Grand Cereal Parade 2024
2024-06-07 18:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Sqaure, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
The Grand Cereal Parade will be held Friday, June 7, 2024, starting at 6:30pm
Join us for the kick-off of National Cereal Festival 2024! Parade route will be located downtown Battle Creek on VanBuren from the Kool Center to McCamly and then right on McCamly, right on Michigan, right back to the Kool Center.
PARADE SIGN UP INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Cereal Festival 2024
2024-06-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Battle Creek, 1 McCamly St S,, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
The National Cereal Festival WILL return June 8, 2024!

We are so excited to announce that National Cereal Festival will be back June 8, 2024! If you are unfamiliar, this signature festival highlights Battle Creek’s heritage as the birthplace of the cereal industry and is a tradition that has drawn people far and wide for over 50 years.

This family-friendly festival includes a variety of entertainment! Live music will be provided by Kanin Wren – The Taylor Swift Experience, as well as Allie Garland and Sean Gibson. Live animal shows will be provided by Realm of the Reptile, along with inflatables from Kirk’s Jump N Fun Rentals. We will also have yard games, children’s activities, arts and crafts, and of course FREE cereal for all! The event will be outdoors, navigating the central square streets of Downtown Battle Creek.

Downtown Battle Creek, June 8, 2024, 8am-12pm, FREE Community Event!

Collectibles in the Creek
2024-06-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Sqaure, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
A FREE admission event on Fathers Day Weekend: a great way to spend the Saturday afternoon with Dad ahead of the big day!

Come see our collection of vendors and the cool collectible items they bring with them. Maybe do some buying, selling or trading
while you’re there! From sports cards, pokemon, toys, action figures, dolls, stamps, coins, tractors, trains and more we got something for everyone!

Like and follow to see the latest updates to this event, including potential special appearances from some special guests!

Vendor info: Dm us on Facebook, Call 269-419-9359 or email info@bluefoxrentals.com

Post Community Band Concert Series
2024-06-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Festival Market Square, 25 McCamly St S,, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49017, United States
Join us in seeing The Post Community Band showcase their talent! The Post Community Band is a positive instrument to the community by inspiring and encouraging a positive vibe through music.
June 13, 2024
June 20, 2024
June 27, 2024
July 11, 2024
July 18, 2024
Time: 7pm, Doors: 6:30pm
This event is free admission and open to the public!
For more information, contact Randy Yother at postfoundationofbc@gmail.com.

Friday Night Market - Caribbean Night
2024-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Festival Market Square, 25 McCamly St S,, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49017, United States
Join us for the island vibes at Caribbean Night at the Battle Creek Farmers Market! Featuring farm vendors, craft vendors, food trucks and live music by Universal Xpression!
June 21, 2024 from 6pm-9pm!
Food truck and vendor info coming soon!
FREE ADMISSION
Vendor Registration Form

5th Annual City Kids Day
2024-06-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Sqaure, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
Annual City Kids Day will be held June 22nd, 2024 from 12-4pm at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, Michigan.
FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING at the Hamblin Ave. ramp!
This event is geared towards the youth and families throughout the Battle Creek area, featuring free donations, shoes, bounce houses, food, toys, face painting, games and prizes, haircuts, Tony the Tiger, live music, performances & much more. Please bring the family down for some summertime fun & adventure!
Interested in becoming a vendor for this event? Contact James Williams at quice0511@gmail.com.

The Del Shannon Show
2024-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Sqaure, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
Come out and Jam with The Del Shannon Tribute Concert at Kellogg Arena June 28th, 2024!
Featuring the James Popenhagen Band & Glad All Over
Show time: 7pm-10pm; Doors at 6pm
Tickets: $20
Purchase tickets in advance HERE
Parking in Hamblin Ave. Ramp: $5

Mardi Gras in the Creek
2024-06-29 09:00 - 22:00 | Festival Market Square, 25 McCamly St S,, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49017, United States
Welcome to the Mardi Gras in the Creek Brownstones Gala! Join us for a night of fun, music, and celebration at the Kellogg Arena. Get ready to dance the night away in your best Mardi Gras attire as we transform the venue into a festive party space. Indulge in delicious food, sip on colorful cocktails, and enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening. Don’t miss out on this exciting event – get your tickets now!
Mardi Gras in the Creek is our opportunity to collectively reach, engage, and hear from members of the community. Mardi Gras in the Creek includes family friendly events such as Family Feud, a skating blitz, panel discussions and more! The day will begin with health and wellness walk-a-thon, coordinated rhythmic exercise, and a mental health panel. The event will end with a 7pm Gala featuring an indoor bar.
Admission: $25, or 2 for $4o
Parking: Hamblin Ave. Ramp: First 3 Hours FREE, Gala: $5
Kellogg Arena Indoor Event Schedule:
10am- Wellness Panel with Tracy Cummings
11am- Women’s Health and Wealth Empowerment Session with Brandy C. Monroe
12pm- Teen Listening Session and Taco Bar
3pm- Panel Discussion: Voices of the Creek Hosted by Jeff Cotton
7pm-9pm- Brownstones Gala
Festival Market Square Outdoor Event Schedule:
9am- Stop The Cycle Health Awareness Morning: 1K Bike-The-Creek, 5K Walk-The-Creek
10am- Cardio Drumming
11am- Shrimp N Grits Challenge
1pm- KIDZ Korner: Ice Cream Social (ages 11 and under)
2pm- BC Style Rapid Equity Family Feud (With 3rd Coast Ave) Part 1
4pm- BC Style Rapid Equity Family Feud (With 3rd Coast Ave) Part 2
5pm- Teen Skate Blitz
7pm-9pm- Teen Summer Party hosted by Black Sheep
Please contact mail@villagenetworkofbc.com for more information.

Gospel Baptist Churches USA Convention
2024-07-05 09:00 - 2024-07-07 15:00 | Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Sqaure, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
PRIVATE EVENT
Kellogg Arena is glad to host a day of worship for our youth community members!
July 5-7

Vibe @ 5 - Denise Davis & The Motor City Sensations
2024-07-05 17:00 - 19:30 | Friendship Park, 10 State Street, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
Bring your lawn chairs and join us for music in downtown Battle Creek at Friendship Park! FREE ADMISSION
LIVE MUSIC! AND part of Downtown Battle Creek’s Social District!
Food Trucks: Ultimate Chef & Catering, Lonestar Lemonade*
Every Friday, July 5 – August 9 at 5pm!
*Rain Site: Riverside Golf Club*
If concert is going to be moved to a rain site, an announcement will be made on the Kellogg Arena Facebook page by 4pm.
2024 Vibe @ 5
July 5 – Denise Davis & The Motor City Sensations
July 12 –The Iconix
July 19 – Toppermost
July 26 – Leave Those Kids Alone
August 2 – Magic Bus
August 9 – Moonshot

Post Community Bands Concert Series
2024-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Festival Market Square, 25 McCamly St S,, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49017, United States

Vibe @ 5 - The Iconix
2024-07-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Friendship Park, 10 State Street, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
Bring your lawn chairs and join us for music in downtown Battle Creek at Friendship Park! FREE ADMISSION
LIVE MUSIC! AND part of Downtown Battle Creeks Social District!
Food Trucks: Ultimate Chef & Catering, Lonestar Lemonade*
Every Friday, July 5 – August 9 at 5pm!
*Rain Site: Riverside Golf Club*
If concert is going to be moved to a rain site, an announcement will be made on the Kellogg Arena Facebook page by 4pm.
2024 Vibe @ 5
July 5 – Denise Davis & The Motor City Sensations
July 12 –The Iconix
July 19 – Toppermost
July 26 – Leave Those Kids Alone
August 2 – Magic Bus
August 9 – Moonshot

Sonic Plaza
2024-07-13 14:00 - 22:00 | Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Sqaure, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
Medulla Entertainment in collaboration with Frostyboyz Entertainment & Soulstice Entertainment presents Sonic Plaza. An all day Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival displaying some of Michigan’s most talented producers concluding with a performance from MeSo.
The Funktion One sound system provided by Frostyboyz serves to give those listening the highest fidelity sound. Including support from the Kellogg Arena, this event will offer affordable drinks to those 21+. With the inclusion of the top local vendors SW Michigan has to offer and many announcements to come make Sonic Plaza your choice in entertainment July 13th.
Sonic Plaza is the first of its kind event for Battle Creek, MI and its mission is to bring bass, dance and happiness to those who attend. This event aims to be inclusive for all that attend, while we do not recommend bringing children without ear protection, there will not be an age limit for this event. Please note music will not be censored parental discretion advised.
Gates at 2PM
Music concluding at 10PM
Live art & unique vendors
Fire spinning performance (at dusk)
Silent disco sponsored by BCPride from 3PM-8PM
50/50 raffle for our charitable partners

Vendor Applications: https://www.medullaent.com/vendor-applications
This is an outdoor event held at Festival Market Square (25 McCamly St S, Battle Creek, MI 49017) from 2pm-10pm.
Parking in Hamblin Ave. Ramp: $5
Purchase tickets HERE!
Presale: $15 (First 250 tickets)
GA: $20

Vibe @ 5 - Toppermost
2024-07-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Friendship Park, 10 State Street, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States

National Day of Summer Learning
2024-07-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Festival Market Square, 25 McCamly St S,, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49017, United States
The National Day of Summer Learning is an advocacy event for the importance of summer learning. The purpose of the event is to promote the importance of high-quality summer learning opportunities. Youth-serving organizations and youth participating in their summer programs will be attending, as well as the greater community. Our celebration of summer learning includes youth performances, a bounce house, snow cones, yard games, face painting, a DJ and a dance challenge.
Parking in Hamblin Ave. Ramp: 3 hours FREE
Contact brynn@kydnet.org for more information.

Vibe @ 5 - Leave Those Kids Alone
2024-07-26 17:00 - 19:30 | Friendship Park, 10 State Street, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
Bring your lawn chairs and join us for music in downtown Battle Creek at Friendship Park! FREE ADMISSION
LIVE MUSIC! AND part of Downtown Battle Creeks Social District!
Food Trucks: Ultimate Chef & Catering, Lonestar Lemonade
Every Friday, July 5 – August 9 at 5pm!
*Rain Site: Riverside Golf Club*
If concert is going to be moved to a rain site, an announcement will be made on the Kellogg Arena Facebook page by 4pm.
2024 Vibe @ 5
July 5 – Denise Davis & The Motor City Sensations
July 12 –The Iconix
July 19 – Toppermost
July 26 – Leave Those Kids Alone
August 2 – Magic Bus
August 9 – Moonshot

2024 Jehovah's Witness Convention
2024-08-02 09:00 - 2024-08-04 16:00 | Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Sqaure, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
The Kellogg Arena is proud to host the 2024 Jehovah’s Witness Convention in Battle Creek!
Parking available in downtown Battle Creek ramps.
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 9am-4pm
More information available at https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/conventions/

Vibe @ 5 - Magic Bus
2024-08-02 17:00 - 19:30 | Friendship Park, 10 State Street, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States

Vibe @ 5 - Moonshot
2024-08-09 17:00 - 19:30 | Friendship Park, 10 State Street, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States

Cruise the Creek 2024
2024-08-10 16:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Battle Creek, 1 McCamly St S,, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
AutoMODIFIED would like to present Cruise The Creek for 2024. This event has taken place in Battle Creek for years. As always it will be a great time!! The Car Show is free to attend, and anyone is welcome.
Restrictions for vehicles this year will be anything Classic 25 years (1999) and older, as well as Customized Modern Vehicles.
We welcome Families and Friends to all come out. This event will take place from 4pm-9pm in the downtown area. We will have a donation box for a Charity at our main event tent. We will also have the Battle Creek City Police there working with us throughout the day. AutoMODIFIED is happy to be working with the City of Battle Creek and the Small Business Development Office. We ask everyone to respect both the Police and our Staff at the barricades. Lookout for our flyer to be posted as well as a few new rules for this year.
As always, we encourage anyone with classic rides to join us as we all love classic cars. So don’t miss out on this amazing event. Let’s have one amazing Cruise this year!

Friday Night Market - Summer Block Party
2024-08-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Festival Market Square, 25 McCamly St S,, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49017, United States
Celebrate summer at our Friday Night Market Block Party at the Battle Creek Farmers Market! Featuring farm vendors, craft vendors, food trucks and live music by Rock Rx!
August 16, 2024 from 6pm-9pm!
Food truck and vendor info coming soon!
FREE ADMISSION

Vendor Registration Form

ARISE 2024 - Youth Compassion Movement
2024-08-17 16:00 - 22:00 | Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Sqaure, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
During this FREE event, there will be multiple music artists for a concert. Games and contests will be played along with prizes and giveaways given out. There will also be a time of worship along with a word from the Lord.
We believe God is calling youth and young adults to arise, shine, and let the glory of God be upon them. God wants to encounter the youth and young adults of our region and move mightily in them and through them. We will also be equipping students to disciple peers in their own school as well as teaching them to arise and go and complete the commandment Jesus gave to go make disciples of ALL nations.
To register for the event, click the link below: https://thecompassionmovement.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/39/responses/new
To register as a volunteer for the event, click the link below: https://thecompassionmovement.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/41/responses/new

Battle Creek Farmers Market - Back to School Bash
2024-08-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Festival Market Square, 25 McCamly St S,, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49017, United States
Stop out to our Back to School Bash on August 21st at Festival Market Square from 9am-1pm!
Beginning at 10am, we’ll be giving away 50 lunchboxes courtesy of the Kellogg Arena, along with 50 packed pencil pouches from Sprout BC and 50 snack bars, food organizers, and more from Battle Creek Family YMCA! Mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss out!

Concert on the Beach
2024-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Willard Beach, 50 George B Place, Battle Creek, MI, 49015
Come by boat or land and join us at Willard Beach for our summer Concert on the Beach series, featuring musical guest Barefoot Blonde!

Barefoot Blonde plays a wide variety of classic rock, country, pop, and dance music, fronted by powerful female vocals with a tight group of musicians. Barefoot Blonde was voted Battle Creek’s Best Cover Band in 2022 by the Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce!

This event is FREE admission! Grab your chairs, blankets and coolers and get ready to soak up the sun!

August 23, 2024. 6pm-8pm.

Backyard Burgers and Brewsfest
2024-08-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Festival Market Square, 25 McCamly St S,, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49017, United States
Your taste buds will thank you the fourth Saturday in August by attending the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce’s Backyard Burgers & Brewsfest at Festival Market Square in downtown Battle Creek. The Annual Backyard Burgers & Brewsfest features local food and brews, burger competition, live music, backyard-style games including a cornhole tournament and MORE! Hosted annually with an expected 5,000 in attendance.

Live music provided by On the Back 9 and Barefoot Blonde!

Rice and Flavor
2024-09-12 15:00 - 21:00 | Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Sqaure, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
*PRIVATE EVENT*
For more information, email: mail@villagenetworkofbc.com

Ultimate Warrior Challenge
2024-09-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Sqaure, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
WHERE:
Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Square
Battle Creek, MI 49017
EVENT INFO:
$70 all events
Point & Continuous Sparring
Team Sparring
Open handed & Weapons forms
Parking: Hamblin Ramp – $5
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE ALLOWED IN THE KELLOGG ARENA. Concessions will be available on-site.
HOTEL INFO
Fairfield by Marriott International Battle Creek
4665 Beckley Road, Battle Creek, MI 49015
T 269-979-8000 F 269-979-3341
Mention Ultimate Warrior Challenge when making reservations

2024 CSI Leagues Michigan State Championship
2024-09-17 09:00 - 2024-09-22 22:00 | Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Sqaure, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
Event is FREE for spectators!
​Players must be 2024 members of a BCA Pool League or USA Pool League and play at least four (4) weeks in a sanctioned division during the 2024 calendar year.
Visit https://www.playcsipool.com/2024-michigan-state-championships.html for additional event information.
Time:
Tuesday: 2pm-1am
Wednesday: 7am-1am
Thursday: 7am-1am
Friday: 7am-1am
Saturday: 7am-1am
Sunday: 7am-3pm
Parking: Hamblin Ramp – Tuesday-Thursday, and Sunday – First 3 hours free, ticketed parking $8 max. Friday and Saturday is all ticketed parking.
