Showstopper Dance Competition

Join us for the return of the Showstopper Dance Competition March 13-15, 2026 at Kellogg Arena!

🎟️ This event is FREE admission!

⏰ Schedule will be released shortly prior to the event.

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We design each day of the Showstopper dance competition in Battle Creek, MI, to be seamless and spectacular. When the details are handled, your dancers can shine and you can enjoy every second.

🌟 Step into the spotlight with a competition experience like no other:

Built for Every Studio and Every Dancer:
- 5 competition levels, including a level for dancers with special needs and disabilities
- 5 overall age divisions
- 20+ category age divisions
- 6 routine entry types
- 15+ dance categories
- Awards for both categories and overalls
World-Class Production: Custom Marley stages, pro lighting, massive LED screens
Free Live Stream: Every routine streamed with “next-up” screen updates
Dynamic LED Backgrounds: 100,000+ visuals tailored to each performance
Capture the Moment: Multi-camera videos and professional photos—each photo or video package starting at $9.99 per routine
Professional Critiques: Honest, helpful feedback from industry pros
Trophies + Medals: Every dancer gets a medal, every routine earns a trophy
Special Opportunities: Convention scholarships, magazine features, All-Star invites, and even Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade selections
Shop the Showstopper Store: Over 50 exclusive items dancers love—at prices you’ll appreciate
Memorable Extras: Just Dance videos, photo ops, and fun surprises throughout the weekend

🏨 Host Hotels: Reserve your room through Showstopper Travel to access exclusive discounted rates at the NEW venue’s hotel—stay just steps from all the action!

🅿️ Parking is available in the Hamblin Ave. parking ramp (connected to the Kellogg Arena)

Football Association Conference 2026

Private event. Visit https://www.mhsfca.com/events/2026-mhsfca-winners-circle-coaches-clinic/ for registration information.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Courtyard by Marriott Battle Creek

12891 Harper Village Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49014

(269) 979-2900

Book Group Rate Here – Courtyard by Marriot Battle Creek

Fairfield Inn Battle Creek

4665 Beckley Road Battle Creek, Michigan, USA, 49015

Book Group Rate Here – Fairfield Inn

DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek

50 Capital Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49017

Book Group Rate Here – DoubleTree Downtown

Residence Inn

13334 6.5 Mile Rd. Battle Creek, Michigan, USA, 49014

Book Group Rate Here – Residence Inn

SHUTTLE INFORMATION

1/15/26 – Pick up report time: 14:45 @ Fairfield,

shuttle from 15:00 – 18:40 then shuttle.

Depart Fairfield @ 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00

Depart Courtyard @ 15:15, 16:15, 17:15, 18:15

Depart Residence @ 15:25, 16:25, 17:25, 18:25

Arrive @ Double Tree @ 15:40, 16:40, 17:40, 18:40

Reverse Route

Then @ 19:30 start @ Double Tree and shuttle from

19:30-23:00

Depart Double Tree @ 19:30, 20:30, 21:30, 22:30, last trip 23:30

Arrive Fairfield @ 19:45, 20:45, 21:45, 22:45, 23:45

Arrive Courtyard @ 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00

Arrive Residence @ 20:10, 21:10, 22:10, 23:10, 00:10

1/16/26 – Pick up report time: 07:45 @ Fairfield,

shuttle from 08:00-10:40, 12:00-15:40, 18.30-00:15

Depart Fairfield @ 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00,

16:05

Depart Courtyard @ 08:15, 09:15, 10:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15,

16:20

Depart Residence @ 08:25, 09:25, 10:25, 12:25, 13:25, 14:25, 15:25

15:25, 16:30

Arrive @ Double Tree @ 08:40, 09:40, 10:40, 12:40, 13:40, 14:40,

15:40,

Reverse Route

Then @ 18:30 start @ Double Tree and shuttle from

18:30-00:15

Depart Double Tree @ 18:30, 19:30, 20:30, 21:30, 22:30, 23:30 last

trip @ 00:15-00:30 (Will depart when full.)

Arrive Fairfield @ 18:30, 19:45, 20:45, 21:45, 22:45, 23:45, 00:30

Arrive Courtyard @ 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00, 00:45

Arrive Residence @ 19:10, 20:10, 21:10, 22:10, 23:10, 00:10, 00:55

* @ Double Tree drop pick up & drop off @ main entrance *

See map – https://maps.app.goo.gl/g9sQXYUaGXLAn2we9

If there is no one at the pick up’s for going portion of the trips

the driver will go to next scheduled pick up. If nobody is at any

of pick ups, shuttle will go to Double Tree in case people

want to go back to hotels.

For return trips, if nobody is at the Double Tree to depart

at scheduled time the driver will pull off and come back at

next scheduled departure time. The driver won’t run empty for

return trips.

Food Prize 2026

Food Prize 2026 is a regional food business competition and industry convening designed to support new and existing food entrepreneurs across Michigan.

The event combines a pitch competition, food product showcase, and educational summit, bringing together food business owners, support organizations, funders, and industry partners.

Food Prize is free for spectators! Head down from 12pm-4pm and try food items from competitors.

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026

⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Kellogg Arena & Battle Creek Innovation Hub

Food Service Application

Food Manufacturing Application

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Program Overview:

Pitch Competition | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Two competitive tracks:
• Food Service (catering, food trucks, restaourants) — Regional
• Food Manufacturing (CPG Food & Beverage) — Statewide

Up to $40,000 in cash awards will be distributed!

Food Business Summit | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Educational forums focused on the operational, regulatory, and financial needs of food businesses.

Make It:
• Commercial kitchen access, incubators, and accelerators
• Regulatory and compliance requirements

Fund It:
• Capital access, including loans, grants, and investment

Sell It:
• Scaling operations
• Co-packers, contract manufacturing, and retail pathways

Food Show:
Participating vendors will showcase and sell products at Kellogg Arena.

Hosts / Co-Hosts
• Small Business Battle Creek
• Kellogg Arena
• Sprout BC
• BC Food Reimagined
• Battle Creek Innovation Hub
• Northern Initiatives

Que The Cheese – BBQ + Mac & Cheese Festival

🧀 Get ready, Battle Creek — the mash-up you’ve been waiting for is HERE! 🔥

Introducing QUE THE CHEESE — where smoky BBQ meets ooey-gooey mac & cheese, all under one delicious roof at Kellogg Arena!

📅 Saturday, February 28
⏰ 3PM–7PM
📍 Kellogg Arena | Battle Creek
🎟️ $7 admission
👧 Kids 12 & under FREE

🎟️ Purchase tickets HERE!

Whether you’re team brisket, team cheddar, or both — come taste, sip, and celebrate Battle Creek’s boldest new food fest.

Thank you to our Que the Cheese Sponsors:

Cam Williams

T.K. Pro Rodeo Presents: Man Vs. Beast Bull Riding

🔥 Experience the Ultimate Rush of Professional Bull Riding! Get ready for a heart-pounding night of action as the toughest cowboys in the country face off against the rankest bulls in the business. This isn’t just a rodeo — it’s a full-scale adrenaline show packed with high-energy production, arena-shaking music, and edge-of-your-seat excitement. Every 8 seconds feels like a lifetime as riders battle for glory and fans witness raw power, grit, and elite athleticism.

Bring the family, bring your friends — and be part of an electric crowd that’s louder, wilder, and more alive than ever before. Don’t miss your chance to experience the action up close — grab your tickets now before they’re gone!

🎟️ General Admission: $23, children 2 and under are FREE

Family 4 Pack: $78

Doors open at 5:30pm, show at 7:00pm

Purchase Friday, February 13th tickets HERE

NO ticket refunds or exchanges.

Interested in volunteering at the rodeo? Sign up HERE!

✏️ Know Before You Go:

Parking is available in the Hamblin Ave. Ramp.
NO outside food/beverage, coolers, or weapons allowed in the Kellogg Arena.
Blankets are permitted, with subjection to search.

Trap N’ Skate

Excel Media Presents: Trap N’ Skate at Kellogg Arena!

In partnership with Casamigos — this is the Adult Skate Night the city’s been waiting on.

Hip Hop + R&B & Drinks all night

Sounds by DJ Sic Musiq Anthony Marcel

Friday, Dec 5th, 2025

Doors open 7:30pm–11pm

Kellogg Arena

🍺 Ages 21+ (Valid ID Required. No photos/screenshots or paper ID’s accepted.)

$10 Ticket Entry

🛼 $12 Skate Rental or Bring Your Own (limited rentals available) provided by Good Vibez Mobile Roller Skating LLC

A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Justice E. Bowser II Justice Center.

✨ Pull up, vibe out, and roll with us — the floor is waiting. 🛼🔥

🎟️ Skip the line. Purchase your mobile tickets online now!

🚗 Parking available in the Hamblin Ave ramp for $5

Winter Jam 2025 – Best of Both Worlds

Get ready for one of Michigan’s biggest nights of music and culture!

Winter Jam 2025 – Best of Both Worlds Edition brings Skilla Baby × Jacquees together on one stage for an unforgettable concert celebrating unity, arts, and culture through music. Hosted by comedian Jack Funny, with special guest Gloss Up. 🔥

Presented by R.I.S.E. Entertainment & E Baller Touring, this event uses entertainment as a powerful tool for community connection, cultural pride, and positive expression — highlighting Battle Creek’s growing influence in the Midwest music scene.

This concert is also part of R.I.S.E.’s broader mission to uplift and empower African-American communities through arts and entertainment, using music as a form of violence intervention, cultural restoration, and healing.

Experience explosive performances, local talent, and pure energy as hip-hop and R&B collide in
this Best of Both Worlds experience.

📍 Kellogg Arena | Battle Creek, MI
📅 Saturday, December 20, 2025
⏰ Doors open at 6:00 PM | Show starts at 7:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets available online now!

General Admission (Balcony/Upper Level): $30.00
Balcony Deal: 2 for $50 or Buy 3, Get 1 Free
• Lower Bowl / Floor GA: $60.00
• VIP: SOLD OUT
• Backstage Passes: Contact Damon Brown at Leadership@risecorp.org or (269)
358-9466

Sponsorship info:

(269) 358-9466 or (810) 347-3201, or dbrown42178@gmail.com

In-person box office purchases are by appointment only. Please call (269) 788-1101 to schedule an appointment. Box office hours are 9am-3pm, Mon-Fri.

🚫 There will be NO re-entry for this event.

🚗 Parking available in the Hamblin Ave. Parking Structure for $8

🚫 NO OUTSIDE FOOD/BEVERAGE OR WEAPONS PERMITTED IN THE KELLOGG ARENA. 🚫

👜 Kellogg Arena Bag Policy

For the safety and security of all guests, Kellogg Arena enforces the following bag policy:

Bags may be no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”.
All bags are subject to search upon entry.

Guests are encouraged to leave bags at home whenever possible to expedite the entry process. Thank you for your cooperation.

💰 ATM: The nearest ATM to Kellogg Arena is Kellogg Community Credit Union (35 Jackson St W). Guests can cross through Festival Market Square and access ATM through the Jackson St. parking lot.

CANCELED – 2025 Michigan USA Wrestling – Holiday Youth Club Duals

EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

Bronson Leadership Conference

Private event.

Our venue is open for any type of event. All of our spaces are available to rent for different local and national events.

Seating up to 6,200 with a wide variety of seating configurations to meet your needs.
Four (4) dressing rooms plus one (1) star dressing room, all with full bathroom and shower facilities.
Full Service catering kitchen
In-house advertising & ad placement service using Kellogg Arena’s contract rates

If you’d like to learn more about booking our arena or our outdoor space for community events in Battle Creek, Michigan, reach out today at 269-788-1107.

Battle Creek Winter Wanderland 2025

❄️ Winter Wanderland returns to Downtown Battle Creek! ❄️

Winter Wanderland is a collection of holiday events happening in and around Battle Creek. Join in celebrating this magical time of year and wander all around our beautiful city to get into the holiday spirit. Special events happening December 6, 2025 from 2-8pm.

Event Highlights:

🎄Holiday Market

DoubleTree by Hilton Atrium
Saturday, December 6: 2-8 pm

🎨 Artisans and Makers: Browse handmade crafts by local vendors. Vendor spaces are full.

Event activities include:

Santa Meet & Greet
The Grinch Meet & Greet
Cookie Decorating
Chiropractic adjustments & massages

🐎 Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

Festival Market Square
Saturday, December 6: 3-8 pm

Dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh around downtown Battle Creek. Rides are free of charge. Wagon rides will ONLY operate out of Festival Market Square. Click here to see the wagon ride route.

Rides will be available from 5-8 pm. Wagons can hold 12-14 people and will be running continuously every 25 minutes. Horse drawn wagon rides provided by Twinn Pines Carriages.

ALL WAGON RIDES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. BE SURE TO GET THERE EARLY TO SECURE YOUR BOARDING PASS TICKET.

🚃 Mini Polar Express Train Rides

Festival Market Square
Saturday, December 6: 2-8 pm

All aboard! Enjoy a free magical ride around holiday themed track in Festival Market Square!

🎟️ Winter Wanderland events are FREE for all ages!

Bring your holiday spirit and join us for a memorable celebration at Battle Creek Winter Wanderland! 🌟