BATAVIA/BID announces “A Novel Night Out” — A Wine Walk Where Stories Come to life

Press release SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026, | 4:00–8:00 P.M. BATAVIA, NY — The Batavia Business Improvement District is excited to announce this year’s Downtown Wine Walk theme, “A Novel Night Out!” Step out of the pages and into Downtown Batavia for a literary-themed Wine Walk where stories come to life. Attendees are encouraged …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Downtown Batavia Scarecrow Contest is back

Press release Batavia, NY — Fall fun is popping up all over Downtown Batavia as the Batavia Business Improvement District (BID)kicks off the Downtown Scarecrow Contest 2026! Businesses, agencies, organizations, and families, this is yourchance to show off your creativity and add some extra personality to Main Street. For just …

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BATAVIA/Downtown Trick or Treat is Saturday, October 18th, 2pm – 4pm

File photo-October 2024 Press release The Batavia Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce the return of Downtown Trick orTreating, a free, family friendly Halloween event, on Saturday, October 18th from 2pm – 4pm indowntown Batavia. This annual tradition invites families, kids, and community members to dress up in …

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BATAVIA/WBTA Named 2024 BID Business of the Year at the BID Annual Meeting

Pictured-from left/front-Alexandra Ortiz, Jim Ernst/President and General Manager, Rachel Berardini Ernst-from left/back-Nicole Johnson, Lorne Way, Mark Tillery and Mitchell Ernst WBTA Staff and Management accept the Business of the Year Award at Center Street Smokehouse on Thursday evening at the Batavia Business Improvement District’s Annual Meeting. “They’ve come a long …

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