What’s on your Summer bucket list? The best fest around, of course!
Windmill City Festival will return August 27-29 to downtown Batavia. After a hiatus last year because of the pandemic, this free festival is back and better than ever! Festival times are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29.
New this year is a special lineup of 18 bands on two stages! The Riverwalk Stage will be at the Peg Bond Center, 151 Island Avenue, overlooking the picturesque Depot Pond. The Comedy Vault Stage will set up in the 18 E. Wilson Street parking lot, and will be for the 21-and-older crowd, with a $5 daily cover charge.
Fest-goers won’t forget the array of blues, country, disco, hair, pop, R&B, jazz, karaoke, ska and rock cover bands. There will be a smattering of funk, soul, reggae, and hip hop in the mix, as well as bands geared for the kiddos.
Many family favorite traditions are returning, such as the popular Fire Hose Challenge, Golf Challenge, Pet Competition and Craft and Vintage Market. This won’t be a boring weekend with a massive outdoor water fight, whacking golf balls out over Depot Pond and(those balls float, and pets showing off their adorable best. Cute pooches and other lovable pets will compete to win Best Kisser, Best Trick, Highest Jump, Best Costume and Most Unusual awards. Register your pet at windmillcityfest.com today.
It’s the thrill of the hunt for a unique gift amid booths sporting unique and tantalizing hand-made crafts. The festival’s Craft & Vintage Market will be open from noon to 6 p.m. August 28 and 29 along the Batavia Riverwalk.
The windmillcityfest.org will provide all event details, to volunteer or to become a sponsor. For more information on our Batavia Park District programs and events, call 630-879-5235 or visit bataviaparks.org.
—Batavia Park District