The Handle Bar

06/22/2026

06/21/2026

Wow, Atwater... just WOW.

What an unbelievable turnout for Round 2!
Thank you to every single person who came out, checked out the cars, rocked out with the **Jake Nelson Band**, and made our town's 150th celebration a weekend for the history books. We are so incredibly proud to be a part of this community. 🙌❤️

🛑 **SUNDAY CLOSURE NOTICE:** 🛑

Our rockstar staff worked their tails off to keep the drinks flowing all weekend long, so
**The Handle Bar will be CLOSED today (Sunday)**.

Happy father's day!

We are currently resting up, hydrating, and regenerating our energy so we can be back at 100% to serve you all next week! 🔋😂

🗓️ **We will reopen on Monday at 11:00 AM sharp!**

Drop your favorite photos or memories from the weekend in the comments below—we’d love to see them while we recover on the couch! 👇✨

06/20/2026

🤯 WOW. Atwater, you absolutely showed out for Day 1!🤯

Thank you to everyone who packed the streets last night for the Johnny Holm Band—what an unbelievable way to kick off our 150th celebration!

But guess what? We are just getting started.
Who is ready for Day 2?! 🍻🔥
Here is what’s on deck at **The Handle Bar** today to keep the party moving:

🏎️ **Car Show 10:30& 11:30Buck:** Come down, check out the sweet rides, grab a cold drink, and soak in the festival vibes!

🎸 Saturday Street Dance (7:00 PM - 11:00 PM): Tonight, we are bringing out the powerhouse Jake Nelson Music accompanied by his full Band to keep the 150-year bash rocking with the ultimate country-rock party! 🤠🔥

💵 **Cover is JUST $5 at the door!**
Grab your crew, rest those legs from last night, and let's do it all over again. See you at the bar! 🥂

06/19/2026

🚨 TICKETING UPDATE — LESS THAN 50 LEFT! 🚨

We are officially less than 24 hours away from the biggest street dance in Atwater history! 🙌
If you want to see the **Johnny Holm Band** tonight and save some cash, you need to act **NOW**. We have **UNDER 50** pre-sale tickets left at The Handle Bar.

⏰ Pre-sales close strictly at **NOON TODAY** (or whenever these last few sell out).

💵 **Pre-sale Price:** $10
💵 **Gate Price:** $15

DON'T SAY WE DIDN'T WARN YA!!!

06/17/2026

❤️ A MASSIVE SHOUTOUT TO the Atwater Festival Committee, the countless VOLUNTEERS & The Handle Bar staff! ❤️

Planning a regular festival is tough, but planning a ✨️150-Year Celebration✨️
is a monumental task.

There are so many people working tirelessly behind the scenes right now—hanging banners, coordinating vendors, setting up stages, and handling a million moving pieces.
A lot of this hard work goes unseen, but we see you, we appreciate you, and we know how much heart you are putting into making this historic milestone unforgettable for our community. 🙌✨

The best way we can thank them?
By showing up, packing the town, and making some noise!
Let's reward all their hard work by making this the biggest, best weekend Atwater has ever seen.

🎟️ **FRIDAY (Johnny Holm Band): Grab those limited $10 pre-sale tickets before they hit $15 at the gate!

💵 **SATURDAY (Jake Nelson Band):** Just a $5 cover at the door to keep the 150th bash rolling!

To everyone working hard to get things done: THANK YOU. Now, let’s get ready to celebrate! 🍻🎉

06/17/2026

We are just days away from the biggest weekend of the year!
The Handle Bar has your back brining you a second live music night The Powerhouse of Country Rock himself
🎸SATURDAY NIGHT: Jake Nelson Music (7:00PM - 11:00PM)

💵 Cover is just $5 at the door!
Grab a cold drink, round up the crew, and let’s keep the birthday bash going strong.

A century and a half in the making calls for an unforgettable weekend.
Tag your friends in the comments, clear your calendar, and let's pack the town! 👇

06/17/2026

🚨 PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE GOING FAST!🚨

The countdown is officially ON for Atwater's 150th Birthday Bash, and the hype for Friday night with the Johnny Holm Band is unreal. 🔥

💵 Secure yours now for just $10 and save yourself some cash before the price goes up to $15 at the gate!

We are fixing to pack the streets like never before! 💃🕺
Grab your crew, grab your dancing shoes, and lock in your tickets TODAY!

🎟️ **Get your pre-sale tickets here: At The Handle Bar or any Atwater Festival Committee member by NOON Friday!
🗓️Johnny Holm band is Friday, June 19th | ⏰ 9PM – 12AM
📍In front of The Handle Bar

06/17/2026

06/15/2026