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SUMMARY:98th Annual Goguac Lake Swim
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce we will be hosting the 98th Annual Goguac Lake swim! Please click the link below for more information and registration. Please email Audrina Hampton at audrina@hamptonaquatics.com with any questions\, comments\, or concerns! \n\nhttps://runsignup.com/…/BattleCreek/ThAnnualGoguacLakeSwim
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/98th-annual-goguac-lake-swim/
LOCATION:Willard Beach Park\, 50 George B Place\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hampton Aquatics & Fitness":MAILTO:Contact@hamptonaquatics.com
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SUMMARY:Chalk Art Festival | Color the Creek
DESCRIPTION:Watch live chalk artist transform market square with colorful 10 foot murals. Enjoy music\, food\, drinks\, games and interact with the artists. Artists from across the state will be participating! If you are an artist and would like more information please email: Events@plumeriami.com
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/chalk-art-festival-color-the-creek/
LOCATION:Festival Market Square\, 25 McCamly St S\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained,Get Inspired
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chalk BC":MAILTO:chalkbc@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Color the Creek Street Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:Color the Creek is back – Aug. 9 – Aug. 16 – for our 10th Festival week! We look forward to bringing another week of color to Battle Creek with new murals and community events. Keep an eye on our social media pages for daily updates on what to expect and how to get involved in this year’s fun! \nSaturday\, August 9 – Chalk Art Festival\nWednesday\, August 13 – Youth Day\nFriday\, August 15 – Que Calor Group Art Show \nWebsite
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/color-the-creek-street-art-festival-2/
LOCATION:Battle Creek
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained,Get Inspired
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ORGANIZER;CN="Color the Creek":MAILTO:colorthecreek@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:2025 Jehovah's Witness Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Kellogg Arena is proud to host the 2025 Jehovah’s Witness Convention in Battle Creek! Parking available in downtown Battle Creek ramps. \nAugust 1-3\, 2025\nAugust 8-10\, 2025 \nFriday: 9am-5pm Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 9am-4pm
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/2025-jehovahs-witness-convention/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 1 McCamly Square\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017
CATEGORIES:Get Inspired
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SUMMARY:New Wave Festival: Music\, Art & Mystics
DESCRIPTION: Experience the New Wave Festival: Music\, Art & Mystics! \n Dreams Become Reality This Summer! \nFAMILY FRIENDLY! Kids get in FREE!\n Date: Saturday\, August 9\, 2025 Location: Iconic Leila Arboretum Society\, Battle Creek\, MI Time: Gates open at 12 PM\nGet ready for an unforgettable day packed with creativity\, culture\, and connection!\n\n Festival Highlights \n Pyro Deus Circus: Fire spinners\, fire-breathers\, and jaw-dropping performances! Food & Drinks: Mouthwatering options to fuel your day. HUGE Craft Show: Discover unique treasures from talented artisans. Mystic Emporium: Explore psychics\, tarot readings\, crystals\, and paranormal experiences. Main Stage DJs: Nonstop beats from 12 PM to midnight. Silent Disco: Groove to your own vibe on the second stage from 2 PM to 10 PM. Live Art Displays: Witness masterpieces come to life. 7-Foot Merkabah Energy Cleanser: A one-of-a-kind energy healing experience. Art Gallery Walk: Leading to the Silent Disco\, showcasing breathtaking artworks.\n\n What Makes the New Wave Festival Special?\nThe New Wave Festival is more than an event—it’s a movement! Celebrating music\, art\, and mysticism\, this one-of-a-kind festival unites Michigan’s most talented creatives. Whether you’re here to dance\, shop\, connect\, or explore\, there’s something magical for everyone.\n Why You Can’t-Miss This: Experience Michigan’s most vibrant cultural celebration. Meet artists\, mystics\, and performers from across the state. Create memories you’ll talk about for years.\n Our Website: www.nwmfo.com\nPlease help us get the word out\, by inviting your friends\, and sharing this event! We can’t WAIT to see you this summer!
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/new-wave-festival-music-art-mystics-2/
LOCATION:Leila Arboretum Society\, 928 W Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained,Get Inspired
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Wave Festival":MAILTO:nwmfofficial@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Shrek the Musical
DESCRIPTION:Journey to the Swamp for Shrek the Musical!  \n\n\nJoin Unity Theatre Company and KCC’s Lifelong Learning for a laugh-out-loud weekend of fairy tale fun\, starring our Bruin Youth campers! After only two weeks of rehearsal magic\, these young performers will wow you with a full-length production packed with heart\, humor\, and an ogre-the-top adventure.  \n\n\n Tickets are available online and at the door—don’t wait for a fire-breathing dragon to guard your seat!Get yours now at unity-theatre.com/tickets \n\n\n Binda Performing Arts Center\, KCC’s North Ave. Campus Showtimes: Friday\, Aug 9 at 7PM | Saturday\, Aug 10 at 2PM & 7PM | Sunday\, Aug 11 at 2PM Runtime: Approximately 2 hours with one intermission Fully accessible venue \n\n\n Shrek the Musical is based on the hit Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that flipped fairy tales upside-down. With catchy songs\, clever twists\, and plenty of laughs\, this Broadway favorite tells the story of a grumpy ogre\, a princess with a secret\, a talking donkey who will just not stop talking\, and a whole swamp full of fairy tale creatures who are anything but traditional.  \n\n\n Shrek is perfectly happy living alone in his swamp (as any self-respecting ogre should be)\, until a bunch of evicted fairy tale characters show up at his doorstep- Pinocchio\, the Three Little Pigs\, the Big Bad Wolf in Grandma’s dress… you get the idea. To get his peaceful life back\, Shrek makes a deal with a very tiny\, very bossy Lord Farquaad: rescue Princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a dragon. Easy\, right? Well… not exactly.  \n\n\nStep into a dazzling fairytale world with eye-popping sets\, magical effects\, and wildly imaginative costumes. Featuring a tap-dancing rat chorus\, a dragon with serious vocal chops\, and a princess who can out-belch an ogre\, Shrek the Musical is a feel-good\, laugh-out-loud show that proves you don’t have to be traditional to find your happily ever after. It’s perfect for the whole family—and yes\, there will be fart jokes.   \n\nSHREK THE MUSICALIs presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance material is also supplied by MTI.www.mtishows.com
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/shrek-the-musical/2025-08-09/1/
LOCATION:Binda Performing Arts Center\, 450 North Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unity Theatre Company":MAILTO:unitytheatreco@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Cruise The Creek 2025
DESCRIPTION:AutoMODIFIED would like to present Cruise The Creek for 2025. This event has taken place in Battle Creek for years. As always it will be a great time!! The Car Show is free to attend\, and anyone is welcome. Restrictions for vehicles this year will be anything Classic 25 years (2000) and older\, as well as Customized Modern Vehicles. We welcome Families and Friends to all come out. This event will take place from 4pm-9pm in the downtown area. We will have a donation box for a Charity at our main event tent. We will also have the Battle Creek City Police there working with us throughout the day. AutoMODIFIED is happy to be working with the City of Battle Creek and the Small Business Development Office. We ask everyone to respect both the Police and our Staff at the barricades. Lookout for our flyer to be posted as well as a few new rules for this year. As always\, we encourage anyone with classic rides to join us as we all love classic cars. So don’t miss out on this amazing event. Let’s have one amazing Cruise this year. Share this event listing and let’s Cruise The Creek!!!
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/cruise-the-creek-2025/
LOCATION:Downtown Battle Creek\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained
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SUMMARY:Live Music with Mojo Riot @ New Holland Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Catch Mojo Riot live at New Holland Brewpub Battle 5-10! Live music and good vibes all around on August 9????
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/live-music-with-mojo-riot-new-holland-brewing/
LOCATION:New Holland Brewing – Battle Creek Brewpub\, 64 W Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained
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SUMMARY:Liquid Gold Gala: The Royal Ball
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to participate in the efforts of this local nonprofit organization by supporting the 2nd Annual 2025 Liquid Gold Gala Fundraiser “The Royal Ball”\, scheduled for Saturday\, August 9\, 2025\, at the Double Tree by Hilton Battle Creek. The evening will commence with a reception at 6:00 p.m.\, followed by dinner and a program at 6:45 p.m. Attendees can look forward to an engaging experience featuring a Small Business Expo\, a Silent Auction\, Live music\, dancing and the recognition of our Trailblazers and Special honorees. \nTicket Price : $80\nTickets will be available March 1\,2025 ???????? \nThe ongoing provision of complimentary support from pregnancy through early childhood by Milk Like Mine is made possible by the generous contributions of individuals and organizations like yours. We invite you to consider becoming a sponsor or making a significant donation. Attached is a contract for your completion\, which should be sent to Milk Like Mine\, Attn: Liquid Gold Gala\, 223 E Roosevelt St\, Battle Creek\, MI 49037. Your participation can take various forms\, including sponsorship\, advertising in our souvenir journal\, funding services for families in need\, purchasing tickets to the Liquid Gold Gala Fundraiser or a combination of these options. \nYour contribution will be greatly valued. Please make checks payable to: Milk Like Mine. Ensure that all information is submitted by July 19\, 2025.
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/liquid-gold-gala-the-royal-ball/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek\, 50 Capital Ave SW\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Inspired,Get Local
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ORGANIZER;CN="Milk Like Mine":MAILTO:milklikemine@gmail.com
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UID:10003051-1754766000-1754775000@smallbusinessbattlecreek.com
SUMMARY:Shrek the Musical
DESCRIPTION:Journey to the Swamp for Shrek the Musical!  \n\n\nJoin Unity Theatre Company and KCC’s Lifelong Learning for a laugh-out-loud weekend of fairy tale fun\, starring our Bruin Youth campers! After only two weeks of rehearsal magic\, these young performers will wow you with a full-length production packed with heart\, humor\, and an ogre-the-top adventure.  \n\n\n Tickets are available online and at the door—don’t wait for a fire-breathing dragon to guard your seat!Get yours now at unity-theatre.com/tickets \n\n\n Binda Performing Arts Center\, KCC’s North Ave. Campus Showtimes: Friday\, Aug 9 at 7PM | Saturday\, Aug 10 at 2PM & 7PM | Sunday\, Aug 11 at 2PM Runtime: Approximately 2 hours with one intermission Fully accessible venue \n\n\n Shrek the Musical is based on the hit Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that flipped fairy tales upside-down. With catchy songs\, clever twists\, and plenty of laughs\, this Broadway favorite tells the story of a grumpy ogre\, a princess with a secret\, a talking donkey who will just not stop talking\, and a whole swamp full of fairy tale creatures who are anything but traditional.  \n\n\n Shrek is perfectly happy living alone in his swamp (as any self-respecting ogre should be)\, until a bunch of evicted fairy tale characters show up at his doorstep- Pinocchio\, the Three Little Pigs\, the Big Bad Wolf in Grandma’s dress… you get the idea. To get his peaceful life back\, Shrek makes a deal with a very tiny\, very bossy Lord Farquaad: rescue Princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a dragon. Easy\, right? Well… not exactly.  \n\n\nStep into a dazzling fairytale world with eye-popping sets\, magical effects\, and wildly imaginative costumes. Featuring a tap-dancing rat chorus\, a dragon with serious vocal chops\, and a princess who can out-belch an ogre\, Shrek the Musical is a feel-good\, laugh-out-loud show that proves you don’t have to be traditional to find your happily ever after. It’s perfect for the whole family—and yes\, there will be fart jokes.   \n\nSHREK THE MUSICALIs presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance material is also supplied by MTI.www.mtishows.com
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/shrek-the-musical/2025-08-09/2/
LOCATION:Binda Performing Arts Center\, 450 North Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained
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ORGANIZER;CN="Unity Theatre Company":MAILTO:unitytheatreco@gmail.com
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