Friday Nite Beats & Bites

Friday Nite Beats & Bites – Harvest Festival

🎶 Friday Nite Beats & Bites at the Battle Creek Farmers Market

Looking for one of the best free summer events in Battle Creek? Join us for Friday Nite Beats & Bites, an exciting evening concert series at the Battle Creek Farmers Marketfeaturing live music, local food trucks, artisan vendors, and family-friendly fun!

📅 Event Dates

August 14, 2026
September 18, 2026
October 9, 2026

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends and family, and spend the evening enjoying everything that makes our local community special. Browse handcrafted goods from talented artisans, shop unique local products, enjoy delicious eats from rotating food trucks, and experience live performances from some of Michigan’s favorite bands.

🎨 Shop Local
Discover handmade crafts, artwork, specialty products, and more from local makers.

🍔 Eat Local
Enjoy a variety of delicious offerings from featured food trucks and food vendors.

🎵 Live Entertainment
Every event features a different band, creating the perfect soundtrack for a summer evening in downtown Battle Creek.

✨ Vendor lineups change each month! Follow the Battle Creek Farmers Market on Facebook for the latest vendor announcements, event updates, and special activities.

🎃 October 9 – Harvest Festival

Celebrate fall at the Battle Creek Farmers Market! Shop for holiday gifts and decor, enjoy fall activities and treats and more!

🎤 Live Music

🦞 Featured Food Truck: Cousins Maine Lobster

🎟️ Admission is FREE!

Come hungry, shop local, support small businesses, and enjoy one of downtown Battle Creek’s favorite summer traditions. We can’t wait to see you at Friday Nite Beats & Bites!

Presented by Battle Creek Honda

Cinco de Mayo

¡Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with VOCES!

Join us for a fun-filled Cinco de Mayo celebration at Festival Market Square in Battle Creek!

Location: Festival Market Square
25 McCamly S Street, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 2nd.
FREE ENTRY

What to expect:
Raffles
Participation games & activities for kids
Delicious food
Crafts
Local businesses & vendors
Fun for the whole family!

Come celebrate culture, community, and connection with Voces. Bring your friends, bring your family, and don’t miss out!

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¡Celebra el Cinco de Mayo con VOCES!

Acompáñanos a una gran celebración del Cinco de Mayo en Festival Market Square en Battle Creek.

Lugar: Festival Market Square
25 McCamly S Street, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Horario: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sábado, 2 de Mayo.
Entrada GRATIS

Habrá:
Rifas
Juegos y actividades para niños
Comida deliciosa
Artesanías
Participación de negocios locales
Diversión para toda la familia

Ven a celebrar la cultura, la comunidad y la unión con Voces. ¡Trae a tu familia y amigos y no te lo pierdas!

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 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.

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.

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.

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. ☔

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. ☔

Vibe@5 – Leave Those Kids Alone

☀️ 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. ☔

Friday Nite Beats & Bites – Harvest Festival

🎶 Friday Nite Beats & Bites at the Battle Creek Farmers Market

🎃 October 9 – Harvest Festival

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