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SUMMARY:15th Annual Leilapalooza
DESCRIPTION:Gearing up for our 15th year of Leilapalooza! Mark your calendars and plan to join us for this annual event featuring some of Battle Creek’s finest local bands. Follow our Facebook page for up to date information. \nPerformances this year by:\nEllarie\, The Reference\, Greg Vulcan\, Izzy Joy\, Hannah Fae\, Skattershot\, Redtones\, Lucid Vibe\, 10 Gage Rage\, Luis Rodriguez\, Ethan Rogue\, Truth Untold\, Toxic Gypsy\, Griff Paws\, Northern Whisky Syndicate\, Barefoot Blonde\, Guapo Brown\, Wavey Awakening\, ExCil\, and more.
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/15th-annual-leilapalooza/
LOCATION:Leila Arboretum Society\, 928 W Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Arboretum":MAILTO:leilapalooza.lamjam@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:32nd Annual Battle Creek Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 32nd Annual Battle Creek Garden Tour\, Summer Songs in Flower on Saturday\, July 19\, 2025 and Sunday\, July 20\, 2025 from 10-4. Featuring 6-8 different Battle Creek area gardens. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 day of the event and are available online and at many of our local partners. Buy tickets now square.link/u/jifiFrG6
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/32nd-annual-battle-creek-garden-tour/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:Battle Creek
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained,Get Inspired
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Arboretum":MAILTO:leilapalooza.lamjam@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:32nd Annual Battle Creek Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 32nd Annual Battle Creek Garden Tour\, Summer Songs in Flower on Saturday\, July 19\, 2025 and Sunday\, July 20\, 2025 from 10-4. Featuring 6-8 different Battle Creek area gardens. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 day of the event and are available online and at many of our local partners. Buy tickets now square.link/u/jifiFrG6
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/32nd-annual-battle-creek-garden-tour/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Battle Creek
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained,Get Inspired
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Arboretum":MAILTO:leilapalooza.lamjam@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240727T110000
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SUMMARY:Leilapalooza Music Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 14th annual Leila Arboretum Music Festival Schedule is set! FREE EVENT! $10 Parking. \nJuly 27th from 11am to midnight at Leila Arboretum in Battle Creek\, Michigan. \nEnjoy music from Bands on three stages including:\nA Ransom For Rain\n10 Gage Rage\nGrand Circus\nBlack Swan Dive Bomb\nBarefoot Blonde\nNorthern Whiskey Syndicate\nDaniel Staggs Band\nO’Neil\nB Haan\nNuke And The Nightshift\nCheaper Than Water\nGriff Paws\nDruid Drummer\nThe Ruiners\nTruth Untold\nDavid Goyette\nGood Question\nSomethin’ Bout Mary\nThe Powell Experience\nRedtones\nLucid Vibe\nSkattershot\nThe Reference\nHannah Fae\nSyd Marshall\nSeas of Jupiter\nFault of The People\nThe Ultraviolets\nVulcan Blue\nCobalt Blue\nThe Hastings Nazarene Singers\nVet Praise\nJessie Elyea\nAstronaut on Juda\nCelestial \nAnd:\na 4th stage with DJs\, Electronic and Dance Music\nDozens of food\, beverage and craft vendors on site\nCome Early!\nStay Late!\n*No outside Coolers\, large bags or pets allowed on the festival grounds – Security enforced*
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/leilapalooza-music-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Leila Arboretum Society\, 928 W Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Arboretum":MAILTO:leilapalooza.lamjam@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:31st Annual Battle Creek Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our 31st Annual Battle Creek Garden Tour\, Summer Songs in Flower! This year we have eight featured gardens celebrating diversity in garden styles. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 day of tour and can be purchased at https://lasgarden.org or on our Facebook page. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/battlecreekgardentour
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/31st-annual-battle-creek-garden-tour/2024-07-21/
LOCATION:Leila Arboretum Society\, 928 W Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Local
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Arboretum":MAILTO:leilapalooza.lamjam@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:31st Annual Battle Creek Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our 31st Annual Battle Creek Garden Tour\, Summer Songs in Flower! This year we have eight featured gardens celebrating diversity in garden styles. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 day of tour and can be purchased at https://lasgarden.org or on our Facebook page. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/battlecreekgardentour
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/31st-annual-battle-creek-garden-tour/2024-07-20/
LOCATION:Leila Arboretum Society\, 928 W Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Local
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Arboretum":MAILTO:leilapalooza.lamjam@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:2024 Eclipse Experience at Leila Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Leila Arboretum is excited to host a FREE community wide celebration of the Solar Eclipse on Monday\, April 8\, 2024\, from 2:00-4:00pm. Join us in the Fantasy Forest to explore the relationship between the Earth\, Moon\, and Sun through hands-on art and science activities. \nDon’t miss your chance to view a nearly Total Solar Eclipse in Battle Creek on April 8\, 2024 at 3:11! An eclipse of this magnitude won’t occur in Battle Creek again until 2099.
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/2024-eclipse-experience-at-leila-arboretum/
LOCATION:Leila Arboretum Society\, 928 W Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Local
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Arboretum":MAILTO:leilapalooza.lamjam@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Festivus 2024: The Cardboard Sled Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Leila Arboretum on Saturday\, FebruHairy 10th\, for Festivus 2024: The Cardboard Sled Competition\, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of cardboard sledding at Leila Arboretum from 1 – 5 p.m.\nHot dogs\, chili\, hot chocolate and adult beverages available for purchase! \nSled registration begins at the Arboretum at 1 p.m.\, sleds run at 2:30 p.m.\nPrizes will be announced and awarded after all sleds run. \nPrize categories for youth and adults:\n• Best Run\n• Most Stachetastic (Most Moustache themed)\n• Leila’s Choice\n• Worst Run\n• Best Wipeout \nOfficial Rules:\nFESTIVUS 2024: THE CARDBOARD SLED COMPETITION RULES\n1. It’s a CARDBOARD sled race. Sleds must be constructed using\ncardboard\, adhesive and paint ONLY\n2. Registration begins at 1 p.m.\n3. Must show valid I.D. to purchase adult beverages\n4. Safety first: Sledding is inherently dangerous. EVERYONE MUST\nSIGN A WAIVER. SLED AT YOUR\nOWN RISK!!! ***HELMETS ENCOURAGED***\n5. Must be present to receive prize award.\n6. HAVE FUN!!! We take our FUNraisers VERY seriously. \nFESTIVUS FUNDRAISING: Go to bcmams.com or lasgarden.org to make a donation!
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/festivus-2024-the-cardboard-sled-competition/
LOCATION:Leila Arboretum Society\, 928 W Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Get Entertained
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penetrator Events":MAILTO:gopenetrator@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230729T110000
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Leilapalooza Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Battle Creek’s biggest music event returns! This will be a FREE event that is open to the public. Parking is $10. This small parking fee helps contribute to the Leila Arboretum Society\, and to ensure future events like this can continue. It is important to us that we otherwise maintain this to be a free event to the public.
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/13th-annual-leilapalooza-music-festival/
LOCATION:Leila Arboretum Society\, 928 W Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Entertained
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Arboretum":MAILTO:leilapalooza.lamjam@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230716T180000
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UID:10000782-1689415200-1689530400@smallbusinessbattlecreek.com
SUMMARY:30th Annual Battle Creek Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our 30th Annual Battle Creek Garden Tour\, Summer Songs in Flower!
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/30th-annual-battle-creek-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Leila Arboretum Society\, 928 W Michigan Ave\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Inspired,Get Local
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leila Arboretum":MAILTO:leilapalooza.lamjam@gmail.com
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