Join us for Battle Creek Beer Week! April 29 – May 5, 2024 A Celebration Honoring Battle Creek’s Finest Breweries and Craft Brewers Battle Creek Beer Week is returning April 29 – May 5, 2024 with events being held throughout Battle Creek at participating bars and breweries. For the full list of Beer Week events, and to vote for the best breweries, bars and bartenders in the area, visit battlecreekbeerweek.com
We are proud to announce “First Fridays Live Music” starting April 5th in Downtown Battle Creek. Each first Friday of the month, starting in April, we will be supporting live music at downtown bars and restaurants through November! List of participating venues for May: Handmap Brewing - Spirit of the Dead (A Grateful Dead Experience) Bread & Basket - R&B, Broadway, Jazz & Neo-Soul Selections ft Altamiece Carolyn Cooper New Holland Brewing - Mike Struwin Acoustis Set Torti Taco Bar and Grill - DJ Agua Set This project is the creation of Freedom City, Penetrator Events and Small Business Battle Creek in support of Downtown Businesses and local artists.
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us in Battle Creek, Michigan! Join us on May 4th from 3pm to 8pm at Festival Market Square for a fun-filled event featuring live music, live performances, food trucks, vendors, inflatables, and community partners. Dance the day away to live music, enjoy the colorful and vibrant traditional dance performances, and indulge in delicious food from the variety of food trucks. Shop for unique items from our vendors. And don't forget to check out the inflatables for the kids! This event is the perfect way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your family and friends while supporting our local community partners. Admission is free, so bring your energy and come join the fun! We can't wait to see you there!
Get ready for artists, vendors, beer, food and music. You can't call an event punk rock without some live punk bands. FREE ENTRY ALL AGES! May 5th, 2024 at Festival Market Square in downtown Battle Creek! Performances by: Bike Tuff The Gassers DEWRETCHO
Come & enjoy lunch in the park from a choice of incredible food truck vendors! McCamly Park is located downtown, across the street from Kool Family Community Center & next door to the HDI Federal Center.
Join us for the Michigan USA Wrestling State Finals! Saturday May 11th – MUSAW Greco Roman State Finals Sunday May 12th – MUSAW Freestyle State Finals More timing and event information coming soon! This event will feature a unique tournament scoring system that rewards the top scorer with a $1500 sponsorship to represent Michigan at this year’s “Masters Nationals” US Open wrestling tournament (held April 24-26 at the South Point Casino Hotel in Las Vegas). We’re looking for a leader in our state to step up and represent our state, make us proud, and bring excitement back home to your family, your community, and the younger wrestlers at your local club!
Who wants to dress like the Ropers from Three’s Company & go on a romp? Come join us for a fun-filled day at Handmap Brewing (and other locations along the romp!) Must have valid photo ID to verify age (21+) at the start of the event Event Time: Saturday, May 11th 1-4pm Tickets are $30 per team (2 people per team) The romp includes stops at a variety of downtown bar and retail locations, offering special Romp offers and Roper Romp challenges. Purchase tickets here Teams of two will romp around Downtown Battle Creek, completing in challenges at a variety of locations! (locations will be announced soon!) The Romp begins and ends at Handmap Brewery!
The Battle Creek Farmers Market will run Wednesdays 9am-1pm (Mid-Week Markets), starting May 15 – October 9 and Friday June 21, August 16, and October 11 6pm-9pm (Night Markets). Battle Creek Farmers Market provides fresh, local grown foods, as well as local food vendors every Wednesday from 9am – 1pm. Live music provided by local musicians! The Battle Creek Farmers Market strives to provide a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community gathering space. Creating access to fresh, affordable produce to all Battle Creek residents and promoting healthy living, nutrition, educational programming, arts and entertainment.
Community Prayer Breakfast “Greatness in You”: The 42nd Annual Community Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 16, 2024 7:25 AM – Kellogg Arena, downtown Battle Creek Tickets will go on sale March 1, 2024 Keynote Speaker: Mike Singletary Pro Football Hall of Fame Member Legendary Chicago Bears Linebacker Super Bowl XX Champion Captain of the Greatest Defense in NFL History NFL “Man of the Year Award”
Mark your calendars and start your weekend off with art! Join us for the 2024 Spring Art Social on Friday May 17th from 4pm to 8pm in Downtown Battle Creek. Enjoy this family-friendly event with Artists & Creatives scattered along Michigan Ave in Downtown Shops, restaurants, and pubs/breweries. Discover a range of art activities, music, and art for sale as you stroll along Michigan Ave. Downtown boasts Riverfront access with plenty of lighting. and you can enjoy your favorite beverage of choice, thanks to Downtown being a Social Drinking District outdoors. Are you an Artist, Creative, Maker, or Musician who would like to participate? This year the Spring Art Social is a curated event with business owners carefully selecting which artist they would like to partner with. If you have a working relationship with a Downtown Business we encourage you to reach out directly about setting up a booth either indoors or outdoors. Please be patient if this event is not a fit for Spring. There will be more art-based events this year downtown. What to expect: 🎨Featured Artists inside Downtown Businesses: 🎨 Outdoor Artist Vendors 🎺 Music & Art Activities
Join us at Festival Market Square for this family friendly event! Summer Breeze is a fundraising and economic development event hosted by Battle Creek Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae Chapter. This outdoor event will feature vendors, food trucks, jazz and R&B bands, raffles, line dancing, a college information booth, a wellness booth and more! Event will be held May 18, 2024 from 4pm-9pm.
Come & enjoy lunch in the park from a choice of incredible food truck vendors! McCamly Park is located downtown, across the street from Kool Family Community Center & next door to the HDI Federal Center.
Exciting news! Get ready to elevate your cocktail game because a fantastic Cocktail Class is coming soon! 🎉🍹 Join us for an unforgettable experience where you'll learn the art of mixing cocktails from our expert bartenders. More details coming soon! 📅 Save the Date: Tuesday, May 21 🕕 Time: 6-9pm 📍 Location: Battle Creek brewpub (64 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017)
The Battle Creek Farmers Market will run Wednesdays 9am-1pm (Mid-Week Markets), starting May 15 – October 9 and Friday June 21, August 16, and October 11 6pm-9pm (Night Markets). Battle Creek Farmers Market provides fresh, local grown foods, as well as local food vendors every Wednesday from 9am – 1pm. Live music provided by local musicians! The Battle Creek Farmers Market strives to provide a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community gathering space. Creating access to fresh, affordable produce to all Battle Creek residents and promoting healthy living, nutrition, educational programming, arts and entertainment.
Flash Flood Outdoor Water Park is open seasonally between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Flash Flood features two, 200 foot water slides, zero depth entry pools, a water playground and much more. Additional attractions may include: Water Wars Concessions and a gift shop that includes towels, disposable diapers, sunscreen, souvenir bags, toys and candy Concessions include pizza, nachos, pretzels, hot dogs, ice cream, candy, drinks and much more Prices range from $1 to $10 for individual concession orders Hours are subject to demand Admission is $12 per person. 2 and under are free. Flash Flood Season Summer Fun Passes are available Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend! Individual Summer Fun Pass: $75 per person, includes membership ID to the Outdoor Flash Flood Water Park, water bottle, and coupons. Family of 4 Summer Fun Passes: $260, includes membership ID to the Outdoor Flash Flood Water Park, tote bag, 4 water bottles, and coupons.
The Battle Creek Farmers Market will run Wednesdays 9am-1pm (Mid-Week Markets), starting May 15 – October 9 and Friday June 21, August 16, and October 11 6pm-9pm (Night Markets). Battle Creek Farmers Market provides fresh, local grown foods, as well as local food vendors every Wednesday from 9am – 1pm. Live music provided by local musicians! The Battle Creek Farmers Market strives to provide a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community gathering space. Creating access to fresh, affordable produce to all Battle Creek residents and promoting healthy living, nutrition, educational programming, arts and entertainment.
Taste of the Creek is back! Returning to Downtown Battle Creek on Saturday, June 1. 2024. Head down to Festival Market Square between 2-9 pm on June 1st 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! For all information on this event, visit tasteofthecreek.com
2024 MICHIGAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Kellogg Arena Battle Creek MI June 1st 2024 Weigh ins Friday 7-9 Saturday 9-11 NO LATE ENTRIES Men’s Right / Left open classes 143,154,176,198,220,242,242+ Men’s Right / Left Novice classes 154,176,198,220,220+ Men’s Right / Left Masters 40+ Classes 154,176,198,220,220+ Women’s Right / Left 140,160,160+ Kids Right / Left 12 and under 3 classes based on weight at event. Teens boys 13-17 Right / Left 3 Classes based on weight at event Teen Girls one class Right / Left Entry Fee $50 first entry, additional entries $30. Teens- $15 Kids- $5 Hotel - Baymont Battle Creek Downtown 182 W Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI 49017 269-261-0137 $119 a night plus tax. Must mention MI State Armwrestling Championships