Here is the event guide for the two weeks beginning January 28, 2026.

Cereal City Buzz: Event Guide (Jan 28 – Feb 11)

Your bi-weekly roundup of winter festivals, massive trucks, and community beats in Battle Creek, Marshall, and Albion.

We have officially hit the "Deep Winter" stride, but staying inside is not an option this week.

Marshall is turning its downtown into an icy art gallery, Kellogg Arena is hosting two back-to-back mega events, and Albion is bringing the heat with Chicago-style blues.

Here is your guide to the next two weeks.

Week 1: Ice Sculptures & Dance Moves (Jan 28 – Feb 3)

The weekend of January 30th is one of the busiest of the season. You have a major dance competition in Battle Creek and the region's favorite winter festival in Marshall.

• Ice, Wine, Beer & Blues Festival

  • When: Friday, Jan 30 – Saturday, Jan 31

  • Where: Downtown Marshall & The Franke Center

  • The Scoop: Marshall’s premier winter event returns!

    • Friday: Take the "Beer & Wine Tasting Tour" through downtown shops (Tickets required).

    • Saturday: Walk the streets to see live ice carving demonstrations (Free) and cap the night with the headline concert featuring blues master Albert Cummings at the Franke Center.

  • Choose Marshall Events

• ID Dance Competition: Zenith Tour

  • When: Friday, Jan 30 – Sunday, Feb 1

  • Where: Kellogg Arena

  • The Scoop: The arena transforms into a high-production stage for this massive regional dance competition. It’s open to the public if you want to catch some incredible talent.

  • Kellogg Arena Events

• Movies at The Bohm: "Iron Lung" & "Send Help"

  • When: Jan 30 – Feb 1 | Fri/Sat 7:15 PM, Sun 3:15 PM

  • Where: Bohm Theatre (Albion)

  • The Scoop: A double dose of cinema for the weekend. Catch the highly anticipated Iron Lung or the thriller Send Help. Tickets are a steal at $5.00 before 5 PM.

  • Bohm Theatre Calendar

• Blues at the Bohm: Shawn Holt & The Teardrops

  • When: Monday, Feb 2 | 7:00 PM

  • Where: Bohm Theatre (Albion)

  • The Scoop: Shake off the Monday blues with... actual blues. Shawn Holt (son of legend Magic Slim) brings his high-energy Chicago sound to Albion. Tickets are $22.

  • Blues at the Bohm

Week 2: Monster Trucks & Super Bowl Prep (Feb 4 – 11)

The vibe shifts from "Classy" to "Crushy" as the monster trucks roll into town, followed by the biggest football Sunday of the year.

• Monster Truck Wars

  • When: Saturday, Feb 7 (12 PM & 6 PM) & Sunday, Feb 8 (2 PM)

  • Where: Kellogg Arena

  • The Scoop: "America's Wildest Monster Truck Show" takes over the arena floor. Expect massive air, wheelies, and loud engines. A perfect family outing before the big game on Sunday.

  • Monster Truck Wars Tickets

• Super Bowl LX Sunday

  • When: Sunday, Feb 8

  • Where: Local Sports Bars & Living Rooms

  • The Scoop: Whether you are rooting for the commercials or the teams, it's the biggest TV day of the year.

  • Local Tip: If you aren't cooking, get your takeout orders in early at local spots like Griffin Grill, Miller's Time Out, or Moonraker before the rush hits.

• City Commission Meeting

  • When: Tuesday, Feb 10 | 7:00 PM

  • Where: City Hall Commission Chambers

  • The Scoop: Regular city business continues. Open to the public.

Save the Date

• T.K. Pro Rodeo: Bucking into Kellogg Arena on Feb 13.

• Dixon's Violin: A special Valentine's concert at the Bohm on Feb 14.

• Que The Cheese (Mac & Cheese Fest): Coming to Kellogg Arena Feb 28.