Tag: downtown Battle Creek
Showstopper Dance Competition
Join us for the second weekend of the Showstopper Dance Competition: April 17-19, 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)
🚨SOLD OUT!🚨 – T.K. Pro Rodeo Presents: Man Vs. Beast Bull Riding
🚨SOLD OUT!🚨
T.K. Pro Rodeo Presents: Man Vs. Beast Bull Riding
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.
Master Spas Expo 2026
*NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE ALLOWED*
Explore premier spas and hot tubs. Relax, it’s Master Spas.
When: April 10th – 12th, 2026
Friday: 12PM – 6PM, Saturday: 11AM – 6PM, Sunday: 11AM – 4PM
Where: Kellogg Arena
1 McCamly Square, McCamly St S, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Free Admission
Parking 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.
Sale Offers: $1 Million+ of Inventory
- Regions’ Largest Selection. Up to 50% off!
- Floor models available for instant delivery (see store for details)
- $500 to $1,000 Off Select Spas (MSRP)
- $1,000 to $2,500 Off Swim Spas
Financing Options:
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- On-site financing on approved credit (OAC)
Free Delivery & Setup:
- Delivery, Setup, and Chemicals Included
- Large Selection, Fast Deliveries, and In-Stock Now!
Will trash/haul away old spa/hot tub for small fee
MARVAC 39th Battle Creek RV & Camping Show
New RVs will be on display to tour at the MARVAC 39th Battle Creek RV & Camping Show at the Kellogg Arena. Dealers are available during show hours to help you find an RV for any budget with exclusive on-site dealer RV financing and special discounted models. There will also be multiple booth exhibitors.
Hours: Friday 1-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Tickets: Adult admission (ages 13 and over) is $8. Senior admission (ages 55 and over) is $7. Children 12 and under get in free.
Ticket is good for one-day entry. Ticket is good for any day of the event. All sales are final. Purchased tickets are non-refundable.
Where: Kellogg Arena – 1 McCamly Square, Battle Creek, MI 49017. Parking not included in show admission. Information on public parking can be found here.
In exchange for the Michigan Manufactured Housing RV & Campground Association (“Association”) allowing attendee to attend this event, attendee assumes all risk of, and agrees that the Association, its employees and members, and other show participants are not liable for any damage to property or injury to or death of any persons. As further consideration, attendee agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Association, its employees and members, and other show participants from and against any and all claims for any injury or death to any person, or sustained by any person or property related to the attendee attending this event.
Animal policy: Service animals are welcome into MARVAC RV & Camping Shows. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 2010 Regulations define a service animal as “any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition.” C.F.R. § 35.104 and § 36.104 (2010).
*NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE ALLOWED*
2026 MLK People’s Belonging Ball
2026 MLK People’s Belonging Ball
Join us in 2026 for the MLK People’s Belonging Ball—a night of unity, fun, and celebration!
Monday, January 19, 2026
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Kellogg Arena | 1 McCamly Square. Battle Creek, MI 49017
Get ready to celebrate at The 2026 MLK People’s Belonging Ball! This in-person event is all about community, joy, and togetherness. Join us for an unforgettable night where everyone belongs. Come connect, dance, and make memories with amazing people. Don’t miss out on the fun and positive vibes – it’s the place to be!
Schedule of Events:
🕑: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Soul Food Competition
🕑: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Business Expo
🕑: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Social Hour
🕑: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dinner and Entertainment
🕑: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dancing
Contact lesterej@eejc.org for event information.

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VENDORS — NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE
Reserve your booth with Kia Whitlock
(269) 456-1127 |
kiawhi456@gmail.com
Powered by the Education & Economic Justice Coalition and the Village Network of Battle Creek, this is where vision meets action.
Don’t just honor the dream — BUILD THE DREAM.
Pull up. Show up. Level up.
National Cereal Festival 2026
🥣 The National Cereal Festival returns Saturday, June 13, 2026! 🥣
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.
The Cereal Festival will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, on McCamly St. starting at Michigan to Hamblin Ave., from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Festival activities include live music, exotic animal shows, games, competitions, vendors, children’s activities and more. The vendors will operate from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. The event is held rain or shine!
The National Cereal Festival is FREE and open to the public!
All Cereal Festival event information can be found HERE!
Start the festivities with the National Cereal Parade at 6:30pm on Friday! Parade begins and ends at the Kool Center.
Sign-up HERE to join the 2026 Cereal Parade!
Volunteer opportunities coming soon!
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!
⏰ View event scheduled HERE.
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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!
🅿️ Daily Parking is available in the Hamblin Ave. parking ramp (connected to the Kellogg Arena) for $8
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,
Food Prize 2026
• Food Service (catering, food trucks, restaourants) — Regional
• Food Manufacturing (CPG Food & Beverage) — Statewide
• Commercial kitchen access, incubators, and accelerators
• Regulatory and compliance requirements
• Capital access, including loans, grants, and investment
• Scaling operations
• Co-packers, contract manufacturing, and retail pathways
Participating vendors will showcase and sell products at Kellogg Arena.
• Small Business Battle Creek
• Kellogg Arena
• Sprout BC
• BC Food Reimagined
• Battle Creek Innovation Hub
• Northern Initiatives


