entertainment – Kellogg Arena

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

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!

🎟️ GA: $23, children 2 and under are FREE

Family 4 Pack: $78

Purchase Friday, February 13th tickets HERE

Purchase Saturday, February 14th tickets HERE

*Please note, there are NO ticket refunds or exchanges. Please be sure to select your desired day.

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)

$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!

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 (Upper Level): $39.00
• Lower Bowl / Floor GA: $54.00
• Front Row / Premium Sections (Rows 1–3): $81.00
• Early Bird: 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

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

🚗 Parking available in the Hamblin Ave. Parking Structure

🚫 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.

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! 🌟

Jingle Bell Laughs 2025

🎄Get ready to laugh loud this holiday season at Jingle Bell Laughs—a one-night comedy blowout starring Ron Taylor, as seen on BET’s Apollo Live, Fox’s Laughs, All Def-Digital, and handpicked by Bill Burr for Comedy Central’s The Ringers. Featuring Blain Hill, Kevin Johnson, Ree Ledbetter, and Patty Rooney, and hosted by Comedy Central’s own Mike Geeter, this all-star lineup hits the stage at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek on Friday, December 19 at 8PM. Don’t miss your chance to catch the hottest holiday comedy event in Michigan.

Headliner: Ron Taylor

Openers: Blain Hill, Kevin Johnson, Ree Ledbetter, Patty Rooney

Host: Mike Geeter

🎟️ Purchase tickets HERE

VIP: $38 (includes preferential table seating, private bar and meet & greet with performers.)

GA: $23

Guests must be 18 years or older to purchase. Minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

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

RON TAYLOR – Ron Taylor is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor from Detroit, now based in Los Angeles. He was just cast as a series regular on Freeform’s comedy series, NONE OF THE ABOVE. In 2018, he was selected as a New Face at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, and in 2017, he performed at the festival as part of Kevin Hart’s talent showcase LOL LIVE. Ron has appeared on B.E.T’s “Apollo Live,” Fox TV’s “Laughs,” and various viral videos on the All Def-Digital network. He was chosen by Bill Burr to perform on Comedy Central’s stand-up series, The Ringers.Ron performs at festivals and clubs worldwide, including hosting Blake Griffin’s Charity Comedy Show in Los Angeles and Russell Westbrook’s Charity Comedy show in Oklahoma City. He’s a paid regular at the famous Comedy Store in Hollywood. Most recently, he appeared in the FX series “Oh Jerome, No,” directed by Alex Karpovsky, and will feature in Yassir Lester’s upcoming film THE GUTTER.

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/O5jku2WIWHM

BLAIN HILL – Blain Hill is a comedian, writer, and podcaster from Detroit, Michigan. A mainstay of the Detroit comedy scene for more than a decade, Blain has entertained audiences all across the country with his sharp, original writing and deadpan delivery. Blain is a regular performer at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, and The Detroit House Of Comedy and has shared the stage with greats like Barry Crimmins, Jimmy Pardo, and Sam Morril.

KEVIN JOHNSON – Kevin Johnson is a native Detroiter who uses his urban upbringing to express his unique prospective on the world and everything in it. For the last 11 years he has enjoyed traveling coast to coast spreading smiles to audiences. From dating to work life he finds a hilarious way to tell stories using wit and physical comedy. Whether right or wrong he will entertain you with his views…just one man’s opinion.

REE LEDBETTER – Comedian Ree Ledbetter has been entertaining audiences at venues across the Midwest and Canada, such as Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, The Windsor Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory Chicago, and every dive bar in between. With her unique life experiences, lighthearted self-deprecation, and likable energetic presence, she has become a fan favorite wherever she performs.

PATTY ROONEY – Patty Rooney is a Metro Detroit comedian, improviser, writer, and filmmaker. Her sketch comedy videos have been featured on WhoHaHa. When she’s not performing stand-up, she’s improvising with her troupe, Big Fun Social for their monthly sold-out show “Big Fun Murder” at Go Comedy. You can catch her doing standup around the Midwest, most recently at the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival.

AND, YOUR HOST, MIKE GEETER – Mike is a unique comedian who hails from Pontiac, MI. Despite being a dropout from an Ivy League, he is a proud graduate of a community college. His humor is an insightful take on current events, family, and relationships. Growing up in a family with 17 siblings and being a father himself, Mike’s comedy is a blend of sharp wit and a smooth delivery. He has performed at some of the most prestigious comedy venues in the U.S. and Canada and has had the opportunity to work with Kevin Hart, Tom Papa, Maria Bamford, Hannibal Burress, Natasha Leggero, Jim Norton, and Rickey Smiley, among others.

For more than a dozen years, Mike has been a versatile artist who has been featured on Fox Television and Hulu’s comedy showcase “Laughs,” and on the Detroit episode of “Kevin Hart Presents: Hart Of The City 2” on Comedy Central. He has also moderated and hosted at national conferences, played Santa in a national OnStar commercial, and portrayed a casino bartender in a regional commercial. Additionally, he delivered a TEDTalk in October 2022 and can now be heard on SiriusXM on Kevin Hart’s LOL Radio. Mike’s company, SamRose Entertainment, produces comedy events around Michigan, including the Traverse City Comedy Festival!

Mike’s first full-length comedy CD, “The Charm Offensive,” is available on all digital platforms. His new “Put It On Tape: Detroit” mini-special can be seen on YouTube.

Battle Creek Fall Art Festival

🎨 Artist Festivals announces the Battle Creek Fall Festival just in time for those artists gearing up to end their selling season! The Fall Festival aims to offer shoppers a curated collection of unique artisanal gifts, from stunning paintings to handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, fiber, and more.

Saturday, 9/13: 10am – 6pm
Sunday, 9/14: 10am-5pm

🧑‍🎨 Fine Arts & Crafts

🎶 Live Music

Tammy Cook – Saturday, 9/13, 1pm-3pm
Nathan Taco – Sunday, 9/14, 11am-12:30pm
Henry Herig – Sunday, 9/14, 1pm-4pm

🍔 Food Trucks & Concessions

Love Dem Dogs
DelectABLE Treats and Sweets
Cousins Maine Lobster

🎟️ $5.00 two-day general admission gate fee for adults and children over the age of 16. Ages 16 and under are FREE. Tickets available at the gates.

🚗 Parking available in the Hamblin Ave. Parking Structure

⭐ Up to 70 positions will be available for artists to participate. Register HERE to apply to showcase your talent! ⭐

🎨 Meet the Artists

Battle Creek Farmers Market

🌿 Downtown Battle Creek Farmers Market 🌿

Where Community Gathers & Freshness Thrives!

Join us at the heart of downtown for the Battle Creek Farmers Market— your weekly destination for fresh produce, local goods, delicious eats, and vibrant community spirit!

🗓️ When: Every Wednesday from May 14th through October 8th
📍 Where: Festival Market Square [25 McCamly St. Battle Creek, MI]
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Come stroll through a lively outdoor market filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, artisanal products, and handmade crafts—all brought to you by local farmers, makers, and small businesses.

Enjoy live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and the warm, welcoming vibe that makes the Battle Creek Farmers Market a local favorite.

Whether you’re a regular or visiting for the first time, we can’t wait to see you there!

📣 Stay connected!
Follow us on Facebook for vendor lists, live entertainment schedules, and special market events.

Visit downtownbcfarmersmarket.com for vendor and sponsorship information!

Thank you to our Farmers Market Sponsors:

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

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.