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

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.

🎟️: Tickets on sale soon!

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

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

Vibe@5 – The Iconix

☀️ 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 11 – Atomic Annie

July 18 – Toppermost

July 25 – Allie Garland Band

August 1 – Leave Those Kids Alone

August 8 – Tony Thompson and Friends

August 15 — The Iconix

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

Sponsored by Battle Creek Honda

Vibe@5 – Tony Thompson & Friends

☀️ 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!

Full lineup below:

July 11 – Atomic Annie

July 18 – Toppermost

July 25 – Allie Garland Band

August 1 – Leave Those Kids Alone

August 8 – Tony Thompson and Friends

August 15 — The Iconix

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

Sponsored by Battle Creek Honda

Vibe@5 – Allie Garland Band

☀️ 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!

Full lineup below:

July 11 – Atomic Annie

July 18 – Toppermost

July 25 – Allie Garland Band

August 1 – Leave Those Kids Alone

August 8 – Tony Thompson and Friends

August 15 — The Iconix

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

Sponsored 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!

Full lineup below:

July 11 – Atomic Annie

July 18 – Toppermost

July 25 – Allie Garland Band

August 1 – Leave Those Kids Alone

August 8 – Tony Thompson and Friends

August 15 — The Iconix

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

Sponsored by Battle Creek Honda

What to expect at Glizzy Fest:

Diverse Vendors:

Fun for the whole family:

Vote for the best glizzy:

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

Arena Sponsors