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Batavia MainStreet announced the start of the Indoor Market season, beginning Saturday, November 1, from 9AM-12PM at Sturdy Shelter Brewing (10 S. Shumway Ave.). The Indoor Market will run every Saturday through mid-May.
This season marks a new chapter as the market moves to its new location at Sturdy Shelter Brewing, highlighting a growing partnership between two downtown favorites.
Each week, more than 20 local vendors will bring a diverse selection of goods including fresh produce, farm-raised meats, eggs, baked goods, hot sauces, gourmet mushrooms, pickles, kombucha, and more. All vendors are required to grow, harvest, or produce at least 75% of their market offerings. A weekly vendor list will be posted to the Batavia MainStreet Facebook and Instagram pages.
Returning favorites include:
Van Laar’s Fruit Farm with their beloved apple cider donuts, breads, and apples
Mighty Greens Farm offering lettuce, salad blends, and seasonal produce grown in Elburn
Hufendick Farm featuring locally raised beef, pork, chicken, eggs, and more
New vendors joining this year’s Indoor Market include:
North Sky Farm bringing organic cow's milk cheese
Rosewood Farm from Sugar Grove, with fall and winter vegetables, canned goods, herb salts, and dried florals
Ugly Noodle, offering gluten-free handmade pastas
Guests can also enjoy breakfast and beverages while they shop. Sturdy Shelter Brewing will be serving its popular brews on tap, along with specialty breakfast drinks.
Ready-to-eat options will be available from Fernando’s Street Kitchen, featuring Mexican-inspired breakfast dishes, Little Luxe Stacks with their specialty mini pancakes, and more. The upper mezzanine will be open for seating.
“After your visit to the Indoor Market, make sure to stop by downtown Batavia’s nearby small businesses,” said Kristen Desler, Assistant Director of Batavia MainStreet.
The Batavia Indoor Market accepts SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, which may be used to purchase approved food items at the market. Shoppers can also double their benefits with Link Match, a dollar-for-dollar match for the purchase of fresh, local fruits and vegetables.
Learn more at downtownbatavia.com.
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