Windmill City fest opens in Batavia

The annual Windmill City Festival kicked off its four-day run Thursday evening along Batavia's Riverwalk.

The event continues through Sunday with daily live music, a carnival, 5K run, pet parade and more.

Friday's highlights include the music and comedy of Midwest Dueling Pianos at 6 p.m. and the Windmill Whirl 5K race at 7 p.m. Saturday's events include a farmers market, pet parade and Wiffle ball home run derby.

The festival concludes on Sunday with an ice cream eating contest and fire hose challenge.

Admission is free. For details, visit windmillcityfest.org.