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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:2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament presented by Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual Pickleball TournamentMixed Doubles9:00am-4:00pm$75 per teamFor details and registration click the link below:\nhttps://secure.qgiv.com/…/event/2026pickleballtournament/\nRegistration DEADLINE extended to: August 27th\, 2026
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/2nd-annual-pickleball-tournament-presented-by-battle-creek-habitat-for-humanity/
LOCATION:Kellogg Community College\, 450 North Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Get Entertained
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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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SUMMARY:Gene Simmons at FireKeepers Casino
DESCRIPTION:FireKeepers Casino Hotel will welcome rock legend\, entrepreneur\, and co-founder of KISS\, Gene Simmons\, to the FireKeepers Event Center for a live performance playing many of the classic KISS hits on Saturday\, September 19\, at 8 p.m.\, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Saturday\, June 27\, at 10 a.m.\, starting at $49 plus applicable fees. Tickets will be available online at FireKeepersCasino.com or in person at the FireKeepers Casino Box Office\, located in the hotel lobby. \n\nGene Simmons is an internationally recognized rock icon and co-founder of KISS\, the RIAA’s top gold record award-winning group. Over a career spanning more than five decades\, Simmons helped transform KISS into one of the most successful touring and merchandising brands in music history\, with thousands of licensed products sold worldwide. \n\nBeyond music\, Simmons has built a global business portfolio as a serial entrepreneur\, including the Rock & Brews restaurant chain and the MoneyBag spirits line. He is also a New York Times bestselling author and has long been active in philanthropy\, supporting initiatives focused on veterans and children’s health. \n\nSimmons is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and was named to the Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2026. He is also a recipient of the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors and the 2025 World Smile Award from Operation Smile. In addition\, Simmons has been an outspoken advocate for artist compensation\, working with SoundExchange and supporting the American Music Fairness Act in Washington\, D.C. \n\n“Gene Simmons is one of the most recognizable figures in rock history and co-founder of KISS\,” said Jim Wise\, Vice President of Marketing. “We’re proud to bring a performer of his caliber to FireKeepers Casino Hotel for an evening that celebrates decades of music\, storytelling\, and entertainment.”
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/gene-simmons-at-firekeepers-casino/
LOCATION:FireKeepers Casino Hotel\, 11177 E Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained
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