Friday Nite Beats & Bites – Retro 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, artisan vendors and community fun!

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

August 22nd’s night market theme will be Retro Night! 🛼 Throw on your neon, your bell bottoms, or your best grunge look — whatever decade you love most — and meet us at Festival Market Square! 🪩

💿 Music coming soon!

🍔 Current Food Trucks:

Kona Ice
Scott’s Sweets

10th Annual Backyard Burgers and Brews Fest

The 10th Annual Backyard Burgers & Brews Festival returns to Downtown Battle Creek! 🍔🍻🎶

Downtown Battle Creek’s favorite end-of-summer bash is back and bigger than ever! Featuring 40-50 mouthwatering food trucks, 9 hopping downtown bars and restaurants, the buzz of the Social District, and the electric sounds of Run 4 Cover rocking the 80s and 90s all night long.

Families, foodies, and fun-seekers unite for one unforgettable evening of flavor, music, and community connection!

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 | 5pm-10pm

Presented by the Battle Creek Chamber.

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

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

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

Downtown Country Jam featuring Drake Milligan

Roach Home Improvement, Kellogg Arena and WIN 98.5 present: Downtown Country Jam!

Featuring: Drake Milligan with special guest Jason Cross, and a special FREE pre-party at Festival Market Square, with performance from Michigan native Audrey Ray!
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | Show: 7pm, Pre-Party: 4pm-6pm

🤠 Get ready for a boot-stompin’ good time at Downtown Country Jam, bringing high-energy country music to the heart of Battle Creek! Headlining the night is country sensation Drake Milligan, known for his classic sound and electrifying performances. Opening for him is the talented Michigan native Jason Cross, delivering a powerful set that will have fans singing along all night long.

🍻 Start the party early at Festival Market Square, 4pm-6pm, where the official Pre-Party kicks off with live music, craft vendors, food trucks, and ice-cold drinks to get you in the country spirit before the main event at Kellogg Arena. Opening performance by Audrey Ray, Michigan native and rising country star, who can be seen sharing the stage with national touring artists such as Uncle Kracker and Kelsea Ballerini.

🎤 Hosted by Mike Geeter and Michael Harrison

🎵 Don’t miss your chance to experience an unforgettable night of country music, great vibes, and good times in Downtown Battle Creek, all for a great cause! A portion of ticket proceeds benefit The Haven of Rest.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now! CLICK HERE

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

🚫 NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE PERMITTED IN THE KELLOGG ARENA. Concessions available on site. 🚫

👜 Kellogg Arena Bag Policy

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

Bags must 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.

PRE-PARTY VENDOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! $50 per booth rental space. Register HERE.

🎹 Singer, songwriter, and actor, Drake Milligan has been hailed as a Country traditionalist redefining the current landscape of the music industry. Making his breakout debut, with his critically acclaimed album, Dallas / Fort Worth, Milligan perfected his baritone vocals and honky-tonk hooks to create his one-of-a-kind signature sound. Recently releasing, his follow up EP, Jukebox Songs, Milligan once again sets the stage for another project full of high-energy, twang and soulful Country. Drake recently performed at Stagecoach Festival 2025.

Jason Cross is a rising, fully-independent country rock artist known for his edgy style and country swagger. Originally from Michigan, Jason began performing in 2015 and moved to Nashville in 2020. With a haircut fit for a rockstar and the stage presence to match, Jason has created an undeniable brand for himself. Over the years, Jason has opened for national acts such as Jon Langston, Chase Matthew, Lakeview, Granger Smith, and Buckcherry, steadily building a dedicated fan base along the way. His music has also been featured on Spotify playlists such as “All New Country,” “New Music Friday Country,” and “Fresh Finds Country.” To kick off 2025, Jason joined Lakeview on their headlining “Blue Collar Country” tour, which wrapped up at the end of March. Inspired by a diverse range of artists, including Alice in Chains, Randy Houser, and Koe Wetzel.

That Arena Rock Show

🚨 Important Event Update 🚨

Doors for That Arena Rock Show at Kellogg Arena tonight have been postponed to 7:30 PM due to technical difficulties.

🎸 Don’t worry — the party is still on! Head out to Festival Market Square for a pre-party and band meet & greet, plus a bar for guests to enjoy while we get everything set inside.

Thank you for your patience — we can’t wait to rock with you tonight! 🤘

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🤘 Kellogg Arena is bringing rock ‘n’ roll back to Battle Creek! Come rock out at That Arena Rock Show: Saturday, October 11! 🤘

Doors Open: 7:30pm

In-Person box office Purchases will be made available at 6pm day of show – No price increase for day of show purchases

That Arena Rock Show is the ultimate high energy tribute to “Classic” Rock N’ Roll. Performing legendary rock anthems that ruled the airwaves in the 70s and 80s. Including artists like: Poison, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses to name a few. This show will take you on a trip back in time, turning every sized venue into an arena for a night! Get your lighters out and your fist in the air. This rock show is more than just music -it’s an experience!

🎟️ Tickets available HERE

*NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE ALLOWED IN ARENA*

Kellogg Arena Bag Policy

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

Bags must 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.

ADA/Wheelchair Accessible seating available on arena floor. First come, first served basis.

Parking available for $8 in the Hamblin Ave ramp

Thank you to our community partner, Kellogg Community Credit Union, for helping to make this event a success!

Modified Mania 2024

The 1st ever Indoor Custom Car Show in Battle Creek, MI will be happening at the Kellogg Arena June 2, 2024!

MODIFIED Mania’s indoor portion is a Car Show for the best of the best. All vehicles are welcome to apply.

Some vehicles that are not approved for the indoor portion may be approved for the outdoor portion. The application is free to fill out and can be emailed or mailed in. If approved you will receive an approval letter with more information. Make sure to read through all the details, as incomplete applications are subject to be denied.

There will be concessions on site. Admission for spectators is $5 per person. Children 5 and under are FREE.

There will be cash prizes for Best in Show winners, as well as trophies for many other categories listed on the webpage below.

We encourage anyone that has a love for classic, custom or just all around pristine rides to come attend.

The date is set for June 2nd, 2024 from 2-7pm. Approved car show applicants will need to arrive between noon-1:30pm to get set up.

We also have an application for those that want to be a sponsor, and/or have a booth at the event.

Feel free to scan the QR code on the Event Flyer above or click the link below to be directed to the associated webpage.

Again we would like to thank The Kellogg Arena & Small Business Development of Battle Creek for partnering with us for this Event. AutoMODIFIED is so happy to bring this special event to our hometown of Battle Creek, MI.

Again ANYONE with ANY ride is welcome to apply. ONLY Approved Applicants will be allowed in the Car Show. No Cars will be allowed in at the gate without the approval paperwork. Per every applicant you will need to submit the associated 6 photos of your ride.

We cannot wait to see a packed house. Custom Car parking is limited to 85-100 indoor spots and 75-100 outdoor spots, so get those applications in!

🚨 Important Event Update 🚨

Arena Sponsors