Executive Director of the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce.

Downtown Atlantic will be filled with fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Activities begin early Saturday morning and continue throughout the afternoon. Start your day with a pancake breakfast or the annual Fun Run. There will be crafters from all over Southwest Iowa, as well as some of the best food vendors to satisfy any appetite. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, pedal pulls, train rides and games throughout City Park. The 28th Annual Car Show and 12th Annual Motorcycle Show will also return this year.

The entertainment lineup begins with a Cass County Sheriff’s Office K-9 demonstration from 10 to 11 a.m. Live music by the Randy Burk Duo follows from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Atlantic’s Got Talent closes out the afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m.

The 5th Annual Bags Tournament will return to City Park. Teams of two can enter for $50 to compete for guaranteed prizes of $500, $300 and $200. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the City Park shelter.

Day-of registrations are accepted for the car show, motorcycle show, Fun Run and Bags Tournament. Event maps and other AtlanticFest information will be available at the Chamber booth in City Park. For a full schedule of AtlanticFest events, visit www.atlanticiowa.com/atlanticfest.

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce extends its sincere thanks to presenting sponsor First Whitney Bank & Trust and the many businesses and organizations whose support helps make AtlanticFest possible each year: AM Cohron & Son, Armour Insurance, Atlantic Ag & Auto-Carquest, Atlantic Municipal Utilities, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Budget Blinds, Camblin Mechanical, Camblin Plumbing & Heating, Community 1st Credit Union, Coyote Willow Wind, Jazzercise Atlantic, McAtee Tire, Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Roland Funeral Service, Rolling Hills Bank & Trust, Salute Gymnastics and the Wiota Steakhouse.

AtlanticFest, presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, will be held Saturday, August 8, 2026, rain or shine. The annual community celebration serves as a fundraiser for the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce and brings together families, businesses, organizations, and visitors from across the region for a full day of activities and entertainment.

“AtlanticFest continues to be one of the Chamber’s largest and most impactful events each year,” said Kelsey Beschorner, Executive Director of the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce. “The support from our sponsors, volunteers, and community allows us to create a fun event for all ages while also helping fund future Chamber programs, business initiatives, and community events throughout the year.”

Downtown Atlantic will once again be filled with activities for the whole family. Attendees can start the morning with a Hy-Vee pancake breakfast or participate in the Fun Run, presented by Cass Health, featuring both a 2K walk/run and 5K run. Visitors can also explore the 28th Annual Car Show, presented by Gregg Young of Atlantic, and 11th Annual Motorcycle Show. There will also be a variety of activity and craft booths to browse, food vendors to explore, and live entertainment to enjoy throughout the day.

Families can head to City Park for kids’ games, bounce houses, pedal pulls, and the annual bags tournament. With events and activities happening throughout downtown, AtlanticFest offers something for everyone.

Preregistration for the Car Show, Motorcycle Show, Fun Run, and Bags Tournament is open now, with day-of registration also available. Registration for craft and food vendors is also currently being accepted until August 3rd. To register for any activity or learn more about the event, visit https://www.atlanticiowa.com/atlanticfest/, email chamber@atlanticiowa.com, or call the Chamber office at 712-243-3017.

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce thanks presenting sponsor First Whitney Bank & Trust, along with the many community partners whose support helps make AtlanticFest possible each year, including: AM Cohron & Son, Atlantic Municipal Utilities, Cass Health, Coyote Willow Wind, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Nishna Valley Family YMCA, Armour Insurance, Salute Gymnastics, Jazzercise Atlantic, Budget Blinds, Brown’s Shoe Fit, Gregg Young of Atlantic, Atlantic Ag & Auto, Camblin Mechanical, McAtee Tire, Rolling Hills Bank & Trust, Wiota Steakhouse, and Camblin Plumbing & Heating.