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‘Step Into Spring’ with Downtown Batavia’s inaugural wine walk

Spring is finally in the air, and downtown Batavia is ready to celebrate! Tickets are still available for Step into Spring: Wine Walk, Batavia MainStreet’s new springtime event, on Saturday, March 21, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Don’t miss this chance to sip, shop, and stroll through 14 participating downtown businesses, each offering 1-oz. wine tastings with both red and white options at every stop.

Tickets are $39 and can be purchased now at downtownbatavia.com. With limited availability and strong early interest, organizers encourage wine lovers to grab their tickets before they sell out.

“Whether you’re gathering friends for a fun afternoon or planning a unique date day, Step into Spring: Wine Walk is the perfect way to shake off winter and welcome the warmer days ahead,” said Kristen Desler, assistant director of Batavia MainStreet.

Guests will enjoy a self-guided walking tour through historic downtown Batavia, sampling wines while exploring unique shops, boutiques, and local businesses. This festive event is designed to bring people together and showcase the charm and energy of downtown in a fresh, springtime way.

Geneva Winery is one of 14 participating businesses in Downtown Batavia's inaugural Step into Spring: Wine Walk on Saturday, March 21. Courtesy of April Duda Photography

Each ticket includes:

• Fourteen 1-oz. wine pours at participating locations

• Red and white wine options at every stop

• A commemorative wine glass and lanyard

• A sweet treat to enjoy along the walk

• A spring-inspired photo booth

• An event map to guide participants

Proceeds from Step into Spring: Wine Walk directly support Downtown Batavia businesses through regional marketing, promotional efforts, and free business support provided by Batavia MainStreet, helping keep the downtown vibrant and thriving year-round.

Batavia MainStreet thanks Presenting Sponsors K. Hollis Jewelers, Boutique & Wine Bar and Ignite Medical Resort Batavia, along with Comfort Care Heating & Air Conditioning, the Lanyard Sponsor, for helping bring this inaugural event to life.

Tickets are going fast — secure yours today at www.downtownbatavia.com.

Batavia MainStreet is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing downtown Batavia through volunteer efforts. For more information, contact the Batavia MainStreet office at (630) 761-3528 or info@downtownbatavia.com.

Step into Spring: Wine Walk participants

Explore over a dozen locations throughout Historic Downtown Batavia and sample a 1 oz. pour at each location.

  1. 63rd Street Apothecary/MoJo Handbags Et-Cetera
  2. Bocaditos Cafe
  3. Farmdog Flowers
  4. Gammon Coach House
  5. Geneva Winery
  6. Red Hive Market
  7. Rosewood Farm & Market
  8. A Rooted Home
  9. Sturdy Shelter Brewing
  10. The Tea Tree
  11. Thrown Threads
  12. Urban Apothecary
  13. Warehouse 55
  14. Wilson Street Mercantile
  15. arlo.hendrix Kids
  16. Desmond Brown
  17. Light & Pine Collective
  18. Seapeak Style