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Podcast: Batavia Boardwalk Shops feature 10 new artisan creators

July 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

The 2025 Batavia Boardwalk Shops opened on with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025. The cluster of tiny shops on the southeast corner of Wilson and River Streets in Batavia houses 10 independent businesses as a business incubator project of Batavia MainStreet and the City of Batavia. — The 2025 Batavia Boardwalk Shops opened on with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025. The cluster of tiny shops on the southeast corner of Wilson and River streets in Batavia houses 10 independent businesses as a business incubator project of Batavia MainStreet and the city of Batavia. (Sandy Bressner)

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Shaw Local reporter Joey Weslo sat down for a chat with Kristen Desler, assistant director of Batavia MainStreet, to learn more about this year’s featured artisans.

Organized by Batavia MainStreet, the Boardwalk Shops have become a community staple, drawing shoppers into the heart of the town along the Fox River.

The shops, located at 114 E Wilson Street, Batavia, are open throughout the 2025 season from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.

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