Batavia, IL: The Batavia MainStreet Economic Restructuring Committee has reworked “Boo Boo Days” sidewalk sale into “The Avenue Sidewalk Sale” on Saturday July 14th from 9 am – 4 pm. Bridge construction has made it inconvenient for downtown Batavia to hold the annual sidewalk sale, so this idea came from volunteers wanting to recreate the event in an area not impacted by construction. MainStreet encourages downtown merchants to sign up for a space on Rt. 31, either in front of an existing storefront or on the lawn at the Batavia Public Library. Space is set up for a 10’x10’ pop up tent and the cost to participate is $25, which goes into coop advertising for the event. Businesses should bring their own tent, table, chairs and engaging merchandise, food or services for sales or promotion.

Chairperson Addie Marconi of Bee-Attitudes Antiques invites area businesses to join in, “We invite all our neighbors on the Avenue to move out to the sidewalk and those not on the Avenue to come and join us for a day of fun and sales outdoors.” Marconi explains, “Our committee would like to see dozens of businesses participate.” Interested businesses and individuals may print out a registration form on the MainStreet website at www.downtownbatavia.com or can stop in Bee-Attitudes Antiques at 9 S Batavia Avenue or call 761-0813. The deadline to register is June 15th to be included in the coop advertising opportunities.

The Batavia MainStreet Program is one of 64 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.