Festival Market Square

11/11/2025

Head to Downtown Battle Creek tomorrow for the grand opening of Uproot Market & Eatery!

Tomorrow is our big grand opening day! What's a grand opening without vendors and samples. Our vendors will be here from 1pm-3pm and 4pm-6pm and here is the list of who will be in attendance!

1-Bliss bakery (Holland GF Bakery)
2-Brazilian oven (Kalamazoo GF Bread Rolls)
3-Herbal Meadows Botanicals (Kalamazoo Honey and wellness products)
4-Jake’s Country Meats
5-Little Quiet Coffee (Springfield)
6-Nature Acres (Pennfield Household Products)
7-Stewie’s Cajun Foods (Battle Creek)
8-Vander Farmers (Local Wagyu)

There will also be samples available from several other local vendors, including:
Dough Chicks (gf products)
Yellow Bird Chocolate (Albion)
Shannon’s Sourdough
Delectable Treats & Sweets

11/07/2025

✨ Battle Creek Winter Wanderland— happening Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM in downtown Battle Creek!

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:

🎅A Holiday Market at the DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek Atrium (2-8 PM): browse local makers & artisans + activities like cookie decorating, selfie props, meeting Santa & the Grinch!

🐎 Wagon rides – weather permitting: horse-drawn, starting at Festival Market Square, 3-8 PM (rides free, first-come)

🚂Mini Polar Express train rides at Festival Market Square from 2-8 PM – fun for all ages.

🎄And of course, the magical downtown vibe, lights, live music, food & more to wander through and soak up the holiday cheer.

battlecreekwinterwanderland.com

10/30/2025

This weekend in Downtown Battle Creek!💀

Hey, gals and ghouls, let us know if you’re going to join us in Downtown Battle Creek this Saturday for our very first CRAWL-O-WEEN! If you want to be one of the lucky people to receive a FREE CRAWL-O-WEEN shirt, sign up at the link below and show up at Café Rica to receive your swag! We strongly suggest starting your CRAWL there if you want the shirt. We have 50 to give away. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

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10/17/2025

It's going to be a color evening in Downtown Battle Creek!🎨

Head down, grab dinner or a drink from one of our Social District partners, and enjoy the artistic talent of BC! 🧡

10/16/2025

10/09/2025

We can't wait to celebrate with our new neighbors this afternoon! 🫶⚓️

10/08/2025

Head down today, 9am-1pm, for our final Wednesday market of the season at the Battle Creek Farmers Market! 🍂 Validated parking for seniors using the Hamblin Ave ramp (Ages 55+)
💡Don't forget to earn your Double Up Food Bucks when you shop with your EBT/Bridge Card!

10/06/2025

🍂 It's our final week of the season at the Battle Creek Farmers Market!

Wednesday, October 8 | 9am-1pm

Friday, October 10 | 6pm-9pm

🌙 Friday Nite Beats & Bites - Harvest Festival ✨ FINAL night market of 2025—don’t miss it!

📅 Friday, October 10
⏰ 6pm-9pm
📍Festival Market Square

10/06/2025

🎉 GVSU President Philomenia V. Mantella cordially invites you to celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of the Battle Creek Innovation Hub!

📍 Remarks and Ribbon Cutting will take place under a tent at Festival Market Square at 3:15 P.M.

Festival Market Square is located at the southeast corner of McCamly and Jackson Streets, directly across from the Innovation Hub.

🤝 Following the ceremony, enjoy a community reception and self-guided tours of the new Battle Creek Innovation Hub.

Self-parking is available in the Hamblin Ramp, 40 W. Hamblin Ave.

⚓️💙 Casual attire recommended, Laker attire encouraged!

GVSU at the Battle Creek Innovation Hub in Battle Creek, Michigan.

09/30/2025

Head down to Festival Market Square tomorrow for the Battle Creek Farmers Market! Our vendors will be here from 9am-1pm! 🍂