Batavia MainStreet Last Call for Farmers' Market Seasonal Vendors
5-26-05

Batavia, IL: Batavia MainStreet invites area growers and producers to apply for a seasonal space at the 2005 Batavia Farmers’ Market. The market kicks off June 18th and runs Saturdays from 8 am – Noon until October 8th on S. Water Street between Wilson Street and First Street in downtown Batavia. The Batavia Farmers’ Market is proudly presented by Batavia MainStreet and sponsored by Harris Bank and Quarry Stone Pond Condominiums.

The 2005 Market welcomes back popular returning vendors: Paw Paw Farms (Michigan Fruits), M & D Farms (flowers and produce), Stojan’s Vegetables, Farm Direct Black Angus, Erehwon Farms (perennial plants, flowers and herbs), Smiling Fox’s Pepper Company, Watkins Home Products, and Great Harvest Bread Company. A new addition to the Market this year is Timber Creek Farms, which will feature organic dairy products, beverages and fruits by the case. Market applications may be requested by calling (630) 761-3528 or by visiting the Batavia MainStreet website at www.downtownbatavia.com. The cost of an annual space is $175 for one space and $250 for a double space. Weekly market participants may also participate at a cost of $15 for a single space or $25 for a double space if space is available.

New this year at the market will be the addition of themed weeks on the south end of S. Water Street. The traditional Farmers’ Market will remain in the same location with the addition of an “Artists Alley” and “Crafters Court” at the south end of the market to increase pedestrian traffic and sales at the market. Also featured is the “Community Corridor” on July 9th, “Batavia Restaurant Row” on August 6th, a “Kids Day” on September 3rd and a “Business Boulevard” on October 1st. The cost for a south market space is $15 for a single parking space. Pre-registration at least one week prior to market participation is highly suggested due to limited space. Contact (630) 761-3528 or email farmersmarket@downtownbatavia.com to receive an application or download a form at www.downtownbatavia.com.

Volunteers are needed to make the market a continued success. Market Manager Mike Hoffman is holding a meeting for interested market volunteers on Tuesday May 31st at 7:30 p.m. at the Batavia MainStreet office (2 E. Wilson St.). Musicians are also needed; interested persons should contact Mike Hoffman at farmersmarket@downtownbatavia.com or call the MainStreet office at 761-3528.

The Batavia MainStreet Program is one of 58 not-for-profit, community based organizations in the state of Illinois. The mission of Batavia MainStreet is to enhance the identity of Batavia’s downtown area as the heart of our community. MainStreet members work through the four points: Design, Economic Restructuring, Organization and Promotion to improve the downtown district. MainStreet volunteers believe the revitalization of Downtown Batavia is essential to our community’s sense of pride, place, and heritage for this and future generations. For more information Batavia MainStreet or to volunteer on any of their four committees: Design, Economic Restructuring, Organization or Promotion, please contact the office at (630) 761-3528 or email britta@downtownbatavia.com.