Batavia Ramble Explore Art and Music Festival

Start: Saturday, July 11, 2026 10:00AM
End: Saturday, July 11, 2026 9:00PM

The Ramble Team is once again partnering with the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO ART!) to bring the Batavia Ramble and Explore Art Festival to Jackson Square and Jackson Street, Saturday, July 11, from 10am - 9pm. This fun-filled festival has something for everyone, including 25+ bands performing on two stages, an Explore Art tent for kids, street performances, food and much more! Stephen Kowalcyk, Ramble Coordinator, says, “We are looking forward to another great year! We have a lot of returning bands from last year as well as some new acts performing at The Ramble for the very first time.” Ramble performer David Knaudt says, “The Ramble never disappoints! Such a fun time and how lucky we are in Batavia to have a music festival.” In the time-honored Ramble tradition, local and regional classic and newer bands will entertain from morning to night. For decades, the Ramble has been an annual reunion to welcome musicians back who once called Batavia home, while celebrating our continued local and regional musical talents. From the festival start to 5:00 pm, the Explore Art tent will offer hands-on workshops in diverse arts, crafts, and dance, with several mini-concerts and demos. Arts vendors on Jackson Street will offer a variety of handcrafted wares including woodcrafts, jewelry, painting, health and beauty products, home decor, ceramics, paper arts, and needlecrafts. Put Saturday, July 11 on your calendar and come down for a few hours–or the whole day–to enjoy music, arts, food, and fun. "This project is supported through a Market New York grant from Empire State Development and I LOVE NY, New York State’s Division of Tourism."