Join us for the opening day of the Battle Creek Farmers Market 2026 season! Experience an array of local farm vendors, artisan goods, live music, a cooking demonstration featuring spring produce, plus a GIVEAWAY!
We gladly accept SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Get more information HERE!
Want to showcase your brand for thousands to see? Become a sponsor!
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
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!
❄️ 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:
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:
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.
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! 🌟
🎶✨ 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:
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
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:
🇲🇽 Join us at Festival Market Square for Voces’s 4th Annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta! Featuring live music, dancing, food trucks, artisan vendors, kids’ activities and more! 💃🌮
Saturday, May 3rd from 4pm-7pm at Festival Market Square (25 McCamly St. S)
FREE for all ages to attend!
