WindmillFestivalCity

Celebrate with us July 7-9, 2023

At the Batavia Riverwalk | Free Admission

FREE!

Bring your family and friends, grab some tasty food and beverages, and listen to some of the Midwest’s best music at the Batavia Riverwalk! Back by popular demand is our hometown carnival, our favorite Pet Competition, an adorable Diaper Derby, and the Golf Competition! Visit windmillcityfest.org for more details.

Organized by the Batavia Park District, the City of Batavia, and The Depot Museum.

Friday, July 7

5:00–10:30P Food, Beer

5:00–8:30P Golf Challenge

5:00–10:00P Carnival

6:00–8:00P | The Wayouts

The carefully curated Wayouts’ set list is made up exclusively of songs that everybody knows but aren’t worn out by your average classic rock and oldies acts. Their combination of raw intensity, professional musicianship, and exuberant performance brings fresh life to classic songs, striking equal balance between nostalgia and innovation, appealing equally to hipsters, grandparents, and soccer moms.

9:00–11:00P | Modern Day Romeos

The Modern Day Romeos celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2022. With over 1,000 shows spanning two decades, MDR has remained a top drawing party band with impressive numbers in any venue. The band’s musical selection includes Motown classics, classic rock treasures, metal anthems, ʼ80s favorites, 90s gems, and the top hits of the 2000s. The band alters most of the songs to their own style and adds a lot of comedy and medleys to make favorite songs sound new.

Saturday, July 8

12:00–10:30P | Food, Beer

12:00–8:30P | Golf Challenge

12:00P Pet Competition at Main Stage

Invite your furry or not-so-furry friend to this unique competition! The first 50 registered participants will receive a complimentary “doggie bag” to take home. Interested participants must register near the Main Stage. Pets can win “best overall” in five categories: Best Kisser, Best Trick, Highest Jump, Best Costume, and Most Unusual.

12:00–10:00P | Carnival

1:30P | Performance by Frog Lady

2:30–4:30P | Sidewalk Chalk Contest (All Ages)

Join us and draw what you love about Batavia! All chalk drawings will be entered to win a People’s Choice Contest for “Most Uplifting” and “Best of Batavia.” The contest will be held on Batavia Park District’s Facebook page after the festival.

Location: South Plaza

2:00–4:00P | Touch a Truck

3:00–5:00P | Paul & Jay Band

The Paul & Jay Band is an all-inclusive, sing-along, clap-along, interactive musical group. They perform your favorite acoustic rock, indie, ’80s, classic rock, blues, disco, alternative rock, and many current hits, too. Paul and Jay will have you laughing, cheering, singing, and dancing all night long!

6:00–8:00P | Radio Gaga

Radio Gaga is a Vegas-style production show featuring the “Concert that Never Was.” In a parallel universe where rock and pop icons are immortal, Freddie Mercury and Lady Gaga meet and begin a beautiful friendship that extends past reality. Acting as muses for each other, they take their act on the road in an integrated, high-energy show featuring choreographed dancers, costume changes, interactive moments, video displays, and a complete catalog of the hits of both Queen and Lady Gaga. This unique show will blow you away.

9:00–11:00P | Lounge Puppets

The Lounge Puppets are Chicago’s premier ’80s hairband and arena rock tribute. Playing favorites from Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Van Halen, and more, this band is sure to rock you!

Sunday, July 9

10:00A | Windmill Whirl 5K

12:00P | Food, Beer, Golf Challenge

12:00–12:45P | Miss Jamie

Miss Jamie: Planting Seeds through Song! Miss Jamie from the Farm takes young kids and their families on an imaginative musical adventure to her “farm,” where they learn values like hard work, healthy eating, and being kind to animals and each other. With the help of farm animal puppets and songs, Miss Jamie’s Farm kids music show will leave everyone stomping their boots and hollering for more fruits and veggies!

12:00–6:00P | Carnival

1:00–2:30P | Chuck the Duck Races

1:00–3:00P | Johnny Russler & the Beach

Bum Band

Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band are the ultimate party band, celebrating the beach, warm summer sun, and island fun. Playing plenty of Jimmy Buffett favorites, they also jam out hits by Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Paul Simon, Dick Dale, Jerry Jeff Walker, and many others.

3:00–4:00P | Diaper Derby

Enter your little one in this exciting “crawling race” for babies ages 6-15 months. Participants and their enthusiastic supporters need to register near the Main Stage between 2:30-2:45P. Presented by the Batavia Mothers’ Club.

4:00–6:00P | Hillbilly Rockstarz

Hillbilly Rockstarz is a versatile band, playing top 40 country rock hits along with classic rock favorites. Their repertoire includes Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Johnny Cash, Kenny Chesney, Band Perry, Sara Evans, Billy Currington, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Big Rich, and even some Taylor Swift for the younger fans. They also perform #1 hits by Keith Urban, Bon Jovi, Guns & Roses, and Gretchen Wilson.

Sunday, July 9 | 10:00A

Windmill Whirl 5k Race

NEW EVENT!

Come give it a whirl on the Fox River Trail with this certified course!

Race will include:

• Chip timing & race bib

• Awards

• Post-race beverage (21 years old & older will enjoy a beer from a local brewery)

• T-shir t (Registration processed by June 18 will be guaranteed a t-shirt for race day)

To register, visit bataviaparks.org for sign up link via Race Roster.

Pricing:

• Early Pricing (until June 18)

$45

$25 Race only (does not include shirt or post-race beverage)

• Pricing (starting June 19)

$50

$30 Race only (does not include shirt or post-race beverage)

• Registration is also available for any of the late registration price options on the day of the race.