The Battle Creek BBQ Festival is the perfect way to break out of the winter doldrums.
The first ever Que the Creek BBQ Festival was a resounding success in 2020. After taking a sabbatical in 2021, the City of Battle Creek announced the return of the tasty festival.
The event will take place at Kellogg Arena on Saturday, February 5, 2022. The downtown Battle Creek event is family-friendly and kids 12 and under are admitted free. Tickets are $5 at the door and for those looking for a deal, advance tickets for two are priced at $7 and can be purchased here.
Local food vendors for the 2022 event
- Black Market Smokehouse – Scott Wright
- Finley’s Grill and Smokehouse
- Island Style BBQ – Daleth and Juliano Jean-Jules
- Food Truck on the Go – Brenda Baldwin
- Food Truck on the Go – Brenda Baldwin
- Redline BBQ Smokehouse
- Hot Smoked Umami Ramen Smokie
There will be trophies for the different categories.
Courtesy of the City of Battle Creek
There will be several mixologists on site who will prepare special cocktails to specifically complement the barbecue menu. Not a mixed drink person? Good news. Domestic beers, craft beers and wines will be available for $4-6 per glass, according to a statement from the City of Battle Creek.
Entertainment
The event will also feature several live performances. Entertainers include; Chris Canas, “Prince of Detroit Blues,” Battle Creek native Sam Luna, and local artist Jake Kershaw.
Are you a lover of everything related to barbecue? There will be vendors at the event that will have BBQ sauces, smoked cheeses, jerky, and custom BBQ grills.
This year’s event will also feature barbecue-related vendors. Look for barbecue sauces, smoked cheeses, jerky, and even custom barbecue grills.
To ensure a safe environment for all who wish to attend, the arena will be ventilated. Attendees are encouraged to dress as if they were going to an outdoor event in the fall or spring. Tables, food and drink lines will have additional space for social distancing. Face masks will be required to enter the event, but may be removed when eating or drinking.
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