Battle Creek Visitors

08/16/2026

🎉 It's Fair Week in Calhoun County! 🎉

Get ready for carnival rides, live entertainment, delicious fair food, animal exhibits, Kids Day activities, and one of the biggest events of the week, the Demolition Derby!

Whether you're coming for the elephant ears, the livestock barns, or the Ferris wheel views, the Calhoun County Fair is packed with summer memories waiting to happen. ☀️🎡

The fair goes from Aug 16-22 at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds.

https://www.battlecreekvisitors.org/blog/post/calhoun-county-fair-what-you-need-to-know/

08/13/2026

🎉 Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Calhoun County? Here's a quick guide to some of the events happening Friday through Sunday!

🎶 Friday, August 14 • Friday Night Beats & Bites at Festival Market Square. Enjoy live music, local flavors, and a great summer evening downtown.
• Tour de Zoo at Binder Park Zoo. Explore the zoo in a unique way while supporting a great cause.
• Vibe@5: JP and the Energy at Friendship Park. Kick off the weekend with live music and good vibes.

🌴 Saturday, August 15 • 11th Annual Battle Creek Caribbean Festival at The Base Bar & Grill. Experience Caribbean culture through music, food, and entertainment.
• Color the Creek 10-Year Anniversary Celebration at Festival Market Square. Celebrate a decade of community impact with activities and festivities throughout the day.

🎡 Sunday, August 16 • Calhoun County Fair opens at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds. Enjoy rides, exhibits, livestock shows, fair food, and family fun all week long.

✨ Which event is on your weekend itinerary?
https://www.battlecreekvisitors.org/events/

08/12/2026

🌟 Celebrate 10 Years of Color the Creek!

Color the Creek returns with amazing mural artists, family activities, live art, music, food trucks, and a special 10-year anniversary celebration. Come experience the creativity that's coloring our city!

🌈 Plus, Youth Day is today at Mill Race Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids can enjoy spray painting, chalk art, flower crown making, tie-dye activities, and more in this free, family-friendly event.

👉 Read more: https://www.battlecreekvisitors.org/blog/post/battle-creeks-coolest-event-is-color-the-creek/

08/12/2026

💸🚗 Who says a getaway has to be expensive?

Calhoun County is full of budget-friendly adventures, from camping at Fort Custer Recreation Area and exploring Battle Creek's attractions to discovering the storybook charm of downtown Marshall. Along the way, you'll find affordable eats, happy hour deals, free outdoor art, and one-of-a-kind stops like Fantasy Forest and the Cereal History Exhibit.

Ready to hit the road without breaking the bank?

Read more: https://www.battlecreekvisitors.org/blog/post/road-trip-on-a-budget/

08/07/2026

🎉 What's Happening This Weekend | Aug. 6-9 🎉

Summer fun is in full swing across Calhoun County! Here's what's happening this weekend:

Thursday, Aug. 6 🎭 Driving Miss Daisy at the Barn Theatre running all weekend

Friday, Aug. 7 🎶 Vibe@5 featuring Atomic Annie at Friendship Park. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy hits from the '70s through the 2000s.

Saturday, Aug. 8 🎨 Color the Creek begins! Watch artists from around the country transform walls throughout Battle Creek into vibrant works of art.
🎸 New Wave Music Festival brings live music and entertainment to Leila Arboretum. 🚗 Cruise the Creek rolls into downtown Battle Creek with classic cars, food, and community fun.

📍 Find even more events and start planning your weekend: https://www.battlecreekvisitors.org/events/?bounds=false&view=grid&sort=date

08/06/2026

🎨 Color the Creek is back, bringing artists from across the country to Battle Creek to create vibrant new murals throughout the city. Explore more than 30 existing murals, watch artists at work, and join in the fun!

🖍️ Youth Day | Aug. 12 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free family fun with spray painting, chalk art, flower crowns, tie-dye, and ice cream.

🎉 10th Anniversary Celebration | Aug. 15
Enjoy a chalk art competition, live mural painting, music, food trucks, artist vendors, and activities for all ages.

Read more: https://www.battlecreekvisitors.org/blog/post/battle-creeks-coolest-event-is-color-the-creek/

08/05/2026

☀️ Patio season is calling! 🍻🍽️

Nothing says summer quite like dining outdoors. From riverside views and cozy garden patios to beer gardens, live music, and even dog-friendly seating, Calhoun County has plenty of places to enjoy a meal in the fresh air. New Holland's beer garden, Clara's on the River, Griffin Grill & Pub's Paw-tio, Dark Horse Brewing Company, and Moonraker Restaurant & Lounge all offer unique outdoor dining experiences worth adding to your summer bucket list.

Which patio is your favorite? 🌿👇

Read more: https://www.battlecreekvisitors.org/blog/post/dining-al-fresco-in-calhoun-county/

07/31/2026

🎉 Weekend Plans? We've Got You Covered!

📅 Friday 🎶 Vibe @ 5 Concert Series at Friendship Park in Downtown Battle Creek ⚾ Battle Jacks vs. Green Bay Rockers

📅 Saturday 🚗 Marshall Motorfest 🍺 Pedal & While Tour at Albion Malleable Brewing Co. ⚾ Battle Jacks vs. Kalamazoo Growlers

📅 Sunday ⚾ Battle Jacks vs. Kalamazoo Growlers ☀️ One more chance to get out and explore Calhoun County!

👉 Find even more events on our calendar.
https://www.battlecreekvisitors.org/events/

07/30/2026

07/30/2026