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SUMMARY:Food Prize 2026
DESCRIPTION:Food Prize 2026 is a regional food business competition and industry convening designed to support new and existing food entrepreneurs across Michigan.\n\n\nThe event combines a pitch competition\, food product showcase\, and educational summit\, bringing together food business owners\, support organizations\, funders\, and industry partners.\n\nFood Prize is free for spectators! Head down from 12pm-4pm and try food items from competitors.\n\n📅 Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\n⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n📍 Kellogg Arena & Battle Creek Innovation Hub\n\n\nRegister your organization now! 👇\n\nFood Service Application\n\nFood Manufacturing Application\n\n————————————————————————————————————————————————–\n\nProgram Overview:\nPitch Competition | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nTwo competitive tracks:• Food Service (catering\, food trucks\, restaourants) — Regional• Food Manufacturing (CPG Food & Beverage) — Statewide\nUp to $40\,000 in cash awards will be distributed!\n\nFood Business Summit | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nEducational forums focused on the operational\, regulatory\, and financial needs of food businesses.\n\nMake It:• Commercial kitchen access\, incubators\, and accelerators• Regulatory and compliance requirements\n\nFund It:• Capital access\, including loans\, grants\, and investment\n\nSell It:• Scaling operations• Co-packers\, contract manufacturing\, and retail pathways\n\nFood Show:Participating vendors will showcase and sell products at Kellogg Arena.\n\nHosts / Co-Hosts• Small Business Battle Creek• Kellogg Arena• Sprout BC• BC Food Reimagined • Battle Creek Innovation Hub• Northern Initiatives
URL:https://kelloggarena.com/event/food-prize-2026/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 1 McCamly Sqaure\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arena Events,Conventions,Expos,Family Friendly,Festivals,Food Prize
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SUMMARY:Que The Cheese - BBQ + Mac & Cheese Festival
DESCRIPTION:🧀 Get ready\, Battle Creek — the mash-up you’ve been waiting for is HERE! 🔥\n\n\n \n\n\nIntroducing QUE THE CHEESE — where smoky BBQ meets ooey-gooey mac & cheese\, all under one delicious roof at Kellogg Arena!\n\n\n \n\n\n📅 Saturday\, February 28⏰ 3PM–7PM📍 Kellogg Arena | Battle Creek🎟️ $7 admission👧 Kids 12 & under FREE\n\n\n\n🎟️ Purchase tickets HERE! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re team brisket\, team cheddar\, or both — come taste\, sip\, and celebrate Battle Creek’s boldest new food fest.\n\n\nThank you to our Que the Cheese Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n     Cam Williams
URL:https://kelloggarena.com/event/que-the-cheese-bbq-mac-cheese-festival/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 1 McCamly Sqaure\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arena Events,Family Friendly,Festivals,Music,Que The Creek,The Big Cheese
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SUMMARY:Glizzy Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:🌭 Battle Creek’s Hot Dog competition returns in 2025! Join us at Kellogg Arena as we celebrate America’s favorite past time! 🌭 \nWhat to expect at Glizzy Fest:\nDiverse Vendors:\n🍴 Indulge your taste buds with a variety of hot dog creations from talented vendors. From classic franks to gourmet twists\, Glizzy Fest promises a flavorful adventure for hot dog enthusiasts. \nFun for the whole family:\n🎤 Enjoy the lively atmosphere with music\, karaoke\, and activities for the whole family. Glizzy Fest is not just a feast for the taste buds but also a celebration of community and fun. \nVote for the best glizzy:\n👍 As you relish each bite\, don’t forget to cast your vote for the best glizzy! Attendees will have the exciting opportunity to participate in the Glizzy Fest competition and crown the top hot dog of the day. \n🎟️: Get tickets HERE! \nGeneral Admission: $7\, children 12 and under are FREE \n🌭 Think you’ve got what it takes to be crowned the Ultimate Glizzy Gobbler?Sign up now to compete in our Hot Dog Eating Competition at Glizzy Fest 2025! Spots are limited — bring your appetite and your A-game. 🏆🔥\n👉 Sign up HERE for the Glizzy Gobbler competition! \n \n  \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks\n\n\n\n\nGrand Champion Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\nGrand Champion sponsors help bring fun and exciting food events to Battle Creek including: Glizzy Fest Hot Dog Competition\, Que the Creek BBQ Festival and The Big Cheese Mac+Cheese Festival. Interested in becoming a Grand Champion? Click here.\nSpecial thanks to this year’s Grand Champion sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGold Grand Champion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver Grand Champions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe MacFarlane Family
URL:https://kelloggarena.com/event/glizzy-festival/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 1 McCamly Sqaure\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arena Events,Family Friendly,Festivals,Glizzy Fest,Music
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SUMMARY:The Big Cheese Mac & Cheese Festival
DESCRIPTION:*NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE ALLOWED* \nThe Cheesiest Event in Michigan is coming back to Battle Creek! Come try the area’s best Mac and Cheese at The Big Cheese Mac+Cheese Festival at Kellogg Arena on April 19\, 2025 from 3-7 pm. \nParking is available in the Hamblin Ave. parking ramp (connected to the Kellogg Arena.) Other Downtown Battle Creek parking structures and street parking are also available\, prices vary per structure. \nWHAT TO EXPECT? \n🧀 Mac-nificent Varieties! Dive into a world of cheesy goodness with a wide array of mac and cheese varieties. From classic\, old-fashioned recipes to creative\, loaded concoctions\, The Big Cheese promises a tantalizing journey for your taste buds. \n🗳️ Vote for Your Favorites! Be a part of the culinary decision-making! As an attendee\, you have the power to vote for the best old-fashioned\, loaded and extreme mac n’ cheese. Your taste preferences will help crown the ultimate cheesy champion of the festival. \n🎤 Cheese-inspired Entertainment! Immerse yourself in the festival’s vibrant atmosphere with live entertainment\, music\, and interactive activities. The Big Cheese is not just a food event; it’s a celebration of all things cheesy and delightful! \n🤹 Performances by professional juggler and stunt artist Clark Lewis: The Rogue Juggler! \n  \n \n\nPop’s Gut\nAmerican Legion Post 298\nRolled Up & $moked\nB&B’s BBQ\nThe Mini Pancake Bar\nSaint Samuel’s\nMr. Food Dude\nMitts 2 Pitts Catering\nDive Soul Foods Catering\nNew Holland Brewery\nFinley’s Grill and Smokehouse\nSunrise Cafe\nOn The Roll\nChef N Ultimate Catering\nBig Moe’s BBQ\nOne Nation Tap & Table\nMomma Stacy’s Kitchen and Catering\nMitten Made Lemonade\nSno Qones\nThickum’s Sweets\nSugar Babies Cotton Candy\nScott’s Sweets\nSugar Shop\nCiao Bella Chocolat\nLone Star Lemonade\nUndeNYable Treats and Creations\nRed Cabin Cookie Co.\n\n——————————————————————————————————————————————– \nInterested in becoming a sponsor? Sign-up HERE! \nWant to be a part of ALL the foodie fun? Become a Grand Champion Sponsor! \nThank you to our Grand Champion Sponsors: \n  \n \n \nThank you to our Big Cheese Sponsors:
URL:https://kelloggarena.com/event/the-big-cheese-mac-cheese-festival-2/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 1 McCamly Sqaure\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arena Events,Family Friendly,Festivals,Music,The Big Cheese
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SUMMARY:Que the Creek 2025
DESCRIPTION:Que the Creek is BACK! BBQ Festival with BBQ from local restaurants and start up pit masters\, all providing samples to be judged on who has the best BBQ in Battle Creek! 🥩 \nThis family friendly event will feature BBQ vendors\, LIVE music\, yard games\, craft drinks and more! \nGeneral Admission: $7\, Children 12 and under FREE! Event runs 3pm-7pm. \nGet tickets HERE! \nParking is available in the Hamblin Ave. Ramp for $5. Other Downtown Battle Creek parking structures and street parking are also available\, prices vary per structure. \nBBQ Vendors: \nAll Bones Catering \nB&B’s BBQ \nBig Moe’s \nBomba’s \nD’s and C’s BBQ \nFinley’s Grill and Smokehouse \nMitts 2 Pits Catering \nMr. Food Dude \nOn The Roll \nOne Nation Tap & Table \nPop’s Family \nPop’s Gut \nRolled Up & $moked \nSaint Samuel’s \nSouthern Style BBQ \nSuipi’s East End Eatery \nDessert Vendors: \nUndeNYable Treats \nLone Star Lemonade \nRock N Roll Creamery \nCiao Bella Chocolat \nSugar Babies Cotton Candy \nThe Mini Pancake Bar \nBee Refreshed Cutie Juice by Caliee B. \nDa Snack Squad \nSugar Shop \nThickum’s Sweets \n  \nWant to be a part of ALL the foodie fun? Become a Grand Champion Sponsor! \nThank you to our sponsors: \nGold Grand Champion: \n \nSilver Grand Champions: \n              \n  \nQue The Creek Sponsor: \n \n  \nFollow us on Facebook for current event updates and more! 😊 \nKellogg Arena \nPenetrator Events \nSmall Business Development of Battle Creek \n  \n 
URL:https://kelloggarena.com/event/que-the-creek-2025/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 1 McCamly Sqaure\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arena Events,Conventions,Family Friendly,Music
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SUMMARY:Carnival Food Fest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a delightful Carnival Food Festival in downtown Battle Creek\, Michigan\, at Kellogg Arena on November 9th\, from 3pm to 7pm.\n\nThis event was created to help raise support and funds for the SHARE Center. Our family-friendly event will feature a vibrant array of classic carnival treats! From burgers and dogs to elephant ears and lemonade\, there is fun food flair for everyone! Savor the flavors\, revel in the lively ambiance\, and make lasting memories at this community celebration.\n\nWe will also be featuring plenty of family-friendly entertainment\, including carnival games\, face painting and karaoke! Game tickets are $1 each or an unlimited wristband for $20 are available for purchase at the event. All proceeds benefit the Share Center.\n\nAdmission: $5\, children 12 and under FREE.\n\nParking: Downtown Battle Creek parking ramps\n\nThank you to our wonderful sponsor!\n\n\nInterested in becoming a sponsor at this fun-tastic event? Sign up HERE!\n\nThis event was created to help raise support and funds for the SHARE Center\, we invite you to become a valued sponsor and showcase your support for a vital Battle Creek resource and to help create some excitement with this festive event.  With three distinct sponsorship levels\, there’s an opportunity for everyone to make a difference and gain visibility.
URL:https://kelloggarena.com/event/carnival-food-fest-2024/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 1 McCamly Sqaure\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arena Events,Family Friendly,Festivals,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T150000
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SUMMARY:Que The Creek BBQ Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Que the Creek is BACK! BBQ Festival with BBQ from local restaurants and start up pit masters\, all providing samples to be judged on who has the best BBQ in Battle Creek! \nThis family friendly event will feature BBQ vendors\, LIVE music\, yard games\, craft drinks and more! \nGeneral Admission: $5\, Children 12 and under FREE! Event runs 3pm-7pm. \nCurrent Vendors:  \nSouthern Style BAR-B-QUE \nLone Star Lemonade \nSaint Samuel’s \nJerk Your Beef Jerky \nVeggz Cafe \nOn The Roll \nSugar Babies Cotton Candy \nBig Moe’s BBQ \nFinley’s Grill & Smokehouse \nSmoked Down BBQ \nSkinny Kenny’s BBQ \nPop’s Family Kitchen BBQ \nB&B’s BBQ \nRock N Roll Creamery \nBombas BBQ \nAll Bones Catering \nOne Nation Tap & Table \nPops Gut LLC \nTraveler’s Craft BBQ and Whiskey Bar \nMr. Food/Riverside on the Road \n  \nVendor Map: \n  \n \nInterested in becoming a part this sizzling event? Sponsor and vendor submission forms can be found at the link below! \nBecome a Sponsor: CLICK HERE \nThank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!
URL:https://kelloggarena.com/event/que-the-creek-bbq-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 1 McCamly Sqaure\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arena Events,Conventions,Family Friendly,Festivals,Music
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SUMMARY:Food Prize
DESCRIPTION:What is Food Prize?\nFood Prize is a food event and pitch competition highlighting up and coming food entrepreneurs. The event at Kellogg Arena is Saturday\, October 7 from 12-5 pm. Come try exciting new foods from invigorating food makers all across Southwest Michigan and cast your vote on who should take home a piece of the prize pool! \nFood Prize is the kick-off to Battle Creek’s Restaurant Week\, happening October 7-14\, 2023. Be sure to check out all the mouthwatering participating restaurants and deals happening all week long! Visit battlecreekrestaurantweek.com for more information. \nFood Prize Event\nCheck out 12 different vendors serving their food! Get your ticket\, and you’ll be given vouchers to try all of the unique offerings from all the competitors. Tickets: $7\, children 5 and usnder FREE. Each ticket includes 5 FREE Food Sample Tickets \nPitch Competition\nWith over a $40\,000 prize pool\, food entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas to a panel of local judges\, and YOU. Have a say in who will win and have the opportunity to launch their business to the next level. Interested in submitting an application to compete? Click here. \n  \n  \nFood Prize\, hosted by the Sprout BC\, Battle Creek Food Reimagined\, Kellogg Arena\, City of Battle Creek Small Business Development Office and other regional partner groups*\, are seeking food and beverage businesses looking for support to start or scale operations.
URL:https://kelloggarena.com/event/food-prize/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 1 McCamly Sqaure\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arena Events,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:The Big Cheese - Mac & Cheese Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 20 for The Big Cheese! Battle Creeks first Mac & Cheese Festival! \nThis festival will include mac & cheese vendors\, games\, live music\, wine tasting\, and more! \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n$5 admission gets you in the door. You are then able to try out a variety of vendors serving up the best mac & cheese from Battle Creek and surrounding areas. Samples range from $3-$7\, so you can make sure to try them all! Beverages (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) are available for purchase throughout the arena.\nMake sure to vote for who your favorite mac & cheese vendor was! Voting is simple. Scan the QR code and select your favorite! \nMore vendor information coming soon!
URL:https://kelloggarena.com/event/the-big-cheese-mac-cheese-festival/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 1 McCamly Sqaure\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arena Events,Family Friendly,Music
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