269-963-4800Contact

Tag: food trucks

Backyard Burgers and Brews Fest

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 live music.

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

Saturday, August 22rd, 2026 | 5pm-10pm

Presented by the Battle Creek Chamber.

🚗 Parking available in the Hamblin Ave Parking Structure

Taste of the Creek

Taste of the Creek is back!

Returning to Downtown Battle Creek on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Head down to Festival Market Square between 2-9 pm on June 6th and enjoy this FREE COMMUNITY event. Come hungry, because the best foods will be available for purchase from the areas best chefs and restaurants. Fun for the whole family!

Vibe @ 5 – JP and The Energy

☀️ Bring your lawn chairs and join us for live music in downtown Battle Creek at Friendship Park! ⛱️

FREE admission for all ages!

🤩 Enjoy live music, delicious food, cold drinks and plenty of summer fun!

🍴 Featuring Ultimate Chef N Catering Food Truck! AND don’t forget, Friendship Park is a part of Downtown Battle Creek’s Social District! Stop at any of our amazing downtown businesses for a drink and head over! 🍹

Full lineup below:

July 10 – Tony Fields & Doug Decker

July 17 – Toppermost Beatles Tribute

July 24 – Denise Davis & The Motor City Sensations

July 31  – Glad All Over

August 7 – Atomic Annie

August 14 — JP and The Energy

☔ In the event of rain, Vibe@5 will move indoors to Handmap Brewing. Facebook post will be made by Kellogg Arena if location changes. ☔

Presented by Battle Creek Honda

Vibe @ 5 – Atomic Annie

☀️ Bring your lawn chairs and join us for live music in downtown Battle Creek at Friendship Park! ⛱️

FREE admission for all ages!

🤩 Enjoy live music, delicious food, cold drinks and plenty of summer fun!

🍴 Featuring Ultimate Chef N Catering Food Truck! AND don’t forget, Friendship Park is a part of Downtown Battle Creek’s Social District! Stop at any of our amazing downtown businesses for a drink and head over! 🍹

Full lineup below:

July 10 – Tony Fields & Doug Decker

July 17 – Toppermost Beatles Tribute

July 24 – Denise Davis & The Motor City Sensations

July 31  – Glad All Over

August 7 – Atomic Annie

August 14 — JP and The Energy

☔ In the event of rain, Vibe@5 will move indoors to Handmap Brewing. Facebook post will be made by Kellogg Arena if location changes. ☔

Presented by Battle Creek Honda

Vibe @ 5 – Glad All Over

☀️ Bring your lawn chairs and join us for live music in downtown Battle Creek at Friendship Park! ⛱️

FREE admission for all ages!

🤩 Enjoy live music, delicious food, cold drinks and plenty of summer fun!

🍴 Featuring Ultimate Chef N Catering Food Truck! AND don’t forget, Friendship Park is a part of Downtown Battle Creek’s Social District! Stop at any of our amazing downtown businesses for a drink and head over! 🍹

Full lineup below:

July 10 – Tony Fields & Doug Decker

July 17 – Toppermost Beatles Tribute

July 24 – Denise Davis & The Motor City Sensations

July 31  – Glad All Over

August 7 – Atomic Annie

August 14 — JP and The Energy

☔ In the event of rain, Vibe@5 will move indoors to Handmap Brewing. Facebook post will be made by Kellogg Arena if location changes. ☔

Presented by Battle Creek Honda

Vibe @ 5 – Denise Davis & The Motor City Sensations

☀️ Bring your lawn chairs and join us for live music in downtown Battle Creek at Friendship Park! ⛱️

FREE admission for all ages!

🤩 Enjoy live music, delicious food, cold drinks and plenty of summer fun!

🍴 Featuring Ultimate Chef N Catering Food Truck! AND don’t forget, Friendship Park is a part of Downtown Battle Creek’s Social District! Stop at any of our amazing downtown businesses for a drink and head over! 🍹

Full lineup below:

July 10 – Tony Fields & Doug Decker

July 17 – Toppermost Beatles Tribute

July 24 – Denise Davis & The Motor City Sensations

July 31  – Glad All Over

August 7 – Atomic Annie

August 14 — JP and The Energy

☔ In the event of rain, Vibe@5 will move indoors to Handmap Brewing. Facebook post will be made by Kellogg Arena if location changes. ☔

Presented by Battle Creek Honda

Vibe @ 5 – Tony Fields & Doug Decker

☀️ Bring your lawn chairs and join us for live music in downtown Battle Creek at Friendship Park! ⛱️

FREE admission for all ages!

🤩 Enjoy live music, delicious food, cold drinks and plenty of summer fun!

🍴 Featuring Ultimate Chef N Catering Food Truck! AND don’t forget, Friendship Park is a part of Downtown Battle Creek’s Social District! Stop at any of our amazing downtown businesses for a drink and head over! 🍹

Full lineup below:

July 10 – Tony Fields & Doug Decker

July 17 – Toppermost Beatles Tribute

July 24 – Denise Davis & The Motor City Sensations

July 31  – Glad All Over

August 7 – Atomic Annie

August 14 — JP and The Energy

☔ In the event of rain, Vibe@5 will move indoors to Handmap Brewing. Facebook post will be made by Kellogg Arena if location changes. ☔

Presented by Battle Creek Honda

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

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

🍔 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:

                         

Kellogg Arena
© 2026 Kellogg Arena All rights Reserved | Privacy Statement
Market Square
Kellogg Arena