Press release:
Downtown Batavia – “Bring Your Feet Downtown” to the Batavia Business Improvement District’s 11th Annual “Summer in the City” Festival in beautiful Downtown Batavia from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16.
More than 5,000 people attend this event annually – rain or shine.
There will be more than 65 vendors. Food concessions will be serving: BBQ, hot dogs, hamburgers, fried dough, lobster rolls, pizza, pulled pork sandwiches, and ice cream and lots more delicious treats.
Artists and crafts persons will have several booths featuring a variety of artwork, furniture, jewelry and unique clothing and gifts for sale.
A super entertainment lineup throughout the afternoon and evening on the Main Stage located on Main Street near Wendy’s.
- Corfu Pembroke Community Band starts things off at 11 a.m.
- Old Hippies with favorites from the '60s and '70s (12-1 p.m.)
- Area Dance Groups (1-2 p.m.)
- BHS Trumpet Ensemble ( 2-3 p.m.)
- Terry “Elvis” Buchwald will be rock’n' Downtown ( 4- 6 p.m.)
- The headliner: Mitty & The Followers will have everyone dancing to their MoTown and R&B sounds ( 7-9 p.m.)
KidsZone is bigger and better with five bounce houses, games, face painting and lots more for the entire family throughout the day. The Zone will be located on Court Street.
A Super Car Cruise and Motorcycle Alley for car and cycle enthusiasts with over 400 vehicles of all kinds. This includes vans and trucks. Parking will be on Main, Bank, Center and Jackson streets.
For runners and walkers the 33rd Donald R. Carroll 5K Race & Walk will take place at 9 a.m. on Bank Street. Registration is 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Register online at: DonCarrollrace.com
*** New this year -- Chalk Art Fest with artists creating unique artwork on Downtown Batavia’s streets. Artists will begin their masterpieces on Friday, Aug.15th at 5 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 16. Prizes will be awarded. Contact: leanna@vibrantbatavia.com
Be healthy at United Memorial Medical Center’s Health Fair under the big tent on East Main Street featuring all kinds of heathy lifestyle tips and testing.
For more information Call 585-344-0900 or visit the B.I.D. Web site at www.downtownbataviany.com
