The Batavia Farmers' Market Celebrates 30 Years Downtown

BATAVIA, IL- The Saturday Morning Batavia Farmers’ Market returns May 17, 2025, for its milestone 30th outdoor season, running every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM through October 25 on North River Street. With nearly 60 vendors each week, the Saturday Market offers an expansive selection of locally grown produce, farm-raised meats and eggs, fresh baked goods, honey, and more. Vendors are required to grow, harvest, or produce at least 75% of the products they sell.

Returning favorites include Flat Tire Farm (fruit grown along the Lake Michigan shores), Fox Flower Farm, Stamper Cheese, Mighty Greens Farm, Sol Gardens, Crumble, Gandi the Juice Guru, Hufendick Farms, Gindo’s Spice of Life, and Van Laar’s Fruit Farm.

New vendors this year include Rustic Road Farm of Elburn, featuring produce, soups, salads, simple suppers, and meats; River Valley Ranch with fresh mushrooms, salsas, and pasta sauces; and Pasta Bar, offering a variety of dried pastas.

The Saturday market is more than just a shopping experience—it’s a community hub. Families can visit the Kids Tent, sponsored by Gateway Financial Partners, for free weekly educational and fun activities. Guests can also meet local nonprofits in the Community Tent, sponsored by Batavia Enterprises, and enjoy live music every week on the Woonerf at the Instrument Exchange.

The market proudly accepts SNAP benefits and offers LINK Match, a USDA-sponsored incentive that doubles SNAP dollars for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Artisan Collective Joins Monthly

The Artisan Collective brings an added creative flair to the Farmers’ Market every third Saturday from May through October. These monthly pop-up markets feature local artisans showcasing handmade goods and vintage treasures, including original art, woodwork, jewelry, stained glass, crochet items, and more.

Special thanks to Gerald Subaru of North Aurora and K.Hollis Jewelers Boutique & Wine Bar, Presenting Sponsors of the Saturday Morning Market, for their ongoing support of local food and makers.

Stay Connected

Weekly vendor listings, updates, and special features can be found on Facebook and Instagram @bataviafarmersmarket and @downtownbatavia.

Batavia MainStreet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing downtown Batavia through dedicated volunteer efforts. For more information, visit downtownbatavia.com, email info@downtownbatavia.com, or call 630-761-3528. 

Photos credit April Duda Photography