Boardwalk Deck Pop-Up Application This program offers an opportunity to sell products and services of interest to patrons. Vendors located in the shops will be exposed to traffic from the Batavia Farmers’ Market and all other events held downtown. There will also be many promotions coming out of both Batavia MainStreet and the City of Batavia to attract patrons to the Boardwalk Shops.
We only have 10 12×12 shops available and expect a large number of applications in 2024. Your application WILL NOT be considered unless it is complete and submitted with a non-refundable $25 application fee.
Running a business is a big venture and we want you to succeed! This is why we are encouraging all applicants to submit a business plan. If you don’t have one yet, the Small Business Development Center can help you create one. Please contact Noelia Ruiz at nruiz@waubonsee.edu or 630-466-4664.
All Boardwalk shops are required to pay sales tax to the City of Batavia/State of Illinois as well as carry insurance on space and products. If your business type requires licensing, proof of that will be required also.
No businesses which require potable water, heating, or preparing of food onsite will be accepted.
Applications are no longer being accepted for the 2024 season.
The jury committee will strive to provide diversity in our vendor offerings. Applications will be reviewed with this in mind.
Other applications may be approved that sell similar items. This does not mean you will be the only vendor to sell this product but if approved, you may not add additional products without the approval of the Batavia
MainStreet.
Questions, please email - Info@downtownbatavia.com
Rent & Shop Hours
Each 12 x 12 Boardwalk Shop will be leased from May through December.
Rent for each shop is $2900 plus a $500 security deposit for the 2024 season.
Minimum Required Hours
***Please note the dates and times below are the minimum requirements. Vendors may stay open longer than the times listed. Monday through Thursday hours are optional.
Batavia Boardwalk Shops will be open May 10 – December 22, 2024.
Hours May – December
Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm
These days and hours are MANDATED. Please consider who can cover your shop if you cannot be there.
No refunds for vendor cancellations will be given. Vendors may not sublet their location to another vendor. Vendors who do so will forfeit their lease and will not receive a refund. Only vendors listed and approved on the original agreement will be allowed.
All businesses/vendors are required to have a business EIN as well as pay sales tax to the City of Batavia and State of Illinois.
