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Downtown Batavia Public Market

By Daniel Crofts

The Batavia Business Improvement District's Public Market Committee is sponsoring the fourth annual Downtown Batavia Public Market, which takes place from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. every Thursday at the corner of Ellicott (Route 63) and Center streets.

Locally grown and made baked goods, fruits, veggies, cheese, maple syrup, flowers, herbs and more will be for sale. Jackson Street Grill/Belladessa's will be offering lunch, including food and beverages on sale from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

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Friday Night in the Square concerts begin June 18

By Billie Owens

The 13th annual "Friday Night in the Square" concert series begins June 18 and ends Aug. 27.

The free, public concerts take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in Jackson Square in Downtown Batavia, located in the alleyway of Jackson or Center streets. Bring your own seating. Food and refreshments will be available for sale. If it's raining, venue changes to Batavia City Centre, inside the mall.

"Friday Night in the Square" is sponsored by the Downtown Business Improvement District. For information on this or any other downtown event, contact BID Director Don Burkel. Visit on the web at <www.downtownbataviany.com>.

Here's the lineup folks:

  • June 18 -- The Bedrock Boys (polka)
  • June 25 -- Jack Civietto (Sinatra)
  • July 2 -- Ramblers (variety)
  • July 9 -- Ghost Riders (country)
  • July 16 -- Bluesway Jam (blues)
  • July 23 -- Red Creek (rock)
  • July 30 -- Stone Row (Celtic rock)
  • Aug. 6 -- OHMS Band (rock)
  • Aug. 13 -- The Formula (Italian)
  • Aug. 20 -- Phoenix (country)
  • Aug. 27 -- John Cole Blues Band (blues)

BID holds "Friend Raiser" on Oct. 8

By Billie Owens

The downtown Batavia Business Improvement District will host its second annual "Friend Raiser" from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6.

It's at 
City Church Generation Center, located at 
15 Center St., across from the Smoke House restaurant.

Citizens and members are cordially invited to attend this informal gathering to share thoughts and provide new ideas for downtown Batavia and the organization. It's also an opportunity to learn about future plans.

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Thursday Sept. 17 is last day for Downtown Batavia Public Market

By Billie Owens

Due to popular demand, the Downtown Batavia Public Market has extended its season one more Thursday. The market’s last day will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. It is centrally located at Ellicott and Center streets in downtown Batavia.

The market will be offering fresh corn, tomatoes, peaches, baked goods, cheese, flowers, honey, maple syrup and lots more. Support the downtown that supports your community.

Sponsored by: Batavia Business Improvement District Public Market Committee.

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