Downtown Batavia Rocks - The Jackson Square Concert Series, “Friday Night In The Square” runs weekly through Aug. 28. The concerts are held in historic Downtown Batavia’s Jackson Square (located in the alleyways off of Jackson and Center streets). The concerts are free and start at 7 and end at 9. Come early to get a good seat. Check out the Square and dine and shop in downtown Batavia.
The musical entertainment ranges anywhere from blues, country, celtic/folk, to classic rock. On June 26, “Ghost Riders” (country) perform. The rest of the lineup is:
- Craig Wilkins (country), July 3rd,
- Ghost Riders / Sierra & Friends, July 10th,
- Westside Blues Band (blues), July 17th,
- Red Creek (classic rock), July 24th,
- The OHMS Band (rock), July 31st,
- The Flying Sideburns (classic rocks), August 7th,
- Penny Whiskey (Celtic/folk), August 14th
- Jack Civiletto (Singing Sinatra), August 28th.
There is something for everyone! More than 5,000 people from all over western New York attend this event annually.
Also, don't miss the The Ramble Music & Art Fest in Jackson Square on from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 11. More than 20 different groups and individuals will be performing. There will be chalk art on the streets, other activities and food and refreshments.
This series of concerts is brought to you by the Batavia Business Improvement District. The major sponsor for this event is M & T Bank.
Rain days the concerts will be held in the Batavia City Centre (formerly Genesee Country Mall). Bring your own seating. A variety of food and refreshments will be available. For more information contact Don Burkel, Batavia Business Improvement District, at 585-344-0900. For downtown events visit www.downtownbataviany.com..
