# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FOOD PRIZE 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Food Prize 2026 is a regional food business competition and industry convening designed to support new and existing food entrepreneurs across Michigan.

The event combines a pitch competition, food product showcase, and educational summit, bringing together food business owners, support organizations, funders, and industry partners.

Date:
Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location:
Kellogg Arena & Battle Creek Innovation Hub

Spectator Admission: Free and open to the public

Program Overview:

Pitch Competition | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Battle Creek Innovation Hub

Two competitive tracks:
    •    Food Service (catering, food trucks, restaurants) — Regional
    •    Food Manufacturing (CPG Food & Beverage) — Statewide

Up to $40,000 in cash awards will be distributed.


Food Business Summit | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Kellogg Arena

Educational forums focused on the operational, regulatory, and financial needs of food businesses.

Make It:
    •    Commercial kitchen access, incubators, and accelerators
    •    Regulatory and compliance requirements

Fund It:
    •    Capital access, including loans, grants, and investment

Sell It:
    •    Scaling operations
    •    Co-packers, contract manufacturing, and retail pathways

Food Show:
Participating vendors will showcase and sell products at Kellogg Arena.

Hosts / Co-Hosts
    •    Small Business Battle Creek
    •    Kellogg Arena
    •    Sprout BC
    •    BC Food Reimagined 
    •    Battle Creek Innovation Hub
    •    Northern Initiatives
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/battle-creek/food-prize-2026/200029441227953
- **Event Categories**: business, contests, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 341

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Battle Creek
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Kellogg Arena
- **lat**: 42.32083
- **long**: -85.18409
- **full address**: Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly St S, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3519, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: FOOD PRIZE 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FOOD PRIZE 2026 being held?
  - **A:** FOOD PRIZE 2026 takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly St S, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3519, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FOOD PRIZE 2026?
  - **A:** FOOD PRIZE 2026 is organized by Penetrator Events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FOOD PRIZE 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Battle Creek, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 340+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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