2025 Michigan USA Wrestling – Holiday Youth Club Duals

The Kellogg Arena is proud to host the 2025 Michigan USA Wrestling – Holiday Youth Club Duals!

These duals are designed to allow Clubs in Michigan the opportunity to compete against each other in a dual format to find out “What club is the best in Michigan”.

Date:  December 14th, 2025

Location: Kellogg Arena, Battle Creek

Tickets: $13, ages 5 and under free

Divisions: K-5 & K-8

Schedule:
  • Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
  • 8:30am – 9:00am: Weigh in’s – NO ALLOWANCE
  • 9:30am – 10:00am: Open Mat
  • 10:00am – 4pm: Wrestling Starts
Visit https://www.musaw.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2244657 for the most up to date event information.

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! 🌟

11th Annual Jingle in the Creek – USA Wrestling

The Kellogg Arena is proud to host the Michigan Matcats 11th Annual Jingle at the Creek USA Wrestling tournament.

📅 Saturday, December 13th, 2025
⏰ Schedule:
Doors open at 8:30am
8:30am – 9:00am: Weigh ins
9:30am – 4:00pm: Wrestling Begins

🎅 Special Guest Appearance from Santa himself!

🎄 Coaches Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest

🎟️ Tickets: $10 each, Children 5 and under are FREE

🚫 NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE INSIDE ARENA. Concessions available on-site. 

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Individual Awards
Medals to 1st- 3th Open Division Only

Christmas Champion Hats to Champs!

Custom 2025 Jingle in the Jungle T-Shirts Available

Age Groups and Weight Classes Boys & Girls

4/6 – 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67 & Hwt.

7/8 – 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 72, 77, 82 & Hwt

9/10 – 51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 110 & Hwt.

11/12 – 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 119, 126, 133 & Hwt.

13/14 – 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 107, 114, 122, 130, 138, 145, 155, 170 & Hwt.

Madison weights will be used if under 300

*Weight classes will be on honor system. Random weight checks will be done during skin inspection.

Must be within 2 lbs. of registered weight.

 

Weigh-in and Registration:

Registration takes place at USA Wrestling Membership
or click here:

You will need a USA Card (printed with your picture) which can be purchased at: www.usawmembership.com

This event will be Live on USA Bracketing 

At the registration website, online you will register, enter your actual weight, and pay with a credit card.
Registration fee is $30.

Registration will close on December 10th.

Coaches Credentials:

All coaches must have the following to be allowed mat side – NO EXCEPTIONS

·       Current USA Wrestling Leadership card – Printed with Picture and bar code

·       Current Safesport certification

·       Photo ID

Tournament Director – McKenna Richardson 810-355-6692 (text)

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:

                         

Michigan USA Wrestling State Finals

Join us for the Michigan USA Wrestling State Finals!

  • Saturday May 31st – MUSAW Greco Roman State Finals. Doors: 10am, 11am-5pm
  • Sunday June 1st – MUSAW Freestyle State Finals. Doors: 6:30am, 9am-4pm

Purchase Saturday tickets HERE!

Purchase Sunday tickets HERE!

Single Day General Admission Tickets: $20, children 5 and under are FREE

Parking:

Hamblin Ave. Parking Ramp: $8/car

Michigan Ave. Parking Ramp: Fees Vary by Time

Jackson St. Parking Lot: Free on weekends

Free street parking

Schedule:

Saturday, May 31st – GRECO ROMAN
10:00am – Doors open
11:00am-1:00pm – Weigh-Ins/Skin Inspection*
2:00pm – Finalize Charts – NO CHANGES AFTER THIS TIME!!
2:30pm – Greco Roman Starts

Sunday, June 1st – FREESTYLE
6:30am – Doors open
7:00am-7:30am – Weigh-Ins/Skin Inspection*
8:00am – Finalize Charts – NO CHANGES AFTER THIS TIME!!
9:00am – Freestyle Starts

 

OUTSIDE FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICY:

ALL PATRONS ARE PROHIBITED FROM BRINGING OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Alcohol (NO ALCOHOL FROM FESTIVAL MARKET SQUARE OR SOCIAL DISTRICT IS ALLOWED IN THE KELLOGG ARENA.) 
  • Coffee/Tea/Sports Drinks/Energy Drinks
  • Packaged and unpackaged food/Fast food 
  • Unsealed drinks (ONLY SEALED PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES ARE PERMITTED. NO Vitamin Water, Propel, flavored water, etc.)

 

*Guests MAY bring thermos/reusable water bottles with WATER ONLY. Please ensure only clear liquid is in thermos. Subject to search.*

 

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!

Kellogg Arena