Taste of Batavia Block Party returns Sunday, Sept. 2

Posted August 28, 2018 11:00 pm

Submitted by Batavia MainStreet

Check out cars at Classic Cruise Night at the Downtown Batavia Block Party. Courtesy of Batavia MainStreet

Batavia MainStreet will host the annual Downtown Batavia Block Party - Taste of Batavia from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, on North River Street and at the Peg Bond Center.

Batavia restaurants will line Batavia's Riverwalk offering $3 food tastings, as well as $6 and $9 larger plate options.

"The Block Party is going to be a great night in downtown Batavia, full of music and fun," said Jeff Matter, Batavia MainStreet board member, committee chairman and owner of Music Matters School of Music.

"This is the chance for everyone to enjoy a block party, because downtown is everyone's neighborhood."

There will also be a variety of $3 and $6 alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages available and live music from locals Evan Reid and River City Revival, with headliners Dick Diamond and the Dusters.

The event includes a classic car cruise night, pie bake-off, a twist-off and Hula-Hoop competitions, as well as a children's activities area with free bounce houses.

Participating restaurants include:

• Gammon Coach House

• Team FIB BBQ

• Fernando's of El Taco Grande

• Wilson Street Tavern

• Pal Joey's Batavia

• River's Edge Bar & Grill

• Bernie's Bully Dogs

• Rivers Edge Bar & Grill

• Andre's Restaurant

Admission is free. For details, visit downtownbatavia.com or call (630) 761-3528.

Music and fun abound at Downtown Batavia Block Party - Taste of Batavia. Courtesy of Batavia MainStreet

Sample a variety of foods at Downtown Batavia Block Party - Taste of Batavia. Courtesy of Batavia MainStreet

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