For more than 50 years, Batavia has hosted one of the most celebrated 4th of July fireworks celebrations in the area — the “Sky Concert.” But the celebration begins much earlier.

From 5 pm until until the show starts at 9:30 pm, get a taste of Batavia from Savor-the-Flavor food vendors in Engstrom Park (Millview Drive and West Main Street). At 7 pm, the band Gallery will take center stage and entertain you. There will be a welcome from Mayor Schielke at 9:15 pm and then the show begins.

For complete details, parking instructions and weather updates, visit www.bataviafireworks.org.

The “Sky Concert” itself is paid for with private donations and fundraisers under the auspices of the Batavia ACCESS Committee. Many, many thanks to:
Platinum Sponsors: Rotary Club of Batavia; Flinn Scientific, Inc.
Gold Sponsors: Batavia Chamber of Commerce
Silver Sponsors: Avenue Chevrolet; Scott Queen, Agent, State Farm Insurance
and to the City of Batavia for providing police and fire safety

Batavia continues to seek new development

Stores and businesses across the country have been hit with difficult times. But the city continues to attract new restaurants, retailers and developers. Get the details and all the city news here.

MainStreet is the place to be this summer!

It’s festival time and Downtown Batavia is the center for all the activity this summer from the Windy City Festival to Sidewalk Sales and the celebrated Farmer’s Market. Find all the details here!

President Obama sends his regards

Chamber Executive Director Roger Breisch joined 500 business owners and Chamber representatives in Washington for a special summit. Get the details.

Batavia High School salutes the Class of 2009

460 students graduated this spring See the highlights and other District 101 activities here.

Celebrate the moment...

In addition to the Windmill City Festival, Batavia hosts an amazing arts weekend in August — Art in Your Eye. Find all the details here.

Batavia Public Library has a free guide for you

Planning a “staycation” this summer? Take a tour of Batavia’s historic windmills with the new “Windmill City” guide book FREE at the Libary.

Batavia Foundation details grants

Last spring the Foundation funded a number of programs to enrich the educational experience of District 101 students. Find out how here.

Get the complete Windmill City Festival guide

The Windmill City Festival is packed with three days of activities for the whole family from carnival rides to ice cream eating contests. The festival also marks the beginning of paddle boat season. Get the details!

What will this economic cycle be called?

New guidelines for these economic times. Find some suggestions here.