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Que The Cheese – BBQ and Mac & Cheese Festival

QUE THE CHEESE IS BACK.
Saturday, February 27
3–7 PM
Kellogg Arena
BBQ. Mac & cheese. Live music. And enough cheesy, smoky, saucy goodness to make your diet file a formal complaint.
Que the Cheese is coming back bigger, messier and more delicious than ever for another BBQ + Mac + Cheese Fest.
The Megan Rae Band and His Boy Elroy will be bringing the live music while the pit masters and mac & cheese masters bring the important stuff.
Come hungry. Leave happy. Wear stretchy pants.
Tickets on sale soon!

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!

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.

🎟️: Get tickets HERE!

General Admission: $7, children 12 and under are FREE

🌭 Think you’ve got what it takes to be crowned the Ultimate Glizzy Gobbler?
Sign up now to compete in our Hot Dog Eating Competition at Glizzy Fest 2025! Spots are limited — bring your appetite and your A-game. 🏆🔥

👉 Sign up HERE for the Glizzy Gobbler competition!

 

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

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