Batavia, IL: The 11th Annual Batavia Farmers’ Market runs July through October and is sponsored by Harris, N.A., LaSalle Bank, and Quarry Stone Condominiums and presented by Batavia MainStreet. The 2006 Market features four themed weeks the first of each month at the south end of S. Water Street. The four theme weeks are located on the south end of the Market and also feature live music from 8 am – Noon. The four theme markets include: “Motorcycles at the Market,” July 1st organized by Nello’s Motorcycles, “European Market” August 5th, “Nature’s Showcase” on September 2 and “Business Boulevard” on October 7. Also featured is a community group “free” day at the Market Windmill City Fest weekend on July 8th.

Crafters are invited to register for the south market area any Saturday except the four themed weeks. Pre-registration at least one week prior to market participation is highly suggested due to limited space. Contact (630) 761-3528 or email britta@downtownbatavia.com to receive an application or download forms at www.downtownbatavia.com.

Batavia MainStreet reminds area growers and producers to apply for a space at the 2006 Batavia Farmers’ Market. The market kicks off July 1st and runs Saturdays from 8 am – Noon through October on S. Water Street (between Wilson Street and First Street) in downtown Batavia. Applications may be requested by calling the MainStreet office (630) 761-3528 or by emailing britta@downtownbatavia.com. The deadline for returning market participants to renew their space is Friday May 19th. The cost of an annual space is $175 for one parking space and $250 for a double parking space. Weekly market vendors may also participate for a fee of $15 for a single space or $25 for a double space if space is available. Weekly vendor registration deadline is June 9th.

Volunteer musical groups and serious musicians are needed for the first Saturdays of each month to provide live music and entertainment; interested persons should contact Britta McKenna at britta@downtownbatavia.com or call the MainStreet office to inquire about available dates.

The Market is organized by Batavia MainStreet and needs volunteers to assist with the Market each year. People interested in working a shift (3 hours – either open or close) once a month (4x for the season) are encouraged to call 761-3528 or email vicki_mitchell@comcast.net to inquire.

The Batavia MainStreet Program is one of 63 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.