Batavia, the oldest city in Kane County, reaches 175 years in 2008. The city is celebrating our moment in time Labor Day weekend (August 30-September 1) with a “Peek into the Past” Expo, Half Marathon http://www.halfmadness.com/ , Community Church Service, Historical Play, Community Picnic with games and contests and downtown fireworks. Check this site for more information and a schedule coming soon. To volunteer, contact britta@downtownbatavia.com.

To order a 175th anniversary 3’ x 5’ flag or garden flag, visit the “Shop MainStreet” portion of our web site at http://www.downtownbatavia.com/shop/index.html or use the form located under the “What’s New” left hand column on the home page of this web site.

Batavia celebrates 175 years since the founding of our town in 1833 over Labor Day weekend, 2008. Go to www.cityofbatavia.net for more detailed information or download the flyer below for a schedule of events. Don’t miss the Duck Derby on Saturday August 30th at 3 pm and Bridge Bash from 4:30 – 9 pm and fireworks shot off at Clark Island at 9. The Wilson Street bridge will be closed to traffic from 3:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday August 31st for the bridge dedication and Bridge Bash celebration. Make plans to come join us!

Schedule of Events

Bash “Best of Batavia” Map and Schedule