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SUMMARY:The Fall Gathering @ Farmer Grey's
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 6th annual Fall Gathering on the lawn of our historic school house. You will find a festive fall atmosphere loaded with local vintage/antique dealers and juried handmade artisans. Our shop\, Farmer Grey’s will be open during this event. Vendors may apply by sending us (any other is a scam) photos of your merchandise.
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/the-fall-gathering-farmer-greys/
LOCATION:Farmer Grey’s\, 3019 Beckley Rd\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained
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SUMMARY:2026 Miles for Memories Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 – Walk begins at 10:15am. \nDowntown Battle Creek\, Festival Market Square. (25 McCamly St S\, Battle Creek\, MI 49017) \nParking: Hamblin Ave Parking Ramp \nAll ages are welcome to stroll with us along the 1/2 mile or 1 mile routes. People-friendly pets are welcome too. Participants can enjoy walking\, drumming\, painting\, music and dancing\, photo booth\, and more. Also learn about how Miles for Memories safe return programs can help your loved ones. \nThis event raises funds and awareness about all forms of dementia. Together\, with our dedicated volunteers\, we develop programs\, support preventative research at MSU\, and provide training for the person living with dementia\, their caregivers\, professionals\, and community members as part of our efforts. \nCreate a team and join us on this special day. Raise dollars and join the fun on your own. Or consider sponsoring Miles for Memories this year. Sponsorship and team forms can be found at milesformemories.org
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/2026-miles-for-memories-marathon/
LOCATION:Festival Market Square\, 25 McCamly St S\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Get Inspired
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miles for Memories":MAILTO:milesformemories@milesformemories.org
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SUMMARY:Michael Miller Memorial Foundation Craft Show @ The Blu Door
DESCRIPTION:Michael Miller Memorial Foundation Craft Show 💛 \nThe craft show that started it all. \nThe Michael Miller Memorial Foundation Craft Show is usually held in May\, but we’re switching things up this year and bringing it to September. \nJoin us Saturday\, September 19 10AM – 4PM to shop small and make a difference. This special event brings our community together to support an important cause—100% of booth fees from this show will go directly toward childhood cancer research. \nThis September\, Be Bold & Go Gold with us as we raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research while supporting amazing local makers. \nInterested in being a vendor?\nStop by The Blu Door to fill out an application\, or scroll to the Vendor Information section on our website and submit a form:\nwww.thebludoormi.com
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/michael-miller-memorial-foundation-craft-show-the-blu-door/
LOCATION:The Blu Door\, 800 E Columbia Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained,Get Inspired
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Blu Door":MAILTO:shopthebludoor@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Duck Diabetes Human and Rubber Duck Race
DESCRIPTION:👇PURCHASE DUCKS HERE👇\nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/duck-diabetes-2 \n👇VENDOR & SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES👇\nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/duck-diabetes-sponsors \n🎉Make a big splash in our community at our 2nd annual Duck Diabetes\, rubber duck and inflatable raft race! All funds raised will be used to support our sweet friends living with diabetes. \n🦆 Winners do not need to be present to win the rubber duck race. The event drops rubber ducks from the Michigan Ave bridge and races them to the Old Jackson St. Bridge near Handmap Brewing. Prizes go to the first three ducks to cross the finish line. \n🛟 For the human inflatable duck race\, well\, you have to be there to win. Humans will race on duck floats from the Kellogg House to the Old Jackson Street bridge (approximately 30 minutes depending on the tide). The first three human ducks to waddle across the finish line will be awarded prizes. \nDon’t be a lame duck! Purchase your ducks and migrate your whole flock downtown Battle Creek on September 19th\, 2026 for games\, fun\, prizes\, and more! \n👇👇PURCHASE DUCKS HERE👇👇\nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/duck-diabetes-2 \n👇👇VENDOR & SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES👇👇\nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/duck-diabetes-sponsors
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/duck-diabetes-human-and-rubber-duck-race-2/
LOCATION:Handmap Brewing\, 15 Carlyle St First Floor\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained,Get Inspired
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