Anyone who drives through Marshall instantly notices the architecture. Not only the Victorian houses that have been preserved, but also the quirky home designs and centennial farms. The Home Tour gives you a chance to see behind doors and learn the stories in September. Here is everything you need…
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Saddle up, because the Calhoun County Fair gates open up on Sunday, Aug. 16. While it’s a big week for everyone who has been baking, making and growing throughout the year, the county fair is still a celebration for everyone. Try your luck in the bingo tent. Take a spin on the Ferris Wheel. Meet…
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The August weather will be hot, but Battle Creek will be cool with a major art event. Color the Creek brings artists from all over the country to paint murals in the city. To find a map and guide to all of the past murals (more than 30!) stop at the Battle Creek Welcome Center. Watching the…
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Join the Juneteenth celebration in Calhoun County on June 19 and 20. Juneteenth is an annual holiday, celebrating the official end of slavery – two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was decreed Union soldiers liberated the last enslaved people in Texas on June 19. Battle Creek is…
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Why cereal? Battle Creek is the town where the Kellogg brothers found a way to make breakfast quick and easy. In 1894, they accidentally discovered how to turn grain into flakes. That discovery eventually became Corn Flakes. This is also where C.W. Post started a business in a barn that became a…
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The music scene in Calhoun County heats up in the summer. You’ll find some unusual venues, from a grocery store to a movie theater to a golf course. BINDER PARK ZOO The zoo stays up late every Wednesday in July. Walk around the park, get a drink and catch a live concert. There will be animals to…
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Downtown Battle Creek is a perfect pick for your pub crawl needs. If you want to practice for St. Patrick’s Day, then join the party on March 14. Start at Cafe Rica at 3 p.m. Follow hidden clues that lead you to the next stop. Every location gives you a sticker for your Downtown Pub Crawl…
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The fun doesn’t stop just because it’s winter. Try these three cool events in Calhoun County in order to bring the heat. Ice, Wine, Beer & Blues - Jan. 30-31 Admire the ice sculptures throughout downtown Marshall while checking out businesses along main street. The first night of this event is a…
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Santa is going to be popping up around the Battle Creek area. Here are times you can catch him. AT THE LIBRARY Visit Willard Library to take a picture with Santa Claus. Make sure you bring your Christmas list so Santa knows what you'd like for Christmas. While you are there, don't miss your…
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There are events going on every weekend in December. Whether you’re looking for Santa, sparkling lights or ugly sweaters, we’ve got you covered. For a complete list of events, follow our calendar. Today-Dec. 21: Art Center Holly Mart For unique handmade gifts, the Art Center of Battle Creek is…
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