2025 CSI Leagues Michigan State Championships

🎱 Get ready, Michigan! The 2025 CSI Leagues Michigan State Championships are headed to Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, MI from September 16–21!

Event is FREE for spectators!

​Players must be 2025 members of a BCA Pool League or USA Pool League and play at least four (4) weeks in a sanctioned division during the 2025 calendar year.

Visit HERE for additional event information.

⏰ Times:

Tuesday: 2pm-1am

Wednesday: 7am-1am

Thursday: 7am-1am

Friday: 7am-1am

Saturday: 7am-1am

Sunday: 7am-3pm

🏨 Lodging: DoubleTree by Hilton
50 Capital Ave. SW
Battle Creek, MI 49017

Enjoy the convenience of this stunning, brand-new hotel connected directly to Kellogg Arena.

Book by August 30, 2025, to lock in the exclusive group rate of just $139/night. Hurry, discounted rooms are limited and are expected to go fast!

🚗 Parking: Hamblin Ramp – Tuesday-Thursday, and Sunday – First 3 hours free, ticketed parking $8 max. Friday and Saturday is all ticketed parking.

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK PERMITTED IN THE ARENA 

Friday Night Beats & Bites – Country Night

Join us for our Friday Concert Series, Friday Nite Beats & Bites!

Markets will take place June 27, August 22, and October 10 from 6pm-9pm.

Friday Nite Beats & Bites is a vibrant concert series at the Battle Creek Farmers Market! Enjoy live music from talented bands, savor delicious bites from local food vendors, and shop unique crafts from area artisans. Join us for an evening of great music, tasty food, and community fun!

Check out our Facebook page for a list of Friday vendors!

June 27th’s theme will be Country Night!

Music by Double Wide Ride

Food Trucks:

  • Cookin’ With Beans
  • Momma Stacy’s Kitchen & Catering
  • Kona Ice
  • Scott’s Sweets

2025 Ballerz Gala

*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CONTACT THE PROMOTER DIRECTLY WITH ANY QUESTIONS*
Contact: L.E. Johnson II, EdD (lesterej@eejc.org)
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The runway is calling. 👑✨ Get ready for a show-stopping fashion moment from Louie Jones of Crowned Royalty at the Ballerz Gala.
From bold looks to blinged-out statements, this is your chance to see style and creativity take center stage.
Featuring the 50/50 Crowd Funding Business Competition, a LIVE band performance by Gabriel Brass Band, DAJA EXCEL , and a fashion show by Louie Jones of Crowned Royalty.

Post Community Band Concert Series

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 19, 2025

June 26, 2025

July 10, 2025

July 17, 2025

July 24, 2025

Location: Festival Market Square (Downtown Battle Creek)

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.

Post Community Band Concert Series

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 19, 2025

June 26, 2025

July 10, 2025

July 17, 2025

July 24, 2025

Location: Festival Market Square (Downtown Battle Creek)

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.

Post Community Band Concert Series

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 19, 2025

June 26, 2025

July 10, 2025

July 17, 2025

July 24, 2025

Location: Festival Market Square (Downtown Battle Creek)

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.

Post Community Band Concert Series

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 19, 2025

June 26, 2025

July 10, 2025

July 17, 2025

July 24, 2025

Location: Festival Market Square (Downtown Battle Creek)

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.

Glizzy Festival 2025

🌭 Battle Creek’s Hot Dog competition returns in 2025! Join us at Kellogg Arena as we celebrate America’s favorite past time! 🌭

What to expect at Glizzy Fest:

Diverse Vendors:

🍴 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.

Fun for the whole family:

🎤 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.

Vote for the best glizzy:

👍 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.

🎟️: Get tickets HERE!

General Admission: $7, children 12 and under are FREE

🌭 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. 🏆🔥

👉 Sign up HERE for the Glizzy Gobbler competition!

 

Special Thanks

Grand Champion Sponsors:

Grand 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.

Special thanks to this year’s Grand Champion sponsors:

Gold Grand Champion

Silver Grand Champions

 

The MacFarlane Family

Cinco De Mayo

🇲🇽  Join us at Festival Market Square for Voces’s 4th Annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta! Featuring live music, dancing, food trucks, artisan vendors, kids’ activities and more! 💃🌮

Saturday, May 3rd from 4pm-7pm at Festival Market Square (25 McCamly St. S)

FREE for all ages to attend!

Battle Creek Taco & Tequila Festival

🌮 Taco & Tequila Fest Returns—Now in Downtown Battle Creek!🍹

🍋‍🟩 The Battle Creek Battle Jacks who have hosted fan-favorite festivals like Donut & Beer Fest and Piepalooza—are thrilled to bring back one of the area’s most flavorful events: Taco & Tequila Fest, coming to Downtown Battle Creek’s Festival Market Square on Saturday, July 19th, 2025!

🌮 Taco Heaven
Sample a delicious variety of tacos from some of the best local taquerias and restaurants across Southwest Michigan.

🥃 Tequila, Cerveza & More
Taste from a selection of tequila samples, plus cervezas, margaritas, and other refreshing mixed drinks from top tequila brands and regional breweries.

🎉 A Downtown Fiesta for Everyone
With a new home in the heart of downtown, Taco & Tequila Fest is bigger and better than ever—and it’s still fun for all ages. Special ticket options are available for guests under 21 or those choosing not to consume alcohol.

Tickets on sale NOW!

🎟️ https://www.bctacoandtequilafest.com/

🚗 Parking available in the Hamblin Ave. Parking Structure: $5

Kellogg Arena