Batavia Farmers Market Ready To Welcome Customers Saturday

BATAVIA, IL — After months of uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic, the Batavia Farmers Market is set to open for its 25th year on Saturday. For at least the first week, the market will only feature food vendors, as organizers work to follow safety precautions and other guidelines, Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke said.

The “somewhat redesigned” market will see food vendors spaced out along North River Street between Wilson and Spring streets, Schielke said. Most years, the market operates between Wilson and State streets, but the extra block will provide space to safely accommodate more vendors and customers.

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More than 40 vendors have confirmed they will be selling their goods from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, according to Batavia Main Street, which runs the city’s farmers market.

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Customers and vendors must wear masks and practice social distancing while in the market, and vendors will not be accepting cash unless customers provide exact change, according to rules published on Batavia Main Street’s Facebook page.

Customers are encouraged to place orders online to help limit their time in the market. No pets are allowed.